Four reelected to MCR&PC
Four growers have been reelected to the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC), the 11-member body that oversees the Minnesota corn check-off.
In District 1/2/4, which covers northwestern Minnesota, Dave Vipond was reelected to a second term. Vipond grows corn, soybeans, and kidney beans in Mahnomen and co-owns a crop insurance business with his wife, Pam.
In District 7, which covers southwestern Minnesota, Brandon Fast was reelected to a third term. Fast grows corn and soybeans in Mountain Lake and owns a retail seed and chemical business.
In District 8, which covers south-central Minnesota, Jim O’Connor was reelected to a third term. O’Connor raises corn, soybeans, and hogs on his family farm in Blooming Prairie.
In District 9, which covers southeastern Minnesota, Rodney Moe was reelected to a second term. Moe, a former Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) president, grows corn, soybeans, and alfalfa in Waltham.
Working in close conjunction with MCGA, the MCR&PC invests corn check-off funds in research and programs that increase opportunities for Minnesota corn farmers. Check-off funds help develop markets for corn and ethanol, increase the sustainability and profitability of corn production, and support community outreach efforts.
To learn more about the council, visit mncorn.org.
