INDIANAPOLIS (March 18, 2026) -- The Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) has opened the application process for farmers to serve on its board of directors. ICMC will host elections for board positions in Districts 3, 6 and 9 and for two at-large seats.
Hoosier farmers interested in directing Indiana's corn checkoff investments may now petition to run for one of the five seats up for election. ICMC works to promote, market and build demand for corn and corn products with the goal of supporting and growing Indiana's corn industry.
"The corn checkoff relies on farmers to fill these leadership positions to help the Indiana corn industry remain strong and effective," said ICMC President Susan Brocksmith, a farmer from Vincennes, Ind. "Since the Indiana Corn Marketing Council was created, Hoosier corn growers have benefitted from the volunteer leadership of those who have served on the ICMC board. New perspectives and ideas will always help our corn research and promotion efforts."
Board members direct the promotional, educational and research activities funded by the corn checkoff. Some of the board's priorities include increased ethanol use, improved transportation infrastructure, on-farm research, livestock promotion and expanding international exports.
To run for ICMC director, Hoosier farmers must be at least 18 years old, registered Indiana voters and residents in the appropriate district. Farmers who submit a valid petition by Monday, June 1, 2026, will be listed as candidates on the election ballot. Farmers seeking a board position must show proof of paying a corn assessment within the past two years. All petitions should be sent to Amber Myers, ICMC Board Leadership Manager, at [email protected], or by mail to 8425 Keystone Crossing, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
Voting will take place at county offices of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service from Aug. 10-14 or by absentee ballot, which will be made available in July.
Here is the breakdown of each district that will host an election this year:
- District 3 includes the counties of LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb, Whitley, Allen, Huntington, Wells and Adams.
- District 6 includes the counties of Blackford, Jay, Delaware, Henry, Randolph, Wayne, Fayette and Union.
- District 9 includes the counties of Franklin, Jennings, Jefferson, Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, Clark, Switzerland and Scott.
- Two statewide At-Large seats, representing all Indiana counties, are up for election.
Farmers can access all necessary forms at www.incornandsoy.org/ICMCelection or by calling the ICMC office at 1-800-735-0195. Forms are also available at Purdue Cooperative Extension Service offices.
Newly elected directors will begin a three-year term Oct. 1. ICMC directors can serve three consecutive full terms or a total of nine years. For more information about Indiana Corn Marketing Council, visit www.incornandsoy.org.
The Indiana Corn Marketing Council was established by the Indiana General Assembly to promote the interests of corn growers in the state and to manage corn checkoff funds. The Council is composed of 17 voting directors who guide investments of corn checkoff funds on behalf of more than 20,000 Indiana corn farmers. The ICMC works to assist corn farmers through its strategic initiatives of market development; environmental, social and economic sustainability; value creation and producer engagement.