New hires – July

Territory: U.S

Mike Cain
Senior Business Manager at Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition

Education
I obtained my Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Agribusiness from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. in Food Animal Production from The Pennsylvania State University.

Background/Experience
My interest in agriculture started with the family standard bred business, “Suburban Farms,” where I was involved with the care, feeding and training of standard bred race horses. Experience with ruminant animals was obtained throughout my college education. I especially enjoyed my Research Assistant Position responsibilities while working on my Ph.D. at Penn State University, which included responsibility for research projects at the PSU Haller Beef and Forage Unit.

My experience at the PSU Beef & Forage Unit was great preparation for my position as a state livestock extension specialist for the University of Florida. My responsibilities included management of the commercial cow/calf operation at Chipley, Florida. Since leaving the University of Florida, I have been involved with several agribusiness companies with a focus on the care, health and nutrition of livestock.

How will you be of most help to producers in your area of expertise?
My work will help producers better understand the Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition product portfolio and how they can help cows better perform to their potential throughout their lifecycle.

What’s your best story from the first day on the job?
My first morning on the job went very smoothly. Much like the rest of the company, HR is a well-oiled machine. They had a comprehensive “On Board” program that provided a detailed company overview and standard new hire information.

By mid-afternoon I found a moment to sit in my new office with my computer to review instructions for ordering my new phone. It was at that moment I realized my well-organized electronic world was also getting a new start! It reminded me of a great book, “Who Moved My Cheese,” by Dr. Spencer Johnson. It’s a quick read with a powerful message on coping with change. Within a few days I had my two phones and two computers hooked up simultaneously, synchronized and back on track; it was a great feeling to get reorganized and running smoothly!

What are your new responsibilities?
As Senior Business Manager for Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, I am responsible for coordinating and overseeing all of the company’s marketing activities, managing marketing profit of all products and brands in the business, and supervising marketing employees. I will also oversee the execution of business management and development strategies. PD