2024 Director Elections: At large candidates
May 31, 2024
Jack Boyer, Reinbeck
Jack Boyer grows soybeans, corn, seed corn, seed soybeans and cereal rye with his wife Marion. He also provides custom farming services for area landowners. He provides cover crop seed and applications and says conservation and improving soil health is one of his goals for the farm.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Ag Engineering and a master’s in engineering management.
Boyer is the treasurer of the Conservation Districts of Iowa and he is also involved with the Tama County Soil and Water Conservation District, serving as chair. He is also serving as a director for Practical Farmers of Iowa.
Why are you interested in serving on the ISA board?
I am interested in serving as an ISA director because I believe that we are in exciting times with the new demand opportunities that sustainable aviation fuel will provide. I believe that my previous experience will serve me well.
What’s the biggest issue facing Iowa soybean farmers right now and how can the board address it?
I believe that one of the major issues facing soybean farmers will be continuing to improve the markets available for distribution and uses.
Rob Vos, Pella
Rob Vos is a fourth-generation farmer, raising soybeans and corn with his wife Teri, his parents, and his children.
He serves on the board for Two Rivers Cooperative in Pella and is a district sales manager for Champion Seed.
Vos has served as a deacon for Faith Christian Reformed Church in Pella and has served on the board for Pella Christian Grade School. He also led the Leighton Strivers 4-H Club, and enjoyed representing the Marion County area with the Iowa Barn Foundation for 25 years as a charter member.
Why are you interested in serving on the ISA board?
I want to use my skillset and experience to serve the growers in Iowa. This includes discussing industry challenges, offering solutions and being available when needed.
What’s the biggest issue facing Iowa soybean farmers right now and how can the board address it?
Listening to growers’ concerns could help alleviate the pressures of eroding markets with inflated costs of production. Continuing discussions with government leadership is a solution to challenges with transportation and infrastructure. Designing various marketing messages and targets could generate more acceptance and use of biodiesel/biofuels.
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