With the sudden passing of our friend and fellow board member, Rich McCasland, the ABA board took filling Rich’s seat very seriously and welcomed John Barnes to the ABA Board of Directors in December of 2021. John was raised in Wilson County, NC. He grew up showing many species of livestock in 4-H, including cattle, hogs, lambs, goats, and turkeys. … Read More
Lance Knobloch
Town: Alvord, IA What is the best time and method to reach you with questions about your candidacy?Evenings are best, please call/text 605.366.4385 or email kance@alliancecom.net Background and Personal Info:I have been married for 25 years to my lovely wife Kristi and we raised our four boys on the 4 th generation family farm that I grew up on. I … Read More
Cy A. Hawkins
Town: Williams, California Background and Personal Info:I started breeding hogs 51 years ago with an FFA project. I married my highschool sweetheart 43 years ago, (she’s a keeper). I have three daughters and two grand children. We have a 30 sow herd on our 20 acre farm that includes English Walnuts and fresh market peaches. I have an Agribuisness Insurance … Read More
Jim Petrik
Town: Gayville, SD What is the best time and method to reach you with questions about your candidacy? The best time is in the evening on my cellphone: 605-661-7179. Background and Personal Info: I graduated from South Dakota State University with Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and Economics. I started raising hogs with my brother when I was 12 years … Read More
Kirk Miller
Town: Melvin, IL Background and Personal Info:I’m a fifth-generation farmer that works in partnership with my family on a grain and livestock farms. I graduated from Lake Land College where I participated on the Livestock Judging Team, after two years there I transferred to the University of Illinois where I received my bachelor’sdegree in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences & Education. … Read More
Richard McCasland
Town: Stillwater, Oklahoma What is the best time and method to reach you with questions about your candidacy?By cell phone any evening at 6:00PM, 405-612-6905 Background and Personal Info:I grew up on a traditional family farm in Southeastern Oklahoma and started raising hogs as a 4-H project in 1979. Played Varsity High School Baseball and was a member of both … Read More
Mike Fagg
Town: Clay City, IN What is the best time and method to reach you with questions about your candidacy?Anytime Background and Personal Info:I have raised purebred hogs for my entire life,Grain farm 400 ac. After high school graduation attend 4 years of schooling becoming commercial, industrial electrician working full time off the farm while farming. Of the 38 years of … Read More
2020 ABA Board of Directors Nominees Announced
The American Berkshire Association is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2020 Board of Directors election: Mike Fagg, IN.Rich McCasland, OKLance Knobloch, IACy Hawkins, CAJim Petrik, SDKirk Miller, IL ABA members will receive more information shortly regarding the 2020 election.