Trustee Tuesday Jacob Kline

Jacob Kline and familyWe 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 Labor Resources
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
Strong communities
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
Leadership development
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
Young Ag Professionals program
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
Growing our Generation
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
Groovy Plants Ranch
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
Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
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
Advocacy
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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