DELAWARE, Ohio — The National Corn Growers Association’s Board of Directors has appointed Kelly Harsh to serve on the organization’s Corn Board.
Harsh, from Delaware, Ohio, currently serves as the president of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association. She is being appointed to complete a vacant term.
“I am humbled and honored that the NCGA Corn Board has appointed me to serve on the board,” said Harsh. “This group of leaders represent corn growers from across the country, and I look forward to working hard to advance an industry that we love.”
Harsh will begin serving her one-year term immediately. She is joined on the Corn Board by fellow Ohioans John Linder (Edison, Ohio) who serves as NCGA President and Jed Bower (Washington Court House).
“I am excited for Kelly to have this opportunity. She is a valuable member of Ohio Corn & Wheat and the perspective that she will bring to the NCGA Corn Board will be immense,” said Tadd Nicholson, Executive Director of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association.
The NCGA Corn Board represents the organization on all matters while directing both policy and supervising day-to-day operations. Board members represent the federation of state organizations, supervise the affairs and activities of NCGA in partnership with the chief executive officer and implement NCGA policy established by the Corn Congress. Members also act as spokesmen for the NCGA and enhance the organization’s public standing on all organizational and policy issues.
About OCWGA
The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association works to support the educational and political interests of its farmer members, along with the advancement of domestic and international issues that affect the success of Ohio’s corn and wheat markets. For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.
— Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association
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