Indiana Farm Bureau Re-elects Kendell Culp as Vice President

By Andi Anderson

Indiana Farm Bureau delegates reelected Kendell Culp of Jasper County as vice president during the 2025 Indiana Ag Gathering at the French Lick Springs Resort.

The election took place during the organization’s annual business meeting, where Culp ran against Kevin Underwood of Tippecanoe County.

Culp was first elected to the vice president role in 2015 after Randy Kron became president. He was elected to his first full three-year term in 2016. Following the most recent vote, Culp now begins his fourth three-year term as vice president.

His reelection reflects strong delegate confidence in his leadership and long-standing commitment to Indiana agriculture.

In his acceptance speech, Culp expressed excitement about continuing the progress made by Indiana Farm Bureau and focusing on the future of agriculture and local communities. “I am proud to serve alongside our officer team to continue advancing Farm Bureau toward a more vibrant future,” said Culp. “There’s a time to listen and a time to lead. Agriculture is changing and we must adapt to change with it. My focus is on the future.”

Before becoming vice president, Culp served for 12 years as District 3 director on the Indiana Farm Bureau board. His deep involvement with the organization has helped shape policy discussions and advocacy efforts for Hoosier farmers.

Culp farms with his family near Rensselaer, where they grow corn and soybeans, raise beef cattle, and operate an independent swine finishing operation. His farming background supports his understanding of challenges faced by producers across the state.

In addition to his Farm Bureau leadership, Culp serves in public office. He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2022 and represents District 16.

In the General Assembly, he serves on the Elections and Apportionment Committee, the Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee, and is vice chair of the Environmental Affairs Committee.

Culp has also held leadership roles at the national and county levels. He previously served on the American Soybean Association board and chaired its farm policy and crop insurance advocacy team. He was a Jasper County commissioner for 18 years and served as president of the Indiana Association of County Commissioners.

Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron welcomed the opportunity to continue working with Culp. “Kendell’s dedication to Farm Bureau and the issues that face Hoosier farmers is incredible,” said Kron. “He cares about his community and the future of agriculture, and he lets his passion fuel his work for our organization every day.”

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