Organized in 1982, the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KyCGA) has been working to improve producer profitability by enhancing and expanding potential uses and markets for corn, providing a voice for producers in influencing beneficial legislation, and educating farmers about new technology which will help them achieve greater production yields.

The KyCGA's projects are guided by a Board of Directors. Two producer members are selected from each of the six production districts in the state, as well as three industry representatives, an extension representative, and members representing local corn grower associations across the state: Union Co., Green River, Lincoln Trail and Southeast Ky.

In 1990, a corn check-off (0.0025 of the gross value of all corn) was adopted by the Kentucky Legislature, and the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council was formed to decide how the funds were to be spent. All check-off funding is used in one of five areas: Promotion, Education, Market Development, Research, and Administration. Together, the Kentucky Corn Growers’ Association and the Kentucky Corn Promotion Council work to:

• Invest in Beneficial Research
• Create New Markets for Corn
• Develop Educational Programs
• Promote the Use of Ethanol and Corn Products
• Influence Government Policy

The Kentucky Corn Growers Association is a state affiliate organization of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). All members who join the Kentucky Corn Growers Association also become a member of the NCGA. With state-collected dues money and a percentage of state check-off funds, the NCGA provides a number of services that promote KyCGA's goals and benefit its corn grower members.

In 1999, the KyCGA Board and Promotion Council developed a Strategic Plan and defined the following: