Chester, Maryland (August 2, 2024) – Maryland Grain Producer Utilization Board (MGPUB) member, Jennie Schmidt, was recently elected as U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC) At-Large Director. At the USGC’s Annual Board of Delegates meeting, members and staff traveled to Salt Lake City, UT to discuss programming plans and elect Council leaders for the next year. Jennie Schmidt and Curt Mether were elected as At-Large Directors, while a new chairwomen, vice-chair, and secretary/treasurer were elected. USGC develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum, and related products. With a full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union.
Jennie Schmidt is a full-time farmer with her brother-in-law on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. They have a diversified family farm currently growing grains, fruit, and vegetables. Serving as a MGPUB board member since 2012 and President in 2016. Before becoming a farmer, Jennie was a registered dietitian and still maintains an online presence as the foodie farmer.
Since 2019, Jennie attended her first corn quality rollout in Cairo, Egypt and saw the work the Council was doing on the ground. Since the mid-1980’s Jennie has traveled to and been involved with international agriculture in 30 countries.
Schmidt Farms
“I am honored to have been elected an At Large Director to the board of the US Grains Council. I have represented Maryland farmers at the USGC since 2019. With years of experience in international agriculture, I am eager to defend and expand our market share for US grains globally,” said Jennie. “Serving on the USGC board is tremendous opportunity to further promote value added advantages of our products and advance new export opportunities.”
The At-Large Director is a leadership position responsible for guiding the organization’s activities. Directors represent the broader interests of the grain industry and contribute to shaping policies related to trade, market development, and advocacy. They collaborate with other board members to promote U.S. agriculture globally and foster relationship with international buyers.
Congratulations to Jennie and hopeful to the term of a lifetime.
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