Background
Barnes, Ernie L. was born on November 26, 1952 in Grenada, Mississippi, United States. Son of Half-Life Junior and Ann (Gresham) Barnes.
Barnes, Ernie L. was born on November 26, 1952 in Grenada, Mississippi, United States. Son of Half-Life Junior and Ann (Gresham) Barnes.
Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State University, 1974.
Hog buyer, Bryan Foods, West Point, Mississippi, 1974-1975;
sales representative, The Upjohn Company, San Antonio, 1975-1976;
S.E. field representative, American Yorkshire Club, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1976-1981;
Chief Executive Officer, American Landrace Association, West Lafayette, 1981-1986;
director resource development, National Pork Producers, Des Moines, since 1986. Member board Louisville and National Barrow Shows, Austin, Minnesota, 1981-1986. Member Earlham (Iowa) Agriculture Committee.
Member National Future Farmers American Swine Proefficiency Team, 1986-1995.
Member agriculture committee Des Moines Agriculture Council, 1987. Coach 5th/6th grade basketball, Earlham, 1993-1995. Coordinator JC 4th of July Baseball Tourney, Earlham, 1995.
Member National Agricultural Marketing (program chairman/Agriculture Day chair 1986-1995, member board 1992-1994, Gureilla Marketing award 1993), National Pork Producers (executive committee 1983-1986, Team award 1991), National Association Swine Records (secretary 1981-1986), Mississippi Block and Bridle Alumni (president 1984), National Pedigreed Livestock Council (member board 1983-1986).
Married Paula Shoaf, September 12, 1980. Children: Joshua Paul, Courtney Renae.