New Officer Elected For Corn Marketing Program Of Michigan

LANSING – Clark Gerstacker of Midland was reelected President of the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, the trade and lobbying arm of the Michigan Corn Growers Association.

Gerstacker also serves on the executive committee. Other on that committee include:

Brian Kreps of Temperance serves as Vice President

Mark Kies of Allen serves as Treasurer

Richard Dobbins of Concord is the newly elected Secretary

�??I am honored to once again, be elected President of the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan,�?� said Gerstacker, who is also serving in his second term on the National Corn Board.

�??The new officers and the entire board are looking forward to directing the CMPM during the next year,�?� said Kreps. �??The organization will continue working to improve opportunities for Michigan�??s corn industry through our research program, educational activities and market development.�?�

Headquartered in Lansing, the CMPM is a legislatively-established statewide program that utilizes one-cent per bushel of Michigan corn sold. Investments are made in the areas of research, education, market development, and new uses in an effort to enhance the economic position of Michigan corn farmers. The CMPM works cooperatively with the Michigan Corn Growers Association, a grassroots-membership association representing the state�??s corn grower�??s political interests.

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