Ethan Foster of Maury County was named state winner 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, Tenn. The young farmer received this award due to his outstanding environmental stewardship efforts in preservation and best management practices on his farm.
Ethan and his brother run a cow/calf operation on their grandfather’s farm as well as raise hay for the cattle. Ethan also is a part of a stocker calf operation and is a soil conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
This award is given in partnership with the University of Tennessee Extension and also focuses on highlighting the relationship between the local Extension agent and the young farmer. Special recognition goes to the Foster’s Extension Director, Darrell Ailshie.
