LANSING – After being nominated by their peers for consideration, two Michigan corn growers were appointed and one reappointed to the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan board by Governor Rick Snyder.
Steve Lonier, of Lansing, who has more than 30 years of farming experience, will represent District 6 growers. Lonier, co-owner of Shady Lodge Farm LLC, a 138-year old family farm, also served on the Clinton County Ag-Land Preservation board. He replaces Pat Feldpausch.
Paul Wagner, of Grawn, a fifth-generation farmer and owner of A&P Farms, will represent District 9 growers. Wagner grows corn, soybeans, hay, wheat and oats, and raises feeder cattle. He is also a Farm Bureau State Young Farmers representative. He replaces Ed Breitmeyer.
Governor Snyder also reappointed Richard Dobbins of Concord to the CMPM board. Dobbins, who will continue to represent District 5 growers, has more than 40 years of experience growing both corn and soybeans. He is president and CEO of North Concord Farms.
All appointees will serve three-year terms that expire on March 5, 2016 and their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
?I am confident that Steve, Paul and Richard will be great assets to the committee through their combined experience and expertise in the industry, and I look forward to their input and service,? Snyder said.
