News Release
Dec. 22, 2011
Circleville Farmer Named to Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program Officer Board
DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program (OSGMP) announces John Hoffman as a new officer of its 2012 executive board, which collectively represents and promotes the industry success of Buckeye State wheat and other small grains and works on behalf of the state’s small-grains growers.
“John is a great advocate for the success of our wheat industry,” said OSGMP Interim Executive Director Tadd Nicholson. “He has a long track record of being active in the industry to help develop and expand markets to financially safeguard Ohio’s grain producers and sustain Ohio wheat production.”
Vice Chairman Hoffman and his fellow officers are responsible for developing new wheat markets, partnering with export organizations, assisting with wheat-variety research endeavors and creating educational nutrition programs for consumers.
Ohio Small Grains
- Ohio is the nation’s leader in growing soft red winter wheat (used in flatbreads, crackers, biscuits, cake/pastry flour)
- Ohio produces an average of more than 70 million bushels of wheat each year
- About 700,000 to 1 million acres of wheat are planted in Ohio each year
- Ohio has about 20,000 wheat farmers
- Ohio is one of the largest flour-milling states
- Ohio’s wheat crop value is $300 million to $400 million annually
About Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program
The Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program Board works to improve wheat production, wheat qualities and to strengthen markets for wheat in Ohio as well as wheat export markets. OSGMP supports educational programs in the state and funds research programs to create better crops and open new markets. For more information, visit ohiosmallgrains.org
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