Boyd was born and raised in southeast York County, Nebraska and graduated from McCool Jct High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Doane College. Prior to beginning his Farm Management career, Boyd operated a row-crop farming and cattle operation in York County. He has served on various Co-op boards, The Nebraska Corn Board, state and national organizations and is a LEAD program alum. Boyd is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Colorado. He brings with him extensive farm management knowledge and real estate sales experience.