Meet the Oregon Seed Council: Oregon Straw Export Association Representative Macey Wessels
Meet the Oregon Seed Council: Oregon Straw Export Association Representative Macey Wessels
ABOUT MACEY
Macey Wessels co-owns Boshart Trucking, Inc. She grew up in the family farming business and has been involved in all aspects of the business, from working in the field to working in the office. She graduated from Oregon State University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s in Crop and Soil Sciences.
WHAT MACEY DOES
Macey is the President of Boshart Trucking, a company that provides trucking for agricultural commodities across the region and custom bales grass straw during the summer. She is also manager of PressCo, a company that presses the straw that will be shipped across seas to be used as feed for cattle.
WHAT MACEY LIKES ABOUT THE SEED INDUSTRY
She loves to work closely with customers to get their products delivered on time. Macey and Shelly Boshart Davis, her business partner, received the Oregon Trucking Industry’s Image Award and the Executive Women in Agriculture’s Trailblazer Award!
WHAT MACEY LOVES ABOUT OREGON SEED COUNCIL
Macey admires how the Oregon Seed Council fosters collaboration across the entire industry, bringing together growers, government agencies, suppliers, dealers, and extension services to work toward shared goals.
WHAT MACEY SEES FOR THE FUTURE OF OREGON SEED COUNCIL
“The Oregon Seed Council has a strong foundation of industry collaboration, and that positions it well for the future. As agricultural practices evolve, the council could continue driving innovation—supporting research into seed development, sustainability, and market expansion.”
WHAT SHE WISHES PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT THE SEED INDUSTRY
“The seed industry is an intricate network of expertise, where science, mechanics, marketing, and research all come together to ensure high-quality seed production. It’s not just about planting—a team of specialists works behind the scenes to refine seed genetics, develop sustainable practices, and ensure market success.”
WHAT MACEY DOES OUTSIDE OF WORK
Macey loves her local farming community and is proud to be deeply rooted in the great world of agriculture. She is a mother to her amazing 17-year-old daughter, Addison. She currently serves on the Local Advisory Committee for AgWest Farm Credit, the board for the U.S. Forage Export Council, and the board for Oregon Ag Fest.