For Immediate Release
Contact: Elizabeth Rivera, 202.547.7800, ERivera@wheatworld.org
National Wheat Foundation Names Anne Osborne as Executive Director
Washington, D.C. (July 7, 2025) – The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Osborne as Executive Director, effective July 1, 2025. Osborne has served as the Foundation’s Project Manager since January 2021, playing a key role in the expansion and success of its core programs.
Under Osborne’s leadership, the Foundation’s signature initiative—the National Wheat Yield Contest (NWYC)—has grown significantly. The contest now includes over 30 industry partners and receives more than 500 entries annually across five categories. It has led the way in innovation with the introduction of a digital yield category and an enhanced focus on wheat quality, attracting collaboration from all sectors of the wheat value chain.
“Anne has consistently shown strategic leadership, creativity, and a deep commitment to collaboration in her role with the Foundation. She is exceptionally well-suited to guide the organization into the future. As the sole member of the National Wheat Foundation, NAWG relies heavily on the Foundation’s exceptional work in education, outreach, and research,” said Pat Clements, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG).
A lifelong advocate for growers, Osborne brings extensive experience in agriculture. She has held leadership roles in several organizations including the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, National Corn Growers Association, and Ag in the Classroom. Osborne has also served on church boards, local school boards, and worked directly with producers through roles at DuPont and as a sales agronomist in central North Dakota. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from Montana State University.
Gary Broyles, Montana wheat farmer and Chair of the National Wheat Foundation, added:
“Appointing Anne ensures continuity in our programs and strengthens our ability to expand partnerships and continue impactful education, outreach, and research. Her leadership will benefit the entire wheat industry.”
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About the National Wheat Foundation
The National Wheat Foundation was established by the industry to serve as the national center for wheat research, education and outreach. Serving our mission, the Foundation works to advance the wheat industry through strategic research, education and outreach collaborations, guided by core values of grower centeredness, integrity, honesty and trustworthiness. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated and headquartered in Washington, D.C. and managed by Anne Osborne, Executive Director who is assisted by the staff of the National Association of Wheat growers, the foundation’s sole member.