(Indianapolis, IN) — The Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) has opened the application process for farmers to serve on its Board of Directors.
ICMC will host elections for board positions for two statewide at-large seats and in three districts, including one that includes our area.
District 9 is made up of Ripley, Franklin, Dearborn, Jennings, Jefferson, Ohio, Switzerland, Clark, and Scott counties.
The two at-large seats represent all Indiana counties.
Farmers interested in directing Indiana’s corn checkoff investments may now petition to run for one of the five seats up for election. ICMC works to promote, market and build demand for corn and corn products with the goal of supporting and growing Indiana’s corn industry.
“The corn checkoff relies on farmers to fill these leadership positions to help the Indiana corn industry remain strong and effective,” said ICMC President Susan Brocksmith, a farmer from Vincennes. “Since the Indiana Corn Marketing Council was created, Hoosier corn growers have benefitted from the volunteer leadership of those who have served on the ICMC board. New perspectives and ideas will always help our corn research and promotion efforts.”
Board members direct the promotional, educational and research activities funded by the corn checkoff. Some of the board’s priorities include increased ethanol use, improved transportation infrastructure, on-farm research, livestock promotion and expanding international exports.
To run for ICMC director, farmers must be at least 18 years old, a registered Indiana voter and a resident in the appropriate district.
Farmers who submit a valid petition by Monday, June 1 will be listed as a candidate on the election ballot.
Those running for a board position must show proof of paying a corn assessment within the past two years. All petitions should be sent to Amber Myers, ICMC Board Leadership Manager, at amyers@indianacorn.org, or by mail to 8425 Keystone Crossing, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
Voting will take place at county offices of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service from Aug. 10-14 or by absentee ballot, which will be made available in July.
Farmers can access all necessary forms at www.incornandsoy.org/ICMCelection or by calling the ICMC office at 1-800-735-0195. Forms are also available at Purdue Cooperative Extension Service offices.
Newly elected directors will begin a three-year term Oct. 1.
ICMC directors can serve three consecutive full terms or a total of nine years.
For more information about Indiana Corn Marketing Council, visit www.incornandsoy.org.
