In July, Farm Foundation celebrated the leadership of outgoing Board Chair, Dan Basse, President of AgResource, and welcomed its new Chair, Cheri De Jong, Owner of AgriVision Farm Management.

“As I conclude my time as Board Chair, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the Farm Foundation team, my fellow board members, and all our partners who are committed to advancing agriculture. It has been an honor to help guide this organization through a time of growth and evolution. I’m excited to welcome Cheri De Jong as our new Board Chair. Cheri’s deep industry expertise and thoughtful leadership will serve Farm Foundation well as it continues to drive meaningful change across the food and agriculture system.” — Dan Basse, Outgoing Board Chair, Farm Foundation

Cheri steps into her role as Chair after serving as a board member since 2019 and will lead the organization as it works towards its 95^th year of working across the food and ag value chain.

“I’m honored to step into the role of Board Chair at such a pivotal time for Farm Foundation. This organization has a rich legacy and a bold vision for the future of agriculture. I look forward to working alongside the board, staff, and partners to foster innovation, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate practical solutions that benefit farmers, communities, and the broader food system.” — Cheri De Jong, Incoming Board Chair, Farm Foundation

Farm Foundation also celebrated outgoing board members George Hoffman, Former President/CEO at Restaurant Services, Inc. and Mike Torrey, CEO of Torrey Advisory Group and welcomed new members Kelly Adesina, Director, Global Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company, Karen Carr, Partner, Food & Drug Practice Lead, AgTech Industry Lead at ArentFox Schiff, Jayson Lusk, Vice President and Dean of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, Regents Professor in Agricultural Economics and Matt Moreland, Partner at Moreland Farms at the organization’s annual meeting in Spokane, Washington. David Gilmore, Independent Advisor, was elected as Vice Chair.

“I’m incredibly grateful to Dan Basse for his passionate and dedicated leadership during his time as Board Chair. He has poured his heart, insight, and energy into advancing Farm Foundation’s mission, leaving a lasting impact on our work and our community. Dan and all our outgoing board members have helped shape a strong foundation for the work ahead,” said Shari Rogge-Fidler, President and CEO of Farm Foundation. “I’m equally excited to welcome Cheri De Jong as our new Board Chair, along with the new board members joining us. Their energy, insights, and commitment to the future of agriculture will help us continue building momentum as we grow our impact across the food and ag system.”

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