Neil and his wife Elizabeth farm near Ada, Minnesota.  They raise wheat, soybeans, and sugarbeets, and are proud to continue farming on land once farmed by her dad, his dad, three grandfathers (grandparents) and two great grandfathers (great grandparents). The Rockstad’s have two children, Nora and Hazel.

Neil joined the ASGA Board of Directors in 2015 has served on various committees and was elected as Vice President in 2022. In 2024 Neil was elected as President of the ASGA and will serve as President until 2026. He also has held leadership roles with the Farm Bureau at the local and state levels, and has served as President of his local church.  He is currently serving on the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association.