New Directors Elected to the North Dakota Soybean Council

Paul Q. Anderson, a soybean farmer from Harvey, was elected to represent soybean producers in District 9, which includes Wells, Foster, and Eddy counties. Anderson grows soybeans, spring wheat, pinto beans, and alfalfa. His operation also includes livestock and seed production. A graduate of North Dakota State University with a degree in agricultural economics, Anderson is active in his community. He is involved with the Central Dakota FFA Alumni, serves on the Wells Township Board, participates in the Rural Fire Protection District, and is a member of Trinity Bethany Free Lutheran Church. He previously served on the North Dakota Corn Growers Association board. Anderson and his wife, Vanessa, have five children and four grandchildren.

"Being elected to the North Dakota Soybean Council is an honor," Anderson says. "I'm ready to learn and contribute to decisions that will positively impact soybean farmers through effective use of checkoff dollars."

Preston Burchill, a soybean producer from Page, was elected to represent District 5, Barnes County.

Burchill farms alongside his father, Duane, raising soybeans, barley, and corn. He holds a farm management degree from North Dakota State College of Science and is active in his community through involvement with the Dazey Sodbusters and the Barnes County Farmers Union board. Burchill and his wife, Beth, have three children.

"I'm proud to serve on the North Dakota Soybean Council," Burchill says. "I'm excited to work alongside fellow farmers to strengthen and grow the soybean industry."

Evan Montgomery of Grand Forks was reelected to represent soybean producers in District 7, which includes Grand Forks and Traill counties. Dallas Loff of Wahpeton was reelected to represent District 1 soybean producers in Richland County. Both Montgomery and Loff have served on the North Dakota Soybean Council since 2022 and are now entering their second and final terms on the board.

"We welcome Preston and Paul to the board and look forward to working with them as they represent North Dakota soybean producers," said Stephanie Sinner, executive director of the North Dakota Soybean Council. "We also congratulate Dallas and Evan on their reelection. Each of these farmer-leaders brings valuable insight and experience that will support the council's efforts to invest soybean checkoff dollars wisely and effectively."

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