Campbell Baker of Smith County Named Environmental Stewardship State Winner

Campbell Baker of Smith 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 and Ranchers Summer Conference held at the Farm Bureau Expo Center in Lebanon. The young farmer received this award due to his outstanding environmental stewardship efforts in preservation and best management practices on his farm.

As a fifth-generation farmer, Campbell is committed to leaving his family's century farm better than he found it. Through innovative rotational grazing, expanded cross fencing, strategically placed watering systems, and improved forage management, he has significantly reduced erosion, improved soil health, and enhanced the long-term sustainability of the operation. Campbell's dedication to responsible stewardship reflects the conservation values and commitment to preserving our natural resources that the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Environmental Stewardship Award seeks to honor.

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