A fifth generation farmer, Jeff Taylor has farmed actively with his family for over 40 years. He also serves as a manager on the Ames Seed Capital L.L.C. Board of Directors and as chairman of the board of Dryland Genetics, and as a director of Lincolnway Energy since it was organized in 2004 and currently as its board chair. Mr. Taylor received a Bachelor of Science in Farm Operations & Agricultural Studies from Iowa State University.