The Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC) has four seats up for election in 2015. The council consists of 11 corn farmers elected from throughout the state and administers the effective and efficient investment of Minnesota’s state corn check-off.

Districts voting for council members in 2015 include districts 1, 2 and 4; districts 3, 5 and 6; district 8 and district 9.

Interested candidates must return completed application forms to gilbertson@mncorn.org by Feb. 4, 2015. To obtain the forms, click here.

Farmers will automatically be mailed a ballot in March if they voted in last year’s election. Those who have not voted in the past can request a ballot from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) by clicking here.

Farmers can also contact the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) office at 952-233-0333. Completed ballots must be postmarked by April 2, 2015. Results should be available April 21, 2015.