2024 Board of Directors Elections
Kevin Cox
Occupation: Farmer
Brazil, Indiana
Age: 59
Farming Operation
Cox produces corn, soybeans, hay and timber in four counties in West Central Indiana. He also finishes cattle for freezer beef. Stewardship and sustainability are his main focus. He incorporates no-till, vertical-till and cover crops in his operation.
Education
Van Buren High School
Board Experience
- Farm Credit Mid-America Board of Directors
- Director, 2008-2016
- Vice Chair, 2012-2013
- Chair, 2013-2016
- Various Committees including Farm Credit Council, PAC Chair, Audit, Governance, Risk, Core Value, 2008-2013
- Indiana Soybean Alliance, Chair
- Parke County REMC, Vice Chair
- Wabash Valley Power Association Board
Community and Industry Involvement
- Calvary Baptist Church – Deacon, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Choir Music Director
- Indiana Farm Bureau Oversight Committee
Biographical Information
I’m a Hoosier farmer working to makes a difference wherever I can. Whether it’s focusing on stewardship or seizing new opportunities like running for a board position, I have often said “yes” even when it means turning my life upside down. I live near the town of Brazil with my wife Brenda. My son, Trent, and I farm in the counties of Clay, Parke, Putnam and Vigo. We currently produce corn, soybeans, hay and finish cattle. Through the years we have produced a variety of other crops including seed corn, seed beans, seed wheat, popcorn, food grade corn, edible beans and tofu beans. We also operated a cow/calf and farrow-finish hog operation. We are big proponents of conservation and environmentally minded using the latest technology and production practices.
Why do you want to serve on the Farm Credit Mid-America Board?
Farm Credit Mid-America has been a partner in the success of our operation. I am honored to have been asked to run again for the board by the Nominating Committee. My goal is to use the leadership skills and experience that I have gained by serving on the Farm Credit Mid-America board in the past to help guide the organization into the future. In the ever-changing industry of agriculture, I believe having an experienced, involved and engaged board of directors will make the difference between being a lender or being a lender of choice.
