DELAWARE — Ohio Corn & Wheat (OCW) is pleased to recognize two new additions to the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA) and Ohio Corn Marketing Program (OCMP) Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024.

These new leaders will serve to strengthen Ohio’s corn and small grain industries alongside OCW’s roster of current board members.  

“Our board members play a critical role in the success of our organization, from strategic planning to setting organizational priorities and providing farmers with the necessary resources to grow their businesses,” said Tadd Nicholson, executive director of Ohio Corn & Wheat.

“Sam and Ken both bring an impressive agriculture background and unique experiences that will strengthen our boards and the industry as a whole.”

Sam Boyce has been elected to serve on the OCWGA board representing District 4. Boyce is a corn, wheat, soybean, hay and livestock producer in Richland County, Ohio. He is passionate about representing young and beginning farmers through advocacy, having participated in OCW’s Emerging Leader Summit in 2023. 

Ken Swartz has been elected to the OCMP Board of Directors. Swartz is a fourth-generation corn, wheat and soybean producer in Wood County, Ohio, and an active member of Farm Bureau and St. John’s Lutheran Church. He is looking forward to promoting the Ohio Corn Checkoff as an organization that secures opportunities for corn growers.

For more information about Ohio Corn & Wheat, to view the full Board of Directors and to learn how to get involved, please visit ohiocornandwheat.org. 

About Ohio Corn & Wheat

Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability and houses two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.