The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the results of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) election, ushering in a new era of farmer leadership.

David Justman of Platteville now represents District 3 soybean producers on the board. Justman, who attended a special field day at Arlington Agriculture Research Station for WSMB directors, said he wasn’t fully aware of everything the board did.

“I didn’t realize the Marketing Board was so heavily involved in the research being done at the University of Wisconsin,” he said.

Also re-elected was Jonathan Gibbs of Fox Lake (District 4) and Patrick Mullooly of Clinton (District 5). In addition, Gibbs was elected by the Marketing Board to serve a second term as president. The remainer of the executive team also stay unchanged: Matt Wagenson of Bear Creek (District 7) will serve as vice president and Steve Wilkens of Silver Creek (District 7) will serve as treasurer/secretary.