Farm Bureau Night at the Ballpark
Farm Bureau members and friends of members are invited to join us at Canal Park in Akron for a night of baseball and fireworks on Saturday June 22.
Read MoreWe would like to take the time on Tuesdays to introduce you to our Ashland County Farm Bureau trustees. Though they are busy with their careers, agricultural operations, and families, they still manage to find time to put in some fantastic work for Farm Bureau and we appreciate all that they continue to do for our county and Ohio agriculture.
This week we would like to introduce you to Jacob Kline – Ashland County Farm Bureau president.
Where did you grow up?
Perrysville
How long have you been a Farm Bureau member?
7 years
How long have you been a county trustee?
5 years
What is your agriculture background?
My background in agriculture begins with my family. There is a long line of agriculturalists,
and with my father I grew up raising beef cattle and growing corn, beans, and wheat as well
and a few acres of hay. My interest in science led me to college at Hocking where I was able to work as a summer intern with Ohio EPA in water quality. This gave me a greater passion to try and promote better management practices in farming. After graduating from Hocking College where I received an associate’s degree in wildlife management and studied forestry, I was hired full time at Ayers Farms. My wife and I were also able to purchase land which we currently farm together.
What is your current job title?
Field manager/Farm laborer for Ayers Farms
Ashland County Farm Bureau has a variety of subcommittees, which subcommittees do you currently serve on?
Budget committee and policy development committee
What are a few of the activities have you participated in with Farm Bureau?
I have been involved in planning previous farm tours as well as assisting with the annual
Pancake Membership Breakfast. I have served on the scholarship committee along with
attending the Young Ag Professionals winter conferences. I was able to serve twice as an Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting delegate. Last fall I attended a State Trustee Meeting. I’ve also been able to attend two Ag Days at the Capital and soon will participate in the President’s Trip to Washington, D.C.
What is one interesting fact about yourself?
I love doing anything outdoors with my wife and son. Some of our favorite pastimes include
hiking, birding, playing soccer, and mountain biking.
Aside from Farm Bureau, are there other organizations you are involved in?
I am a trustee for Perrysville Baptist Church.
What is something you are looking forward to in 2023-2024?
I am really excited to have the opportunity to travel to Washington DC to attend the
President’s Trip and promote agriculture at a national level.
Farm Bureau members and friends of members are invited to join us at Canal Park in Akron for a night of baseball and fireworks on Saturday June 22.
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