By Blake Jackson
Farm Credit Mid-America has announced the results of its recent Board of Directors and 2025 Nominating Committee elections, highlighting the election of Kentucky representatives. The customer-owners with voting stock elected the following individuals to the Board of Directors:
Dustin Henson from Paragould, Arkansas, known for his operations at HR Farms and Dustin Henson, LLC, focusing on soybeans, rice, and corn. Dale Koester, co-owner of Koester Brothers Farms, Inc. in Wadesville, Indiana, operates a diversified dairy and grain farm.
Representing Kentucky is John L. Kuegel, Jr., owner of Old Lyddane Farms, involved in corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa hay production. Jason Moore, based in Paris, Tennessee, rounds out the board with expertise in row crops, cattle farming, and hay production.
The Board of Directors, comprising 17 members, plays a crucial role in setting policy and providing strategic direction for the cooperative.
This year’s elections filled four four-year terms representing various states, including Kentucky. The board consists of 15 positions elected by stockholders and 2 appointed outside directors.
Additionally, 25 individuals have been elected to serve on the 2025 Nominating Committee, tasked with selecting candidates for future elections. Among the elected members are Steven Bach, Amanda Gajdzik, Alice Maze Porter, Tyson Sanderfur, and Aaron Tucker.
Farm Credit Mid-America continues to empower agricultural communities by fostering leadership and representation from Kentucky and across its operational region.
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Categories: Kentucky, Business, Government & Policy