“I always feel that we get our value from checkoffs, whether it’s pork or corn or soybean checkoffs,” Compart said. “(Joining MSGA is) a small thing to do to support a big organization.”

Compart said he’s interested to see his return value on checkoff investments, including research, promotion, and other outreach. On the flip side, he joined MSGA because he recognizes that checkoff dollars can’t be used for governmental advocacy and relies on financial support from farmers and industry allies. However, MSGA and Council share a similar mission: developing new markets and improving existing markets.

“I always like to see what new demand areas they’re working on,” he said. “How is the organization being innovative on how they can use more of our soybeans for different products domestically and be a good demand source for soybeans we produce?”

Compart farms north of Nicollet on a multi-generational farm. In addition to soybeans, he grows corn and raises hogs. Dusty is currently raising the next generation alongside his wife, Natalie, and their two sons.

“It’s fun to have them be part of the farm and show interest in it,” he said.

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