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Bonnie Johnson
July 08, 2026
Media ArticleAmerican Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall has welcomed the White House’s nomination of Michigan farmer and agricultural leader Carl Bednarski to serve on the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) Board.
Duvall highlighted Bednarski’s extensive leadership background, including a decade as president of Michigan Farm Bureau and nearly nine years on the AFBF Board of Directors. He also served on the organization’s Executive, Audit, and Finance Committees, gaining significant experience in governance and financial oversight.
According to Duvall, Bednarski’s leadership skills, financial expertise, and lifelong farming experience make him a strong candidate for the FCA Board. He emphasized that Bednarski is well-positioned to support agricultural producers and help strengthen the Farm Credit System as farmers and ranchers continue to face economic challenges. AFBF also expressed optimism about his Senate confirmation.
Carl Bednarski and his wife, Lisa, farm near Caro, Michigan, alongside their sons CJ, Nathan, and Michael, who represent the family’s third generation in agriculture. Together, they operate a diverse row-crop farm producing corn, soybeans, wheat, dry beans, and sugarbeets.
Beyond the farm gate, Bednarski has been a dedicated leader within Michigan agriculture. He served as a founding board member of the grower-owned Michigan Sugar Company cooperative and as vice-chair of the Michigan Farm Produce Insurance Fund Board. He also held numerous leadership positions within both the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
In 2014, Bednarski was elected as the 16th president of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Two years later, he was elected by fellow state leaders to serve on the AFBF Board of Directors. He remained in both roles until stepping down in 2024, concluding an impressive 24-year tenure on the Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
“Given the current farm economy, it’s an opportunity to continue serving agriculture, while having an impact on regulatory policy affecting ag lending,” Bednarski said.
“As economic conditions continue to evolve, farmer access to financing from reliable institutions within the Farm Credit System that comprehend the evolving needs of production agriculture is essential — particularly for our young famers.”
Photo By American Farm Bureau Federation
