Duane Schumacher

My farm operation includes corn, soybean, alfalfa rotation that is half irrigated and half dryland. We also have a cow/calf operation.

I am fortunate to have served on the CVA Board of Directors as a representative for Region 2 for four years now. It has been a very educational experience and I would be honored to continue serving our region with greater efficiencies for member-owners. In past years, I have served on the St. Andrew parish council and finance committee as well as the Bloomfield Public School Board. I have also served several years on the Board for the Knox County Ag Society.

I do all my business at the local CVA and I have experienced how it has been an asset to our family business and community. I would like to continue to be involved as a member-owner and a CVA Board of Director to do my part to keep CVA a long-lasting efficient business.

I have experience in running my own business. I can be objective and ask questions and make business-minded decisions. I am able to base my decisions on the best interest of the CVA member-owners.

The cooperative system gives all customers a voice and an opportunity to get involved in their cooperative. They have ownership so it is in their best interest to help CVA succeed.

I would like to see Central Valley Ag continue to better itself in customer service, equipment, and knowledgeable employees. I want to help keep CVA profitable while being competitive with prices.

My wife Luann and I have four children: Tanya, Travis, Taylor and Tanner and 9 grandchildren. Luann, Travis, Taylor and I work the family farm together.