The 20 members consist of 12 members appointed by the governor, including one representative of the Farm Bureau; one representative of the Farmers' Union; a representative from a regional initiative organization; a representative from the general public residing in a town of less than 5,000 located outside the metropolitan area; three representatives from business, including one representing rural manufacturing and one rural retail and service business; three representatives from private foundations with a demonstrated committment to rural issues; one representative from a rural county government; and one representative from a rural regional government. Also serving on the board is the president of Minnesota State University, Mankato; a member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House; a member of the Senate appointed by the subcommittee on committees of the Senate committee on rules and administration. Board composition also includes five at-large positions appointed by the board, representing citizens of Minnesota.