Director Candidates

Terry and his wife, Lisa, own and operate a 4,525-acre grain farm producing corn, soybeans and wheat. Terry also raises contract hogs for Cooper Farms. He operates McClure Farms LLC and Hillside Acres LLC. Terry has two relatives who are currently stockholders of the Association with a combined 41 loans. Terry states: “AgCredit has been an integral partner of McClure Farms for many years. Our six-generation family farm is located in Southeastern Paulding County where we produce corn, soybeans and wheat, as well as raising hogs for Cooper Farms on a contract basis. Although a lifetime farmer, I have had the opportunity to serve agriculture through many organizations. I served as a board member and president of Ohio Farm Bureau, as well as board member of American Farm Bureau. I have served as a board member and chair of the Ohio Soybean Council, board member of Ohio Wheat Growers, trustee of The Nature Conservancy and most recently served on the board of directors for the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Given the opportunity, I believe the experience with policy and financial service organizations would augment my service on the AgCredit Board of Directors.”

Michael and his wife, Robin, own and rent 1,285 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. He also raises hogs and beef cattle and is in a family partnership with his wife, brother Maurice, and sons Adam, Ronald and Brett. Michael has four relatives who are currently stockholders of the Association and have a combined 12 loans. Michael states: “I am honored to be nominated for the board of directors. Having previously served on another agricultural board I feel I possess the knowledge to be an asset to the board. I appreciate the cooperative structure of AgCredit and would strive to continue to bring value to the membership.”

Stephen with his wife, Kerrie, and brother, Tim, own and operate a 1,400-acre grain farm, producing corn, soybeans, wheat, malting barley and hay as Reinhard Farms LLC. Stephen is involved in the Ohio Soybean Council and United Soybean Board; both checkoffs focus investments in research and education to find new uses for soybeans. Additionally, he is involved with the Airable Research Lab, which also finds new uses for soybeans. Stephen has one relative who is currently a stockholder of the Association with four loans. Stephen states: “I like to follow economic trends and take steps to maximize profitable farming operations. Through my work with the soybean council, I have been able to help invest dollars into beneficial returns for farmers. By using both of these experiences on the AgCredit Board, I can be in a position to benefit its farmer members.”

Philip and his wife, Sheila, are part of a family operation consisting of a 3,400-acre grain farm producing corn, soybeans, wheat and hogs. He is involved with McChesney Farms, Inc.; McChesney Enterprises, Inc.; McChesney Agriculture, Inc.; McChesney Properties LLC; 4-M Farms of Marion LLC; and McChesney Trucking LLC. Philip has six relatives who are currently stockholders of the Association who have a combined 26 loans. Philip states: “AgCredit and its predecessors have been an integral part of our operation from the very beginning. As I near the end of my career, I would like the opportunity to serve the members and do what I can to support the next generation of agricultural producers.”

James and his wife, Mary, own and operate a 1,170-acre farm producing corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. James is involved in the Central Ohio Farmers Co-op. None of his relatives are currently stockholders of the Association. James states: “I have an ag background and have been farming, myself, for 25 years. I have been a member of AgCredit for 25 years and have a considerable amount of knowledge on how the industry works financially and what it takes physically.”