Kansas farmers are being sought for a national sorghum board.
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and the Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association, along with the Kansas Farm Bureau, are seeking a board member for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program.
Two Kansas positions are open. There must be at least two candidates names submitted for each opening. The appointments are made by the Secretary of Agriculture at the USDA.
Craig Poore of Alton and Boyd Fund of Garden City finish their terms this year. Farmer-leadership is the cornerstone of efforts to improve demand, said Jesse McCurry, executive director of Kansas Grain Sorghum. A strong, strategic board ensures a viable path forward for this sustainable grain.
Garden City Telegram
LUBBOCK, Texas - During the Sorghum Checkoff’s annual meeting - held virtually to adhere with COVID-19 guidelines proposed by the Center for Disease Control - five board directors were reappointed or sworn in on the checkoff’s board.
After being appointed by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, these directors will serve three-year terms starting December 2020 and commencing December 2023. We welcome new and returning directors to the checkoff with open arms, said Sorghum Checkoff Executive Director Florentino Lopez. The Sorghum Checkoff board directors work to increase shared value, enhance opportunity for producer profitability and advance demand for sorghum producers.