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| URBANDALE, Iowa
- Greg and Krista Jochum, soybean and corn growers from Lawton, Iowa,
were named the American Soybean Association / DuPont Young Leader for
the state of Iowa in 2005. Greg Jochum, age 30, and his wife Krista live on a farm in Woodbury County near Sioux City with their two daughters. Greg says he felt compelled to enter his name for the award because there are a declining number of young farmers in Iowa. “There are great opportunities out there, and we need to stay well-informed,” Jochum says. “We also need to help inform the public on the products that we produce and their benefits.” That includes soy biodiesel and other new uses products. Jochum also says it’s important to make both our domestic and global consumers aware of U.S. farmers’ efforts to improve the protein and oil content in our soybeans and continue working hard to provide a quality product. Jochum also encourages young farmers to stay active and involved with the industry. “I see the need for more involvement in the soybean association and like associations, particularly with young farmers, as we need to be prepared to market our product to the world for our survival,” Jochum says. “As a younger generation farmer, I am committed to looking for ways to make my industry thrive.” Jochum wants to see the environment thrive, as well. Therefore, he’s taken appropriate measures on his farm by implementing no-till to prevent erosion and decrease the number of passes made across the field. Jochum also has buffer strips to minimize run off. Greg and Krista Jochum both earned their bachelor’s degree in general agriculture from South Dakota State University, with minors in agronomy and ag business, respectively. Jochum is currently a Farm Bureau board member, the Woodbury County Fair superintendent and a certified crop advisor. “Krista and I are very appreciative of the American Soybean Association, Dupont and Pioneer for selecting us for the Young Leader Award,” Jochum says. “We thank them for the opportunity to meet the 21 couples from the United States and one couple from Canada. It gave us the chance to visit with them, learn about their operations and learn how we can help the soybean association out.” For more information about the American Soybean Association, visit www.soygrowers.com. For more on the Iowa Soybean Association, visit www.iasoybeans.com. |
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