2025 Director Elections - District 8 candidates (Race 1)

May 29, 2025

Summer Ory - Earlham

Summer Ory works with four families to grow soybeans and corn and raise cattle in Madison County. She graduated with a degree in business management from Iowa State University.

Summer is involved with the sales and operations of a local Pioneer seed dealership and serves as president of the Earlham School Foundation. She’s also participated in ISA’s Iowa-Missouri Grassroots Fellowship.

Why are you interested in serving on the ISA board?

My experience on and off the farm will guide my service on the ISA board. I work well with colleagues and can provide feedback from the next generation regarding farm succession and business management.

What’s the biggest issue facing Iowa soybean farmers right now and how can the board address it?

Anything that negatively impacts the value chain between soy farmers and the end user is an issue to proactively address. International relations, supply and demand, policy and innovation are all issues that farmers need collaborative assistance with to continue their farm operations. The board can help collectively address these issues and be the voice the farmer needs to help business relations and regulations improve.

Travis Rinner - Osceola

Travis Rinner grows soybeans, corn and raises cow-calf pairs in Clarke County where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University.

Why are you interested in serving on the ISA board?

It is important for all voices to be heard, and that starts at the local level. I would be a strong advocate for the local voice, ensuring we continue to find ways to increase production, demand and make sure the correct policies and regulations are in place.

What’s the biggest issue facing Iowa soybean farmers right now and how can the board address it?

Inflation. Every piece of the cost of production continues to rise. While ISA may not be able to slow down the rise in the cost of inputs, it can work to offset those costs by championing policies and increasing demand and production. A lot of times, growers do not know or understand what they can do to affect demand or policy. Helping the grower understand they have a voice and how to use it could help grow a stronger U.S. soy market.

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