John Nordgaard

John Nordgaard is a retired professional with extensive experience in the agricultural sector. From February 1997, John held the position of VP and General Manager at Black Gold Farms, overseeing field production of various crops, including Irish potatoes, corn, soybeans, wheat, and peanuts. In this role, John supervised regional and farm managers, managed seed purchasing, and facilitated employee training. Prior to this, John served as Vice President at AGVISE Laboratories from May 1976 to February 1997, where responsibilities included personnel management, corporate planning, marketing, crop production, and pesticide research. John Nordgaard earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Plant Pathology from North Dakota State University between 1970 and 1976.