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Tennessee Corn Farmers Vote in Favor of Statewide Checkoff
USAgNet - 12/17/2018
The National Corn Growers Association congratulates corn farmers in Tennessee on the passage of a referendum to establish a corn checkoff program. The statewide vote authorized a one cent per bushel assessment of corn sold to support in-state promotions
of corn. NCGA, along with several state affiliates, supported the efforts in Tennessee and are pleased to have provided assistance.
"Tennessee Corn is excited to have passed the checkoff. The checkoff will allow us to fund research, market development and promote increased production and sales of Tennessee corn," said Tennessee Corn Growers Association President Mike Holman.
"We thank NCGA Director of State and Industry Relations and Development Joe Hodes and all of NCGA for their support. We couldn't have done it without them and look forward to working together into the future."
Funds collected through the newly established checkoff will support research, promotion and education activities designed to increase corn grind and the profitability of the state's corn farmers.
"We always welcome input from our partners and industry leaders," Commissioner Templeton said. "Tennessee farmers and landowners should have a say in determining the future of their business. We're proud that they were given the opportunity to do so."
Tennessee corn farmers or landowners who share in the production costs or the proceeds of the sale of corn were eligible to vote. Of the producers who cast ballots at local UT Extension offices, 63.9% supported the measure. Of 474 total votes, 303 were in
favor of the checkoff.
A checkoff program represents strength in numbers. Supported by all corn growers, a small investment in the program results in a larger pool of resources that can be used more efficiently and effectively. Those funds will be administered by a board of
Tennessee corn farmers. Plus, growers who do not want to participate will be able to request a refund after the sale.
Assessments will begin March 1, 2019. Producers who do not want to participate may request a refund of the assessed amount within 90 days of sale.
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