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Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District

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Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District

Located in the USDA Service Center with NRCS Contact us at (865) 494-2343 Ext. 3

08/20/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FROM THE TENNESSEE STATE FAIR! 🎉

We are so proud to celebrate Kathy Turpin, our Board Secretary/Treasurer, for bringing home 4th place in the Cool Season Perennial Grass Division at the Tennessee State Fair! 🌱🏆

That’s 4th place in the entire state of Tennessee! What an incredible accomplishment!

Congratulations, Kathy! We’re so proud to have you serving on our board and representing Anderson County so well. 👏🏼💚

Help us congratulate Kathy on this amazing achievement! 🎉

Information courtesy of UT TSU Extension Anderson County 🍀

08/19/2026

🐄🌱 CONSERVATION WEDNESDAY

Did you know that the number of cattle grazing a pasture can have a big impact on the health of the land?

Maintaining an appropriate stocking rate can help prevent overgrazing, protect soil health, and give pastures the opportunity to recover and remain productive.

Our office may be able to provide cost-share assistance for eligible conservation practices that help improve grazing management and protect your land. Contact our office to learn more!

📞 865-494-2343 Ext:3

Good cattle management and good land stewardship go hand in hand. 🌱🐄

Healthy cattle. Healthy pastures. Healthy land.

08/18/2026

🐑 Hang in there… Friday is coming! 😂

We thought this little guy had the perfect attitude for a Tuesday. 🐑🌾

If this little guy can keep smiling, so can we! 😂

Hope this little farm friend brings a smile to your day. 💚

08/13/2026

🌟 Spotlight Thursday 🌟

This week, we’re proud to introduce Randy Lowe, a member of the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors!

Randy has proudly served on our Board since 2012 and resides in Andersonville, Tennessee. His roots in agriculture run deep. Randy grew up on a farm and has been working in the fields and garden for as long as he can remember.

During high school and beyond, Randy worked on a dairy farm, gaining valuable experience that would eventually lead him to start his own farm in 2000, where he raises beef cattle and hay.

Randy and his wife, Rebecca, have been married for 25 years. Together, they have built a life rooted in family, agriculture, and service to their community.

Randy’s commitment to agriculture and his community extends beyond his own farm. He has proudly served on several boards, including Farm Bureau, Anderson Farmers Co-op, and the Cattlemen’s Association. In 2018, Randy was appointed by the Governor to serve two terms on the Auctioneer Commission.

When Randy isn’t farming or attending board meetings, he works as an auctioneer and real estate agent.

His years of experience in agriculture, business, community service, and conservation, along with his down-to-earth personality, make Randy an excellent asset to the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District Board.

We are grateful for Randy’s many years of service and dedication to Anderson County’s agricultural community and natural resources. Thank you, Randy, for all you do! 🌾🐄🚜

08/06/2026

🌟 Spotlight Thursday 🌟

This week, we’re proud to introduce Donnie Gray, a member of the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors!

From an early age, Donnie developed a love for livestock while helping on his grandparents’ farms. As an adult, he spent years pursuing his passion for team roping. When those days came to an end, a new chapter began.

In 2007, Donnie sold a few cattle to friends for freezer beef. What started as a small venture quickly grew into a passion for the beef industry and eventually became what we now know as Gray Family Farm.

Today, after more than 19 years in the beef industry, Gray Family Farm is still going strong, proudly serving Anderson County and many surrounding communities. Donnie has been married to his wife, Laura, for 18 years, and together they have built not only a successful family farm but a legacy rooted in hard work and agriculture. Laura and their daughters are actively involved in the farm, helping with daily chores and interacting with customers at the farm and local farmers’ markets.

The Gray family is proud to be part of the beef industry and is committed to passing down a love for agriculture to the next generation. Both of Donnie’s daughters are actively involved in the Anderson County 4-H program, where they exhibit a variety of livestock and continue the family’s agricultural tradition.

In addition to operating Gray Family Farm, Donnie works full-time at Y-12 and proudly serves on the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. His dedication to agriculture, conservation, and our local community makes him a valuable member of our Board.

Thank you, Donnie, for your leadership, your commitment to agriculture, and your service to Anderson County! 🌾🐄🚜💚

08/05/2026

🐍🌿 Wildlife Wednesday 🌿🐍

Native Wildlife Spotlight: Eastern Kingsnake

Did you know? The Eastern kingsnake is one of Tennessee’s most beneficial native snakes!

