The Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC), the entity responsible for effectively managing the state’s corn check-off, has elected its executive leadership for 2021-22.

Brandon Fast (pictured above), a corn and soybean farmer from Mountain Lake for 25 years who was MCR&PC vice chairman in 2020-21, has been elected chairman.

Meanwhile, Doug Albin, who was treasurer in 2020-21 and who has held leadership roles with MCR&PC and the Minnesota Corn Growers Association since 2000, has been elected vice chairman.-

Former MCR&PC chairman Gary Prescher, who was secretary during 2020-21, has been elected treasurer, and Duane Epland, who has been on the council since 2018, has been elected secretary.

Executive leadership elections were held during the MCR&PC’s June 23 board meeting. The new slate of leaders will begin their positions July 1.

Also on July 1, newly elected MCR&PC member John Mages will begin his three-year term. Mages succeeds longtime grower-leader Mickey Peterson, who is retiring after 28 years on the board and council.

The MCR&PC is comprised of 11 corn farmers throughout Minnesota who are elected by their peers to serve three-year terms. Visit mncorn.org/contact/mcrpc-members to learn more about the MCR&PC.