
The Northern Crops Institute (NCI) has announced the appointment of David Boehm as its new director, marking a significant leadership transition for the organization. Boehm, who has served as NCI's Technical Manager since 2019 and Co-Interim Director since February 2024, brings over 25 years of diverse experience in the agricultural sector to his new role.
Boehm's impressive academic background includes dual bachelor's degrees in Crop and Weed Sciences and Mass Communications, as well as a master's degree in Plant Sciences from North Dakota State University (NDSU). He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at NDSU, with an expected completion in Fall 2025.
During his tenure at NCI, Boehm has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision. In the past five years, he has:
- Spearheaded a significant increase in technical service revenue
- Fostered valuable industry partnerships
- Co-led the development of a new strategic planning process to guide NCI's future direction
Boehm's extensive experience spans various aspects of the agricultural industry, including:
- Communications
- Sales and marketing
- Agricultural research
- Strategic planning
- Industry collaboration
His deep-rooted connections across the regional agricultural sector are expected to be a valuable asset in his new role as Director.
In his new position, Boehm will focus on:
- Continuing to drive NCI's mission of supporting regional agriculture through education, technical services, and innovation
- Building upon NCI's legacy of excellence
- Exploring new opportunities to meet the evolving needs of the agricultural industry
Commenting on his appointment, Boehm stated, "I am honored to step into this role and lead NCI during an exciting time of growth and opportunity. I look forward to working with our dedicated team, commodity group partners, and value-added ag industry to strengthen the connection between producers, processors, and the global marketplace."