About

About MCGA

With nearly 7,000 members, MCGA is one of the largest grassroots farm organizations in the United States. Working in close partnership with the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council, MCGA identifies and promotes opportunities for Minnesota’s 24,000 corn farmers while building connections with the non-farming public.

We accomplish this by investing in third-party research that focuses on water quality and soil health, targeted consumer outreach, developing new uses for corn and working to add value to every bushel of corn grown in Minnesota.

Minnesota corn farmers are continuously working to improve and become better stewards of our state's natural resources while maintaining a thriving rural economy.

Vision Statement
Minnesota's corn farmers will become the most sustainable and environmentally responsible corn farmers in the United States.
Promote
Sustainability Programs
We encourage Minnesota's corn farmers to research, evaluate and engage in a sustainability program that best fits the needs of their farm.
Support Innovation
We will significantly expand our efforts to increase innovative practices.
Advocate
Best Practices
We will promote best practices for nitrogen management in Minnesota corn production.
Foster New Uses
We will identify and promote new opportunities for corn in the production of sustainable polymers, ethanol and bio-based chemicals.
Strengthen
Partnerships
We will commit to working collaboratively with a variety of partners to achieve success in fulfilling our vision.

MCGA Board

Harold Wolle
Board Member
District: 2
Madelia, MN
P: 507-236-2181
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Blair Hoseth
Blair Hoseth
Board Member
District: 6
Mahnomen, MN
P: 701-261-3574
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Tom Haag
Tom Haag
Board Member
District: At Large
Eden Valley, MN
P: 320-453-7760
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John Swanson
John Swanson
Board Member
District: 6
Mentor, MN
P: 612-419-9235
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Brian Thalmann
Brian Thalmann
Board Member
District: 5
Plato, MN
P: 320-434-0402
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Richard Syverson
Richard Syverson
Past President/Chairman of the Board
District: 4
Clontarf, MN
P: 320-760-6719
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Bryan Biegler
Bryan Biegler
At Large Member
District: At Large
Lake Wilson, MN
P: 507-920-8186
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Dana Allen-Tully, PhD
President
District: 3
Eyota, MN
P: 507-951-5597
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David (D.J.) VanKlompenburg
Board Member
District: At Large
Montevideo, MN
P: 320-212-2748
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Jim Kanten
First Vice President
District: At Large
Milan, MN
P: 320-297-0375
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Angela Guentzel
Board Member
District: At Large
Kasota, MN
P: 507-317-4372
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Todd Wentzel
Secretary
District: 4
Murdock, MN
P: 320-760-1347
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Wesley Beck
Treasurer
District: At Large
St. James, MN
P: 507-630-1471
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Brad Neumann
Board Member
District: 1
Wabasso, MN
P: 507-822-6951
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Rob Tate
Board Member
District: 3
Cannon Falls, MN
P: 507-298-0308
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Clayton Johnson
Board Member
District: 1
Pipestone, MN
P: 507-215-0427
Ellyn Oelfke
Board Member
District: 2
Glencoe, MN
P: 507-848-6160
Nick Peterson
Board Member
District: 5
Clear Lake
P: 320-293-5823