First things first, if you haven't already responded to the most recent message from the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, take a moment to do so now! If you have responded, send it to at least 10 friends. There is a challenge to our advocates (that means you) that you don't want to miss! Click here to take action: https://p2a.co/6MeXKWR

Also on this episode, if you haven't heard of Corn Congress, we've got the inside scoop for you.

Growers go out to Washington D.C. several times a year to engage with elected officials on topics that mean the most to them. Corn Congress is one of those times. Marlene and Luke are here to give you the rundown of what the Ohio Corn & Wheat Association does to advocate on your behalf.

Find details on Ohio Corn & Wheat's Farm Bill priorities here: https://ohiocornandwheat.org/ocw-updates/farm-bill-priorities-for-ohio-corn-wheat/

Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat, and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Sustainability.

Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.

About Ohio Corn & Wheat

Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. 

For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.