(a) The University shall, by regulations, provide for the selection of 6 persons of legal age, resident in this State, who shall be selected from the standpoint of their qualification by actual farming experience and comprehensive understanding of the agricultural problems of this State, to act as farmer members of a State Advisory Board. There shall be not less than 1 nor more than 3 selected from any 1 of the counties.
(b) The State Advisory Board, upon the request of the University, shall advise the University with regard to all matters of major importance in carrying out this chapter.