The Ohio Corn Marketing Program (OCMP) was approved by an affirmative vote of Ohio’s corn producers. The voluntary, self-help program allows for the collection of a half cent-per-bushel assessment by all first purchasers of the grain. The program started April 1, 1989.
Funds from the program can be invested only for research, market development, education and promotion purposes. The program’s goal is to create new and expanded markets for corn and to increase the new farm income of Ohio’s corn producers. The development of the U.S. ethanol industry is quite possibly the biggest single accomplishment of any checkoff program in the nation.
OCMP Board List/District Map
A 15-farmer member, farmer-elected board makes decisions regarding the program. Board members are elected from their respective districts for three-year terms. OCMP takes its responsibility very seriously and reflects at its history with pride.
DISTRICT 1
Mark Schwiebert
Vice Chairman
Henry County
DISTRICT 2
Paul Herringshaw
Chairman
Wood County
DISTRICT 3
John Wallbrown
Portage County
DISTRICT 4
Vacant
DISTRICT 5
Vacant
DISTRICT 6
John Linder
Morrow County
DISTRICT 7
Matthew McCoy
Wayne County
DISTRICT 8
Monte Berg
Auglaize County
DISTRICT 9
Fred Yoder
Union County
DISTRICT 10
Les Imboden
Treasurer
Pickaway County
DISTRICT 11
Douglas Longfellow
Darke County
DISTRICT 12
Brian Harbage
Secretary
Clark County
DISTRICT 13
Vacant
DISTRICT 14
Gene Baumgardner
Fayette County
DISTRICT 15
Vacant
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tadd Nicholson
Morrow County
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Jack Irvin
Franklin County