Nathan Boardman

Leadership was always a part of Nathan Boardman and who he was. His leadership began at an early age in Lamesa, Texas, by being President of his Junior and Senior class in high school. He was also an FFA officer which led him to choose Texas A&M University. While at Texas A&M he served as Company Commander his senior year, which was no easy task. After college, he made his way back to West Texas and settled in Crosbyton, Texas and started Crosbyton Seed Company which became a well-respected and distinguished company in the seed industry. The main crop was hybrid sorghum seed. At one time, Crosbyton Seed Company exported 20 percent of the nation’s grain.

Nathan was always involved in the industry’s professional organizations. He was the youngest man to become president of the Texas Seed Trade Association at the age of 36. This began a long history of service on various boards and leadership throughout the United States and beyond. He excelled on the boards of the Texas Grain Sorghum Producers and the U.S. Feed Grains Council. He was a member of the U.S. Feed Grains Council for 40 years and was recognized for his commitment and dedication. He also served on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M. Under the ASTA umbrella, he served six years as a Mexico representative and Nathan had the honor of serving as President for the organization he respected in 2000, as well as being named an honorary lifetime member. He made a great impact on the seed industry while encouraging and influencing many people along the way.

It was also very important to Nathan that he support his local area and promote the ag industry. He was recognized by Texas Tech University and Texas A&M University by being named Agriculturalist of the Year at each. He loved to see young people excel and he had scholarships set up at both universities to help students continue their education.

Nathan and his wife Carolyn had 2 daughters – Lisa and Jana. The family he loved grew and they had 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Nathan not only loved his family; he truly loved and respected the seed industry. This Heritage Award shows that the seed industry loved and respected him as well. He would be so proud.