Miscanthus, a tall, warm‑season perennial grass, is emerging as a locally sourced fiber for composite building materials, offering Illinois farmers a potential new income stream along with soil and water quality benefits.
Board of Directors
President
Mat Muirheid 2022
District 1
A John Chenoweth 2023
B vacant
C vacant
District 2
A Edward “Duane” Yoder 2022
B Rob Springman 2021
C Andrew Clarkson 2025
District 3
A Jeff Peterson 2025
B Rob Albers 2022
C Mark Lillpop 2025
District 4
A Bob Moore 2019
B Ryan Damery 2023
C Clint Gorden 2020
Young Farmers' Committee Representative
Lance Muirheid 2020
*In even years, Districts 1 & 3 - seat B is elected, while Districts 2 & 4 - seats A & C are elected.
*In odd years, Districts 1 & 3 - seats A & C are elected, while Districts 2 & 4 - seat B is elected


