JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Corn farmers, industry representatives and guests from across the state gathered in Jefferson City Jan. 24 for the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) annual meeting and legislative day. During the business meeting, members elected three board members: Jason Hull of Skidmore to represent District 1 in northwest Missouri; Brian Lehman of Versailles in District 5 representing the central region; and Allen Rowland of Dexter will represent District 7 in southeast Missouri.
Members also honored industry supporters for their contributions to the corn and ethanol industries. Award recipients included longstanding Missouri Corn board member and now retired ex-officio board member Mike Geske who was honored for more than 15 years of service to growers in Missouri and nationwide. Other winners included:
Public Servant Award Lt. Governor Mike Parson Friend of Corn Growers Award President’s Award Outstanding Partner Award | Honorary Lifetime Award Morris Heitman, Mound City Rob Korff, Norborne Kenny McNamar, Gorin Missouri Corn 2016 Top Recruiter Years of Service |
— Missouri Corn Growers Association
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