Ohio Corn & Wheat Updates
Check out the latest news from our organization.
Vonderhaar Elected As Wheat Foods Council Officer
Rachael Vonderhaar of Camden, Ohio was elected to serve as the secretary / treasurer of the Wheat Foods Council during the annual winter board meeting.
Goyings elected to USW Executive Board
Doug Goyings of Paulding, Ohio was elected to serve on the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) executive board during the joint winter USW and National Association of Wheat Growers board meeting in Washington, D.C. Goyings is a 4th generation grain farmer with more than thirty-five years of experience working on behalf of wheat and agriculture.
Six Successful Farm Bill Listening Sessions
Ohio Corn & Wheat held six listening sessions in January across the state. At the sessions, we encouraged farmers to reflect on and share their first-hand experiences with Farm Bill programs, as well as what sectors of the current Farm Bill are most important to them versus what they would like to see changed. Over one hundred OCW members attended the listening sessions and provided us with their direct feedback.
Bower to lead OCWGA
The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) Board of Directors elected officers for 2017. Fifth generation Fayette County farmer Jed Bower was elected as OCWGA president.
Brazil Study Mission
In December of 2016, OCW members traveled to Brazil for a market study tour to gain a better understanding of Brazil’s role in the worldwide agriculture market.