Northern Soy Marketing (NSM) is set to embark on a new era of growth as it announced its newly elected officers during the June board meeting. Glen Groth, a dedicated farmer from Ridgeway, Minnesota, has been elected as the new chair for Fiscal Year 25, beginning July 1. Groth succeeds Patrick O’Leary of Benson, Minnesota.
“I’m excited to represent NSM and continue promoting our soy quality message to our international customers,” said Groth. “We grow a premium product that’s grown with care, and as we move into FY25, I’m looking forward to meeting more customers, learning what their needs are and figuring out ways that we can meet those needs.”
Groth, who farms soybeans, corn, hay, and dairy heifers with his wife Melinda in southeastern Minnesota, has been a director with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and has served on the NSM board since 2021.
Joining Groth, David Struck of Wolsley, South Dakota, was appointed as vice chair, while Nancy Kavazanjian from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, will continue as treasurer. “NSM represents the northern tier of soybean states,” Struck noted. “I’m eager to serve as vice chair and continue giving soybean growers in our member states their own voice.”
The June board meeting also included budget reviews, administrative reports, and a recap of FY24. With FY24 concluding soon, NSM aims to build on its current momentum and further promote the nutritional and financial advantages of northern-grown soy.
Reflecting on her re-election as treasurer, Kavazanjian said, “The second year is always a little easier than the first year. I’m excited to serve another term as treasurer and to help focus NSM’s regional efforts.”
As NSM transitions into FY25 with new leadership, the organization remains committed to advancing its mission of promoting high-quality northern soy in global markets.
