Starting with the fiscal year 2008-2009, the Board of Directors of this corporation shall consist of  four (4) directors elected from districts enumerated herein, three (3) directors at large; one (1) director representing the Young Farmer Committee; and one director representing the Promotion and Education Committee.

Directors-at-large shall be elected for a term of two (2) years. Two (2) directors are to be elected on even years and one director to be elected on odd years. Each district shall elect one director for a term of two (2) years. Directors for Districts two (2) and four (4) shall be elected on even years and directors for Districts one (1) and three (3) shall be elected on odd years. Directors shall be elected for not more than six (6) consecutive years and may be re-elected after a one-year vacancy.

The Districts shall be as follows:

District #1 - Lansing, Delhi, Meridian & Alaiedon Townships
District #2 - Williamstown, Wheatfield, Locke & Leroy Townships
District #3 - Aurelius, Onondaga, Vevay & Leslie Townships
District #4 - Ingham, Bunker Hill, White Oak & Stockbridge Townships

The current Board of Directors for the years 2007-2008 are as follows:

	JEFF OESTERLE, President: Jeff and his wife Dawn with their 2 sons work on the family farm of 2,400 acres. They raise corn, wheat and beans. They also have 450 head of beef cattle. Jeff is the Chairman of the National Affairs Committee and State Affairs Committee. Also, Jeff is a member of MSU Extension, Ingham County Advisory Counsel and Chairman of the Ingham Livingston Farm Service Agency County Committee.
	LAURIE KOELLING, Vice-President. Laurie and her husband Mel live and operate Tannenbaum Farms at 2515 Sandhill Rd. in Mason. They grow pumpkins and Christmas trees and offer a full-service choose and cut operation, which includes a Christmas gift shop, wreath and garland sales. In her "spare" time, she is a realtor with Tomie Raines Inc. and enjoys working with people throughout the greater Lansing area. Hobbies include church choir, travel, sewing and her pets, Hans and Olie the reindeer and Abby the cocker spaniel. Mel & Laurie take part in a local CAG and have been involved in several Farm Bureau activities both with the farm and representing MCTA. Laurie has previously served on the ICFB Board of Directors as President and Vice-President and has represented District 5 on the State Policy Development Committee.
	BILL WHEELER, Third-Member. Bill and his wife Janice live in Leroy Township in Webberville and have 2 sons, Alan (Jennifer) and David (Bobbie Jo) and also a grandchild named Alexis. He leases 120 acres, which is farmed by Gary Buell. Crops grown are corn and soybeans. Bill's hobbies are woodworking, mission projects, gardening and reading. Other group affiliations include the Webberville United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Webberville Lions Club, Methodist Men's, and Michigan Association Agriscience Educators. He has also been involved in the Webberville FFA Alumni, Ingham County Fair Swine and Jr. Livestock Committees, Webberville 4-H and Antique Tractor Club.
	GERALD SCHWAB, District 1. Gerald and his wife Martha currently live on a small farm in Delhi Township. Gerry was born and raised on a full-time farm in southwest Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army and subsequently earned academic degrees from Iowa State University, Michigan State University and Purdue University. Since 1976, Gerry and Martha have lived in Delhi Township, raised three children graduating from mason Public schools, and have independently operated their part-time farm for the past 30+ years. Starting in 1974, Gerry was professionally employed in the Ag Economics Dept at MSU. He also has been on the advisory board of FarmHouse fraternity. Gerry joined his wife in retirement in 2004. He then formed a joint farm venture, S and S Farm, with Tim Strickland to produce cash crops, which requires part-time employment for both parties (or full-time if you work slow).
	JOSH LOTT, District 2. Josh farms in partnership with his father David and brother on their family dairy farm. They raise corn and alfalfa on 800 acres and milk 550 head of Holsteins 3 times per day with the assistance of hired help. His group affiliations are past president and alumni member of the Mason FFA and a Michigan Milk Producers Association member. Josh has been a past chairman and current member of the Ingham County Young Farmers. Josh also currently serves as a member of the Local Affairs and Candidate Evaluation committees.
	GARY HAYNES, District 3. Gary and his wife Sandy live on Eifert Road in Aurelius Township. Gary and his son Garrett farms over 4,000 acres of owned and rented farmland. Their primary crops include: wheat, soybeans and corn. Gary currently serves on the Policy Development, Local Affairs, and Land Use committees and serves on the Ingham County Farmland Preservation Board.
	DAVID SHOWERS, District 4. David lives on Columbia Road in Ingham Township. David farms in partnership with his Uncle Danny. They operate a 220-acre cash crop including corn, hay, and small grains and some beef cattle. He enjoys sports, music, and good friendship. David served as the Committee Chairperson for the 2004 Project R.E.D. and is an active member of the Promotion & Education Committee, Membership, and the Candidate Evaluation Committees.
	GARY WILCOX, District 4. Gary and his wife Emily live at 3685 Iosco Road in Dansville. They have three grown daughters and two granddaughters. Gary farms in partnership with his father Charles on 1400 acres. They raise corn, soybeans, wheat and feed out about 275 Holstein steers. In his spare time, Gary enjoys flying his Cessna Cardinal plane when his has time. Gary and his wife are very active in their church. He has previously served on the Ingham County Conservation Board of Directors and also belongs to the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International.
	BRYAN DROSCHA, At-Large. Bryan and his fiance, Apryl Richardson live on Toles Road in Aurelius Township. He operates a farm of beef, crops (soybeans & corn), maple syrup, and sweet corn. He enjoys traveling, karaoke and fishing. Bryan is active as an FFA alumnus and has served on the Ingham County Farm Bureau Board previously for 6 years and 2 years as President. He has also previously presided over the Policy Development committee for several terms. He continues to serve as a committee member of the Policy Development, Promotion & Education, Project R.E.D., and Candidate Evaluation committees.
	GLADYS WELKER, Promotion & Education Chair. Gladys lives on Ives Road in Mason. She is retired and rents out her farm land. Gladys has chaired Project RED for the past three years and co-chaired Project RED for the two years before that. Gladys has also co-chaired the Ingham County Food Stand at the Ingham County Fair for the past eight years. Gladys is always volunteering her time somewhere, whether for Farm Bureau, church or for anyone who needs a helping hand. Gladys Welker was named Michigan Farm Bureau's Volunteer of the Month for February 2008 for her outstanding work in educating young people about agriculture and promoting Michigan's second-largest Industry.