Have you ever wondered why you should be a member of Ohio Corn & Wheat? What about if your voice makes a difference? Or what an association even is? We've got you covered. If you are already a member of Ohio Corn & Wheat, please share this episode with a friend who isn't yet a member. We want to personally invite them to join the fight. Tadd Nicholson is the Executive Director and Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat. Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers.   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.