ISDA names director for Grain Buyers and Warehousing Licensing Agency
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The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has announced that Clark Smith is the new director of the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehousing Licensing Agency (IGBWLA).
Smith previously worked in crop protection and management at Indianapolis-based Corteva Agriscience.
As director, Smith will manage staff and oversee the agency’s statutory duties, including the approval of new license applications and auditing of Indiana grain operations.
“Farming is a financial business with a lot of risks. The goal of IGBWLA is to help mitigate some of those risks and ensure financial security and stability,” ISDA Director Don Lamb said in a news release. “We are looking forward to Clark’s expertise and knowledge in leading this very important division, for our department and our state.”
Smith will also serve as chairperson of the Indiana Grain Indemnity Board of Directors.
Smith is involved in the community, serving as a board member for the Greenfield Central School Board and the Riley Festival, and is a 10 year 4H member from Jackson County. He and his wife also oversee a family herd of Angus cattle in Greenfield.
“Agriculture has been a huge part of my personal and professional life, and I am excited to begin the journey of public service and give back to this dynamic industry,” said Smith.
Smith graduated from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 2019 with a Master of Business Administration, focusing on marketing and data analytics.