Ron Cornish has been named the General Manager of AgVenture, Inc.
(JOHNSTON, IOWA, November 1, 2020) – Ron Cornish has been named General Manager of AgVenture, Inc. Cornish has held many positions in crop protection and seeds over his 25-year career, including sales, marketing, sales management, and general management. He has served as Alfalfa Lead for Dairyland Seeds, as well as National Sales Manager and General Manager for Alforex Seeds. In a unique dual role, Cornish will continue leading Alforex Seeds as General Manger in addition to leading AgVenture; although Alforex and AgVenture will continue to operate as separate commercial entities and continue to execute their respective business plans.
“I am excited to join the AgVenture team because of its unique channel-to-market,” Cornish said. “With a diverse and proven product lineup and our different approach using the Maximum Profit System™, AgVenture gives farmers another choice on how they can buy seed with our network of Independent Seed Companies.”
Ron, his wife Debbie, and daughter Bree currently live in Dixon, California. Ron and Deb also have two sons in California, Sam and Teal, who are just beginning their careers. Ron grew up in South Central Minnesota and joined the family farming operation until he attended and graduated from Iowa State University with a double major in Agronomy and Ag Business. In his spare time Ron likes to go camping, hiking, gardening, and also enjoys spending time with family at the beach.
About AgVenture
AgVenture, Inc. is the nation’s largest network of independently owned and managed seed companies. AgVenture provides its growing network of companies with seed products that surpass industry required quality standards, as well as leading-edge genetics and technology. Since 1983, this unique marketing approach has allowed each individual company to match the seed products it sells to the specific needs of the geographical area it serves. Based in Johnston, Iowa, AgVenture strives to help every farmer realize more profit from every field with professional seed representation at a local level.