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We’re happy to introduce Kenley Schwendeman as this month’s feature farmer!

Kenley has farmed for nearly all his life and thoroughly enjoys it! He and his family work together on their farm with cattle, sheep and grain, plus they sell corn, soybeans and hay. Their farm is located in Watertown, Ohio. During the “off-season,” Kenley teaches physical science and biology at Waterford High School.

Kenley really appreciates the independence that comes with farming and his ability to work for himself. Plus, he loves seeing his family work together. He, his wife and their two children get to have lots of quality time together working toward the common goal of keeping their farm going. Kenley said the whole family working closely is what makes them different. The biggest challenges Kenley faces with his operation is the struggle to find time to get everything done and the weather not always cooperating.

Kenley says there are many benefits to Farm Bureau membership. He appreciates Farm Bureau providing a voice for ag and rural America and he knows that if he were to have any issues arise, they would do anything they can to help him. The Farm Bureau is just a good advocate for farmers.

Thank you to Kenley and his family for all the hard work they put into their livestock and crops! We appreciate your dedication to the Farm Bureau.

Labor has always been an issue, mainly because we are a seasonal operation. So that's a challenge finding somebody who only wants to work three months out of a year, sometimes up to six months.
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Mandy Way

Way Farms

Farm Labor Resources
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Strong communities
I see the value and need to be engaged in the community I live in, to be a part of the decision-making process and to volunteer with organizations that help make our community better.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Leadership development
Farm Bureau involvement has taught me how to grow my professional and leadership experience outside of the workforce and how to do that in a community-centric way.
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Jaclyn De Candio

Clark County Farm Bureau

Young Ag Professionals program
With not growing up on a farm, I’d say I was a late bloomer to agriculture. I feel so fortunate that I found the agriculture industry. There are so many opportunities for growth.
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Jenna Gregorich

Coshocton County Farm Bureau

Growing our Generation
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
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Jared Hughes

Groovy Plants Ranch

Groovy Plants Ranch
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
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Austin Heil

Hardin County Farm Bureau

Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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