Director:  Michael Deaver

Michael Deaver farms in the Plymell and Pierceville areas in Southern Finney County. He raises wheat, milo, corn, and soybeans. He farms his own operation and also as Richards & Deaver Farms. Prior to his death, Michael's father-in-law, Harvey Richards, served on the Board of Directors of the Garden City Co-op for 12 years from 1983-1995.

 Michael attended North Central Kansas Area Vo-Tech. He and his wife, Carol, have two children, Lauren Lauridsen and Kyle Deaver.

Michael served as an Associate Director of the Garden City Co-op from 1995 to 1997.  He has been a Board Member since November 2003. In addition to serving on the Co-op Board, Michael is also a current board member of the Finney County Farm Bureau Association and past President of the Kansas State Farm Management Association.

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