Missouri Cotton Growers' Organization Board of Directors
PO Box 630
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
(573)-522-9948
Fax:
(573)-751-0005
Email:
Rosalee.knipp@mda.mo.gov
Website:
agriculture.mo.gov
Director: Steven C. Droke - President: Board of Directors
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 263.523
Department:
Agriculture
Mission:
Function:
The Missouri Cotton Growers' Organization was formed to develop a referendum for boll weevil eradication as described in statute. The organization will now manage the eradication program passed by voter approval in 2019.
SubCommittees:
none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
6 meetings
Location of meetings:
Portageville or Malden
Duration of meetings:
2 hours
Preparation time for meetings:
varies
Total time commitment:
2 hours
Details on Members
Total members:
9
Appointed members:
9
Term length:
3 years
Compensation:
Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
2 members must be Missouri cotton growers recommended by the Dept. of Agriculture; 3 must be Missouri cotton growers recommended by the largest general farm organization in the state; 3 must be Missouri cotton growers recommended by the largest cotton producer organization in the state; 1 must represent state government
Political Requirements:
no
Geographic Requirements:
no
Senate Consent Required:
No
Members
Mr. Allen C. Below
Department Recommendation 1
Dexter
Term begins: Sep 13, 2010
Term expires: Jun 26, 2012
Mr. Joe (David) Blakemore
Department Recommendation 2
Campbell
Term begins: Aug 27, 2020
Term expires: Jun 26, 2023
Mr. Steven C. Droke
Farm Bureau Recommendation 1
Hornersville
Term begins: Aug 27, 2020
Term expires: Jun 26, 2023
Mr. Barry Bean
Farm Bureau Recommendation 2
Gideon
Term begins: Oct 23, 2019
Term expires: Jun 26, 2022
Mr. Gary N. Hayes
Farm Bureau Recommendation 3
Term begins: Aug 27, 2020
Term expires: Jun 26, 2021
Mr. Jeff Hux
Cotton Producer 1
Sikeston
Term begins: Oct 23, 2019
Term expires: Jun 26, 2022
Mr. Stephen Harris
Cotton Producer 2
Senath
Term begins: Oct 23, 2019
Term expires: Jun 26, 2022
Mr. Riley James
Cotton Producer 3
Sikeston
Term begins: Sep 16, 2008
Term expires: Jun 26, 2011
Ms. Rosalee Knipp
State Government Representative
Term begins: Apr 20, 2023