Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association, draws on his personal experiences to understand the challenges farmers face.
As a fifth-generation farmer from Washington Court House, Ohio, Bower grows corn and soybeans on a small operation. His story is unique, having joined the military after school due to limited space on the family farm.
While serving, his father was injured in a motorcycle accident and later succumbed to his injuries, changing Bower's path.
He understood the challenges farmers have with low grain prices and persistently high input costs.
Bower became NCGA president on October 1, bringing his experiences to the role.
Author's summary: NCGA President Jed Bower faces farmers' challenges.