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Upcoming Events
Summer Intern Position
Holmes County Breakfast Club
Ladies of the Land
2026 Board Meeting Dates
Tree Sale 2026
Tree Sale 2026
2026 Tree Tube Options
Right Tree Right Place
ODNR Tree Planting Guide
Webinar - The Best Tree for Your Site: Selection, Planting and Care
Managing for White Oaks
About Us
Winter Newsletter 2026
Winter Survey 2026
Meet Our Staff
Meet Our Board
Friend of Conservation Recipients
Conservation Farm of the Year Recipients
Past Supervisors
Homeowners
Our Services
Soil Testing
Borrow Our Broadcast Seeder
Rain Barrels At Home
Subdivision Permit
Erosion Control for the Homeowner
Web Soil Surveys
Holmes County GIS
Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative
Farmers
Our Services
Free Pasture Soil Tests
Soil Testing
Managing Pastures During & After Drought
Grassed Waterways
Borrow our Broadcast Seeder
Web Soil Surveys
Holmes County GIS
Educators
Our Services
Tom Graham 5th Grade Conservation Farm Tour
5th Grade Hosts
Rainfall Simulator Teaches Big Lessons
US EPA's "How's My Waterway"
ODNR Wildlife Guide Books - Downloadable
Forestry
ODNR Portable Bridge Rental Program
ODNR Forestry - Best Management Practices
Forestry Pollution Prevention Plan (FP3)
Right Tree Right Place
Managing for White Oaks
ODNR Tree Planting Guide
Call Before you Cut
State Service Forester Directory
Private Consulting Forester Directory
SUPPORT our mission
Jason Shumaker, Chairman / Treasurer

Jason Shumaker, Chairman / Treasurer

Jason shares a Holmes County family farming operation and tending a cow/calf beef herd in Ripley Township. Nearly all of the acres are managed as no-till with extensive use of cover crops. He works off the farm at Lowe & Young in Wooster. One of the things that attracted him to the role of supervisor is keeping the farm community involved and informed.

Jason Biltz, Vice-Chairman

Jason Biltz, Vice-Chairman

Jason has served two-terms on the Holmes Soil & Water board of supervisors. Here he has gained a greater understanding of how the Soil & Water program works to create a strong partnership with landowners and state/county agencies. Jason works at Tekton Engineering, specializing in land management and development. Him and his family operate a small commercial maple syrup farm in Glenmont.

Kyle Hanna, Fiscal Agent

Kyle Hanna, Fiscal Agent

Kyle is a lifelong Holmes County resident, and graduate of West Holmes High School. He has participated in 4-H and FFA programs along with currently being on the Holmes County Agricultural Society Board of Directors. He currently works at Ag-Pro Millersburg selling feed and show supplies.

Tim Brumme, Secretary

Tim Brumme, Secretary

Tim previously has served 4-terms on the Holmes Soil & Water board of supervisors, where he gained a greater understanding of how the Soil & Water program works to create a strong partnership with landowners and state/county agencies.  Tim and his family operate Big Little Farms where they raise crops, hay and livestock in Killbuck.  On the farm they utilizes cover crops, contour strips, waterways and nutrient management practices to keep the soil productive and water clean. He loves all things conservation, and is excited to be back on the board of supervisors. 

Thane Kaufman, Education Chair

Thane Kaufman, Education Chair

Thane grew up in Holmes county where he was a member of the West Holmes FFA. He attended The Ohio State University where he received a bachelors degree in Agricultural business. After graduating he furthered his passion for agriculture by continuing to work on his family’s farm where they grow corn and soybeans. Here he is involved with many aspects in the operation that is deeply invested in sustainable and environmentally responsible farming practices.

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Jason Biltz, Vice-Chairman
Kyle Hanna, Fiscal Agent
Tim Brumme, Secretary
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