Six Texas corn farmers were recently chosen to serve in key advising positions for the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), bringing a Texas perspective to vital teams that guide programs carrying out the organization’s policies and priorities.
NCGA relies on a strong group of farmer leaders for the organization to thrive and serve its purpose as a nationwide representation of one of the largest agricultural segments of the United States. The NCGA Corn Board recently determined the farmers who will serve as the core influencers for the association by announcing the members and leaders of its action teams, committees and working groups for the 2017 fiscal year, which begins next month.
The group selected five Texas farmers for various positions within these groups. The following producers were selected for NCGA Action Teams and Committees:
- Risk Management Action Team–Aaron Martinka of Buckholts
- Nominating Committee–Joe Reed of Kress
- Stewardship Action Team–Jim Sugarek of Beeville
- Corn Productivity & Quality Action Team Participant–Charles Ring of Sinton
- Freedom to Operate Action Team–Chad Wetzel of Sherman
Wesley Spurlock, current NCGA board member and Texas Corn Producers (TCP) board member from Stratford, Texas, will serve as president of the organization, transitioning from his current role as first vice president. In addition to this role, he will be president of the NCGA Foundation, serve on the BNSF Railway Ag Business Council and as a delegate for the U.S. Grains Council.
“We’re thrilled to have Texas farmers eager to serve at the national level through these action teams and committees,” TCP Executive Director David Gibson said.