Alex Brookhouser

My farm operation includes irrigated and dryland corn, soybeans and alfalfa in Antelope County, Nebraska. We also raise registered angus cattle and hold our annual T-Bone Angus Bull Sale at Atkinson, Neb.

Upon graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2009 with a degree in Animal Science, I have been farming and raising cattle with my parents, Mark and Colleen Brookhouser, on the family farm. Over the years, our operation has evolved in our crop production practices and the way we manage our cattle to become more efficient and competitive in the market. This experience, along with the three years I have served as an Associate Director and seven years as a Board of Director, will help guide my decisions.

I am interested in serving on the CVA Board of Directors because I believe in the cooperative system and recognize the importance of a strong local cooperative in the area. CVA has brought a lot of value to our operation through their efficient grain facilities and their agronomy division that has kept pace with the speed of today’s farming. I see my position on the Board of Directors as an opportunity to serve the members and represent the people across the region.

Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm for agriculture, ability to adapt to change, and first-hand experience in both livestock and grain production through my involvement on our family’s farming operation.

I am a firm believer in the cooperative system and the value it generates for every member-owner. Being a member of CVA grants me access to new markets for my grain, a seat at the table for savings on crop inputs, and extraordinary service that assists me in growing the best crops I can. In business, creation of value is the top priority, and CVA is the best in the industry at adding value to its members.

My vision for CVA is to continue to be a world-class cooperative while meeting and exceeding our producers’ expectations. Investments into our facilities, mergers with other strong cooperatives, and reorganization within the management team have been some strategic steps that CVA has taken over the past couple of years. I believe these steps along with CVA’s dedication to providing innovative solutions for customers will grow our cooperative within our trade area.

I have been married for 11 years to my wife, Mary, who stays at home with our growing family. We are blessed to have a 7-year-old daughter, Camryn, a 4-year-old daughter, Kendall, and a 2-year-old son, Carson. We attend Faith Community Church in O’Neill where we help lead a small group bible study.