Dalton Says NCGA Benefits from Leadership’s Synergy (5-12-06)

If re-elected to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Board, Cal Dalton wants to help corn growers develop economical, political and educational opportunities for themselves and their farming operations. He believes a Corn Board member should be a visionary leader able to communicate NCGA’s philosophy to other corn growers and the public.

Dalton thinks NCGA is a premier agricultural organization because of the synergy its leadership has. He is pleased that NCGA has produced educational programs to aid its members in gaining more market share and opportunities. Dalton would like NCGA to develop its communications and grower-development programs and investigate new ideas to add value to an NCGA membership.

“I think NCGA is like the future of agriculture: it’s always in constant change,” said Dalton. “We have to make sure the organization adapts to changes in agriculture. I am confident we will remain the premier ag organization.”

Dalton and his wife, Joanne, farm corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, hay and specialty grains, using no-till and minimum-till practices in Pardeeville, Wisc. He and his daughter Jayne also have a partnership in a small cow/herd and 4-H pig project. Dalton has been a Corn Board member the past three years, serving as the liaison to the Grower Services Action Team. He also has served as president of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association and is a former Feed & Grains Association Representative.

Dalton believes communicating and knowledge-based decision-making are his strongest attributes. He strives to develop new leadership to preserve the future of the organization.

“Our leadership is looking forward, relying on our past experiences but keeping up to date with what’s going on in world around us,” Dalton said. “My past experiences also include working for John Deere, starting an ethanol plant and fundraising. I bring more than just one set of traits to the table.”

Delegates to NCGA’s Corn Congress July 13-14 in Washington, D.C., will vote on five new members for the Corn Board.