March 22, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Brett Brink of Hamilton and Scott Miller of Elsie, as well as the reappointments of John Burk of Bay City and Blaine Baker of Clayton to the Michigan Corn Marketing Committee.
The nine-member committee prepares and oversees the research and marketing program budget which promotes the advancement of Michigan's corn industry.
“Corn remains a major component of Michigan’s agricultural industry and I thank these individuals for their service,” Snyder said.
Appointments:
Brink has been farming for 12 years. He farms 4,300 acres of corn, 4,000 acres of soybeans, 1,100 acres of alfalfa, and 600 acres of wheat. Brink also has served on his local park association and church council. He replaces Randall Poll.
Miller has farmed corn on his 5th-generation farm since he was 19 years old. He has been involved with the Michigan Farm Bureau for many years on the state and local level and was a board member of the Shiawassee County Fair for 12 years. Miller spent 15 years on the Michigan Corn Growers Board serving as president and vice president, secretary and treasurer. Miller also was recognized with the Top Young Farmer Achievement Award from the Michigan Farm Bureau and received the Top Young Leader Award from the American Soybean Association. He will represent District 6 for an initial term.
Reappointments:
Burk is the owner of Burk Farms, where he has farmed for more than 25 years and grows corn, sugar beets, wheat and soybeans. He previously served as a Michigan State University Extension Agricultural Educator. Burk is active with the Bay County Soil Conservation District, Michigan Association of Conservation Districts and the Bay County Farm Bureau. He holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture technology and systems management as well as a master’s degree in crop and soil science, both from MSU. He will continue to represent District 8.
Baker owns a dairy and crop operation farm, growing corn, soybeans and alfalfa. The farm has been in the family for 137 years. Baker is chair of the Lenawee County Conservation District Board and vice president of the Lenawee County Farm Bureau. Baker holds an agricultural technical degree from MSU.
Members will serve three-year terms expiring March 5, 2021. Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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