About Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat advances the interests of corn and small-grain farmers across the state through advocacy, research, education, and market development. Our work is organized through three distinct groups, each with a different role in supporting Ohio agriculture.
Together, the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, Ohio Corn Marketing Program, and Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program give farmers a stronger voice, support research and market development, and create opportunities for the future of corn and small grains in Ohio.
Who We Are
Ohio Corn & Wheat is the public-facing organization that brings together three farmer-focused groups serving Ohio’s corn and small-grain industries.
The structure matters because each organization serves a different purpose:
- The Growers Association focuses on membership and advocacy;
- The Corn Marketing Program manages corn checkoff priorities;
- The Small Grains Marketing Program supports wheat and small-grain research, education, and market development.
This allows each organization to stay focused on its own responsibilities while working toward a common goal: strengthening opportunities for Ohio farmers.
How Our Three Organizations Differ
Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association
The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership-funded organization focused on farmer advocacy and public policy.
It represents corn and small-grain farmers on issues that affect their businesses and their ability to farm, while giving members a stronger voice in state and federal policy discussions.
Ohio Corn Marketing Program
The Ohio Corn Marketing Program, also known as the Ohio Corn Checkoff, supports market development, research, education, ethanol, exports, and other efforts designed to create value for Ohio corn growers.
Its work is funded through corn checkoff investments rather than membership dues.
Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program
The Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program focuses on Ohio wheat and small-grain producers through research, education, market development, and industry partnerships.
Its work helps support the long-term competitiveness of Ohio’s small-grain sector.
Farmer-Led Leadership
Ohio Corn & Wheat’s work is guided by farmers who bring direct experience from farms and agricultural communities across the state.
Each of the three organizations has its own leadership structure, helping ensure that advocacy priorities, checkoff investments, research, and market-development decisions reflect the needs of the farmers they serve.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help create a productive and profitable future for Ohio agriculture by supporting farmers through the right mix of advocacy, research, education, and market opportunity.
That work may look different across the three organizations, but the purpose is shared: help corn and small-grain farmers respond to challenges, find new opportunities, and strengthen the future of their operations.
Explore Ohio Corn & Wheat
Whether you are looking for membership and advocacy, checkoff-funded research, farmer programs, leadership opportunities, or current agricultural news, you can find the right starting point here.
- Growers Association: membership and farmer advocacy
- Corn Marketing Program: corn checkoff, research, and market development
- Small Grains Marketing Program: wheat and small-grain research and market development
- Programs: scholarships, leadership, and professional development
- News: current updates for Ohio farmers