Max Swinburn

Max Swinburn earned a bachelor’s degree in agronomy (1967) and a master’s degree in soil science (1971), both from Texas Tech. While at the university, he was a member of the 1965 National Champion Crops Judging Team.

Owner and operator of Max Swinburn Farms in Castro County, he has cultivated white and yellow corn, cotton, sorghum and wheat for more than three decades. His leadership in agriculture extends well beyond his Tulia-area farm. Swinburn is a former member of the Texas Corn Producers Board of Directors, where he represented the state as a delegate to the U.S. Grains Council. During his tenure, he served on the research, advertising, promotion and education committees, as well as the issues committee, where he worked to advance research initiatives, market development and policy advocacy for Texas grain producers. Additionally, Swinburn has been active in addressing regional water management challenges and promoting sustainable farming practices.