MCGA elects Northfield farmer Bruce Peterson President for 2014-15

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) state board of directors recently elected Bruce Peterson as its new president for 2014-15 at its September meeting. Peterson grows corn and soybeans and is a pork producer from Northfield, Minn.

Peterson has farmed for nearly 30 years and was elected to the MCGA board in 2010. He’s previously served as board secretary, treasurer and vice president. Peterson’s term begins Oct. 1 and lasts one year.

“Grassroots, farmer-led organizations like MCGA are more important today than ever before,” Peterson said. “Corn farmers need to speak in a unified voice on important issues that impact what happens on our farms. We also need to connect with the non-farming public to answer questions about food, farming and stewardship. MCGA has stepped up our efforts in these areas and I intend to keep building on those efforts.”

Also at its September meeting, MCGA elected Raymond farmer Noah Hultgren first vice-president and St. James farmer Harold Wolle treasurer. Jean Knakmuhs from Walnut Grove was re-elected board secretary.

MCGA has over 7,100 members and represents the interests of more than 24,000 corn farmers throughout Minnesota. The Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC) administers the efficient and effective investment of Minnesota’s corn check-off. The shared mission of both organizations is to identify and promote opportunities for corn farmers, while building better connections with the non-farming public.