Donald Morton Jr.
Donald Morton Jr. never wondered about the path he would take. Farming was a part of his past, and he wanted it for his future. A third-generation farmer, Donald started with 800 acres of his own land in 1992. After 25 years, his operation has grown 275% to 3,000 acres. He shares it with his wife, Kelli; their children, Caroline and Cole; Cole’s wife, Lori; and their three children, Abby, Anna and Samuel. Donald hopes to see farming continue with the future generations of his family.
As a member of the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board: Donald says it was eye opening for him because he saw firsthand what his checkoff dollars were paying for. As a member of the board, Donald wants to express how important checkoff dollars are to the soybean industry, as well as educate Arkansans on the level of work farmers put into growing soybeans each year through marketing, promotion and research.
Roles outside of ASPB:
- Board of Directors, Riceland
- Member, Arkansas Rice Council
- Board Member, Arkansas Rice Farmers
Favorite soy food: Edamame.
Favorite soy product: Astroturf.
Impact of Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board in your words: Through educating students about the versatility of the crop and everyday life uses, we’re able to reach more kids who aren’t connected to a farm.