Montana Grain Growers elects officers and sets policy

The Montana Grain Growers Association concluded a successful convention and trade show in Great Falls with approval of a policy platform and the election of new officers for the coming year. This year’s event was attended by almost 900 farmers, guests and agribusiness members.

Lyle Benjamin, Sunburst, was installed as MGGA president for 2019. Elected vice president was Vince Mattson, Chester; Treasurer Mitch Konen, Fairfield, and Secretary Tryg Koch, Kalispell. Michelle Erickson-Jones, Broadview, will serve as past president.

Re-elected to serve a second term on the board of directors was Josh Stentoft, District 2; David Ratzburg, District 6; and Evan Volf, District 10. New directors include Adam Billmayer, Hogeland, District 3; Eric Hanson, Gildford, District 4; Trevor Schock, Vida, District 13; and Scott Glasscock, Angela, District 12.

During the committee and resolution meetings, MGGA policy is reviewed, debated and approved by the membership. These resolutions guide the organization, its leadership and staff on issues that affect our industry. The approved resolutions can be found on the MGGA website at www.mgga.org/policy/.