Special Appointment
Special Appointment
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council is seeking applications for a special appointment for a MSR&PC director position serving in District 8. Appointment will be approved at the MSR&PC Board meeting mid-December.
Interested soybean farmers must live in one of the following District 8 counties: Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Blue Earth, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault and Freeborn.
Interested soybean farmers, should fill out the Candidate Certification Form and Candidate Information Form and email them to Melinda Roberts at melinda@mnsoybean.com.
Forms are due December 1st, 2026. Once appointed, the director’s District 8 term will begin immediately and run through June 30, 2029.
MSR&PC Board Responsibilities and Benefits
• Be an active board member by attending MSR&PC board meetings, action team meetings and other Council functions. Directors will be prepared for board meetings, ask critical questions and help the board come to agreement in making decisions that benefit the profitability of Minnesota Soybean farmers
• Know or build your knowledge about the MSR&PC, USB and its governing Act and Order. Learn about MSR&PC and its role with USB. Ability to attend one national USB board meeting per year.
• Stay informed of trends in the field of agriculture and timely issues affecting Minnesota soybean farmers.
• Abstain from activities that may appear to create a conflict of interest. Follow the MSR&PC Code of Conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality, as appropriate, of MSR&PC board issues and organization data.
• The chance to make an impact and assist in the future of Minnesota soybean farmers.
