JOHNSTON, Iowa — On July 20, Iowa Corn announced the Board of Directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB).
Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for nearly 7,000 corn-farmer members lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. These individuals include:
- District 1: Mike Ver Steeg
- District 4: Barb Kastner
- District 6: Logan Lyon*
- District 8: Steve Kuiper*
*For those re-elected
Since 1978, Iowa corn farmers have elected their peers to serve on ICPB to oversee the investment of funds generated by the Iowa corn checkoff. ICPB directors will continue to promote a thriving Iowa corn industry through research into new and value-added corn uses, domestic and foreign market development and providing education about corn and corn products. These individuals include:
- District 2:Â Joe Roberts
- District 5: Derek Kemper
- District 7: Ralph Lents*
- District 9: Paul Gieselman
*For those re-elected
Both ICGA and ICPB are tasked with creating opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. Elected directors will begin to serve their districts on September 1, 2022.
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) works to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is a 7,000-member strong grassroots-driven organization, headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, serving members across the state, and lobbying on agricultural issues on behalf of its farmer members to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. For more information, visit iowacorn.org.
— Iowa Corn Growers Association
