Kevin Skunes is one of three North Dakotans to lead the National Corn Growers Association, serving as president in 2017 and 2018. “It was a whirlwind.” In addition to ethanol policy, the farm bill was a priority during his time as president. “I really wanted to get the farm bill done in my term, but we signed the farm bill in December after I took over as chairman in October.” Skunes said North Dakota has been able to influence policy at the national level, including crop insurance and wetlands.
