Mid-County Agronomy is proud to welcome Art Templin as its new agronomy administrative assistant. With 33 years in the agronomy industry, Templin is excited to serve Mid-County with his experience and expertise.

Templin, who started at Mid-County Dec. 14, is already enjoying his work, which includes inventory, billing, and other administration tasks.

“I’m pretty much right where I want to be,” he said. “I’ve always enjoyed the paperwork and data entry.” Before coming to Mid-County Agronomy, Templin had been the location manager for Hutchinson Co-op. Templin had been at the same company since 1976, although he worked in different locations and the company had a few name changes. He had been the location manager at what had previously been Glencoe Butter and Produce for more than 25 years.

For Templin, a career in the agronomy industry was a perfect fit. “I grew up on a farm,” he said. “This was as close as I could get without actually farming.”

Templin’s father owned a dairy farm near Plato. Templin, who graduated from Glencoe High School in 1968, cash cropped on 80 acres before starting his career. “I enjoy working with the customers and farmers,” Templin said, adding that he also likes visiting with fertilizer and chemical representatives.

“I really enjoy the new technology that keeps coming down the road,” he said. Templin has taken several agronomy classes, management courses, and training sessions to stay up-to-date on current issues. He has also been a certified crop advisor.

When he’s not working, Templin enjoys spending time with his wife, Diane, as well as his two children and two grandchildren. His granddaughter, Chloe, and grandson, Riley, are both 2 years old. “They were born nine days apart,” Templin said.

Templin’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He owns a 1971 Chevy El Camino and a 1957 Chevy Bel Air.