In your CORNer: The Farmers of TCGA featuring Andy Davis
Inside the Tennessee Corn Growers Association (TCGA), there are farmers who are passionate about the crop they grow and market. These corn producers serve as a collective voice in creating a strong Tennessee corn industry today and beyond. They’re often the voice to answer critics of agriculture, to influence policy decisions and to help consumers better understand corn farming. These are the farmers who deserve a little spotlight, and today’s farmer feature is Andy Davis.
Andy currently serves as Secretary for the Tennessee Corn Promotion Board. He’s been involved with Tennessee Corn for five years and initially got connected to the Tennessee Corn Growers Association when he and his siblings started competing in the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Yield Contest.
“It is my hope that I represent the corn producers in our state well and that we can work together to make the lives of Tennessee farmers better,” said Andy.
When asked about his favorite part of being a member of TCGA, Andy says he enjoys not only getting to network and exchange ideas with some of the best corn producers in the country but also being a part of an organization that puts the well-being of its members first.
“Being a member of Tennessee Corn is a way to make your voice heard,” said Andy. “If corn producers have needs, concerns, or ideas, being a member of Tennessee Corn is a way to make a difference. The more members Tennessee Corn has, the more voices we can join together, and the bigger the impact we can make.”
Andy farms in partnership with his dad and brothers in Sparta, TN. They grow 3,000 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat, and also provide custom farming on roughly 1,000 acres for other farmers in their community. Their operation has recently diversified into the trucking business with the addition of grain transportation for local elevators. Andy and his wife, Terra, have their own farm as well, growing corn, soybeans and sweet corn. They recently welcomed a son, Colson, their first.
About Tennessee Corn:
TN Corn is made up of three organizations: the TN Corn Growers Association, the TN Corn Promotion Council, and the TN Corn Promotion Board. All three are farmer-funded and farmer-led. TN Corn exists to research and promote the future of corn products.