Matt M. Danner is the co‐owner and managing partner of Templeton Family Farms.  The farm is a multifaceted agricultural and contracting enterprise.  Crop production consists of #2 yellow corn, popcorn, non‐GMO soybeans, and GMO seed soybeans.  Additionally, the operation performs custom farming services, contract finishes swine and has a localized trucking operation for the farm and contracting business.  The contracting enterprise consists of demolition, land improvement contracting, and crushing/recycling of concrete and asphalt.  The enterprise operates within a 75‐mile circle in West Central Iowa.  Matt manages the multifaceted enterprise and champions business development.  He is the 5th generation owning and operating the enterprise. http://www.Templetonff.com

Prior to farming, Matt spent 10+ years with John Deere Company worldwide in the product support, design, and testing arena with extensive domestic and international travel experience. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Ag Systems Technology and the Texas Executive Program for Ag Producers. Matt resides on several consulting and advisory panels for agriculture, technology, finance, and business strategy.  He is a lifetime National FFA alumni member and a member of the AAPEX Ag Production Executives Group.