LUBBOCK, TEXAS, US — The National Sorghum Producers (NSP) board of directors elected Amy France of Scott City, Kansas, US, as chairperson at the board’s annual August board and budget meeting.

France operates a family farm in the semi-arid western Kansas region, producing grain sorghum, corn, wheat and black Angus cattle. She and her husband, Clint, are third-generation farmers, working alongside their oldest son. France has served on the NSP board of directors since 2018. 

“It is a true honor to serve as chairwoman of NSP,” France said. “As in farming, many fine people have blazed the trail before me, so that we can achieve the things we do today. I’m grateful for past leadership, and their examples, and look forward to continuing to carry the torch for sorghum and agriculture in this most important time.”

In addition to France, the NSP board elected Garrett Love of Montezuma, Kansas, as vice chairman, and Craig Meeker, of Wellington, Kansas, will continue to serve the board as past chairman. Barry Evans of Kress, Texas, and Dustin Borden of Gruver, Texas, also were elected to the board as directors.

Kody Carson, former past chairman from Olton, Texas, and Danny Beyer from Odem, Texas, will conclude their terms as directors in September and will be recognized for their service at the board’s annual meeting in December. New directors and officers will begin their 2024-25 board term starting Oct. 1.