South Dakota Corn Growers Association (SDCGA)
Board Members
Marv Schumacher - District 14
Marv Schumacher and his wife, Melanie, farm 12 miles north of Pierre, S.D. On their 1,800 acre farm, Schumacher grows about 500 acres of corn, 600 acres of wheat, 200 acres of soybeans, 200 acres of sunflowers and the remaining acres are split between millet, field peas and oats. The majority of the acres are dryland; 400 are irrigated.
Schumacher shares labor and equipment with this brother, who farms adjoining land. Schumacher grew up farming but rented his own ground beginning in 1980.
“I enjoy the farming lifestyle, making decisions that affect my outcome and being my own boss,” said Schumacher. “When the work doesn’t get done, I know who to blame.”
Schumacher joined the SDCGA board in January of 2005. He also serves on the Hughes County Farm Service Agency board.
In his spare time, Schumacher enjoys spending time with his family which includes his wife and their daughter, Ariana; traveling, hiking, flying and golfing.
Schumacher says change is one of the most important issues facing corn producers today.
“Adapting to constantly changing conditions and finding profitable ways to add value to our commodities is what farming is all about,” said Schumacker.