Episode 029: Sustainable Generational Farming in Indiana with Courtney Kingery

Courtney Kingery became CEO of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council three and a half years ago. In leading the state’s corn and soybean checkoff programs, her focus is on developing new markets, involving farmers in checkoff programs, creating value in Indiana crops and establishing social, environmental and economic sustainability. Previously, Courtney served as Global Director of Health and Wellness Innovation for Tate and Lyle in Chicago and was a marketing manager for oilseeds and food ingredients for ADM. She graduated from Kutztown University with a Masters of Business Administration and Hanover College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Listen to this informative Better Business, Better Life episode with Courtney Kingery about Generational Farming in Indiana Here is what to expect on this week’s show: ● Courtney emphasizes the importance of global trade and international business in the agricultural industry, highlighting the movement of food and fuel products worldwide to address economic issues. ● Logistics plays a crucial role in agriculture, providing various career opportunities beyond traditional farming practices, Courtney explains. The industry covers a wide range of skills and interests, making it appealing to individuals with backgrounds in technology, finance, economics, logistics, and more. ● Market Development in Indiana focuses on finding markets for commodity products like ethanol, biodiesel, biofuels, livestock, and exports. The organization works on moving the pile by identifying markets for high-volume commodity products like ethanol and livestock, as well as exploring value creation in niche markets. ● Balancing economic interests of farmers with sustainable agricultural practices involves implementing cover crops, no-till farming, and effective soil management. Farmers in Indiana are adopting no-till farming to reduce soil erosion, manage nutrient runoff, and increase profitability. ● Courtney stays informed about the latest technologies and advancements in agriculture through trade shows like commodity classic. She explores innovations in seed technology, crop protection, and advanced tractor functionalities. By engaging with experts in different strategic focus areas and staying open to information from various sources, Courtney effectively incorporates the latest trends and technologies into her leadership strategy within the agricultural industry. Connect with Courtney: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianaSoybeanAlliance https://www.facebook.com/IndianaCornMarketingCouncil LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indianacornmarketingcouncil/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/indiana-soybean-alliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianasoybeanalliance/ https://www.instagram.com/indiana_corn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indianasoy https://www.tiktok.com/@indiana_corn X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/INSoybean https://twitter.com/INCornFarmers Connect with Terry: Website: https://www.dupontadvisory.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrydupont/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices