Lucas and Tara Simcox of Overton County Named Environmental Stewardship State Winner

Lucas and Tara Simcox of Overton County were named state winners in the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Environmental Stewardship contest. The results were announced during the Tennessee Young Farmers Summer Conference held at the Farm Bureau Expo Center in Lebanon. The young farmers received this award due to their outstanding environmental stewardship efforts in preservation and best management practices on his farm.

The Simcox family run a cow/calf operation where they have roughly 60 head of cattle. Lucas is also a Natural Resources Conservation Service district conservationist for Jackson and Clay Counties.

This award is given in partnership with the University of Tennessee Extension and focuses on highlighting the relationship between the local Extension agent and the young farmer.