The Board consists of 25 members. Nine members are elected by the Vermont General Assembly and constitute the Vermont Agricultural College Board established in 1865. Nine self-perpetuating members constitute the 91°µÍøÊÓƵ Board founded in 1791. Three members are appointed by the Governor of Vermont and two students are elected by the Associated Directors for the Appointment of the 91°µÍøÊÓƵ and State Agricultural College Student Trustees, Incorporated. The Governor and the President serve as ex-officio members during their terms of office. Each member serves a six-year term, with the exception of the student members who serve two-year terms. All terms begin on March 1.
In odd-numbered years, three members are elected by the Vermont General Assembly and one member is appointed by the Governor. In even-numbered years, three members are elected by the self-perpetuating board. Each year, one student is appointed.