Kingsnakes help keep ecosystems in balance by feeding on rodents and other small animals. They can even prey on venomous snakes, making them an important part of our natural environment.

Despite their name, kingsnakes are nonvenomous and generally avoid people. If you spot one on your property, consider giving it space—it may be helping provide natural pest control.

Every native species has a role to play, and the Eastern kingsnake is an excellent example of how wildlife contributes to healthy farms, forests, and ecosystems.

Let’s appreciate the wildlife that helps keep Tennessee’s landscapes thriving! 🌱

Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)

08/03/2026

🌾Monday in the Field 🌾

Every field tells a story.

Behind every pasture, hay field, and crop is a farmer who has spent countless hours planning, planting, caring for the land, and trusting the seasons.

As a new week begins, we’re thankful for the hardworking farmers who help keep Anderson County growing.💪🏻

*I do not own the rights to the music*

07/31/2026

🐴 Farm Fact Friday 🐴

Did you know? Healthy pastures are just as important for horses as they are for cattle.

Rotating grazing areas, preventing overgrazing, and maintaining healthy forage can help reduce erosion, improve pasture productivity, and provide a better environment for your horses.

Interested in improving your horse pasture? The Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District may be able to help! Cost-share assistance for prescribed grazing (rotational grazing) and other conservation practices may be available for eligible landowners through Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs.

Contact our office to learn more about these Best Management Practices and to see if your property may qualify. We’d love to visit with you and discuss your conservation goals!

📞865-494-2343 ext:3

Source: University of Tennessee Extension

07/30/2026

🌟 Spotlight Thursday 🌟

This week, we’re excited to introduce Kathy Turpin, Secretary/Treasurer of the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors!

Born and raised in Andersonville, Kathy’s roots in agriculture run deep. As the oldest of five girls growing up on a family dairy farm, she learned the value of hard work at an early age. By just six years old, she was helping pack silage, and by the age of nine, she was driving the dump truck while her father chopped silage. Along with milking 70 to 80 cows twice a day, seven days a week, her family also raised to***co, hay, and bottle-fed calves.

At sixteen, Kathy began driving her dad’s milk truck on weekends, collecting milk from local dairies and delivering it to the creamery. As the years passed, she continued working alongside her dad as their operation transitioned from dairy to beef cattle and hay production.

Today, Kathy and her husband raise beef cattle on their farm and lease three additional farms. Her passion for agriculture extends far beyond her own operation. She served nine years on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee and worked as the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District Secretary and Soil Technician from 2008 until her retirement in 2021. Today, she continues her service as Secretary/Treasurer of the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors and also serves on the Anderson County Agriculture Committee.

When she’s not working on the farm or serving her community, Kathy enjoys horseback riding, bowling, and taking her John Deere B and John Deere 60 tractors to shows and community events.

Kathy’s lifetime of dedication to agriculture, conservation, and public service has made a lasting impact on Anderson County. Her knowledge, experience, and passion for supporting local farmers make her an invaluable member of our Board.

Thank you, Kathy, for your unwavering commitment to agriculture, conservation, and the future of our community! 🌾🚜💚

07/23/2026

🌟 Spotlight Thursday 🌟

This week, we’re proud to introduce Amanda Vannoy Evans, Vice Chairman of the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors!

Anderson County native, Amanda Vannoy Evans grew up on her family dairy farm. She and her husband, Neil Evans, and their two daughters, have since reimagined it, and for the past 11 years they have operated Clinch River Stables, a full-care horse boarding facility.

Growing up in a farm family gave Amanda a unique perspective on life and work that still benefits her today. Farm work is work like no other, requiring constant problem solving, flexibility, and ingenuity. Compared to working on the farm, school seemed easy. Amanda eventually earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Tennessee, as well as an Education Specialist degree from Tennessee Technological University.

She taught both middle and high school English, as well as Adult Education, and later became the Director of Adult Education for Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Though she thoroughly enjoyed her career in education, upon the passing of her mother, Glenia Vannoy, the farm called her back.

Since then, Amanda and her family have been hard at work, reimagining and reinvigorating the land she was raised on. Clinch River Stables is truly a family effort and would be impossible without her husband, Neil Evans, who can fix and operate just about anything. Her daughters, Audrey and Anna Clare Evans, have also been an integral part of the business. Though both are away at college, they continue to contribute ideas for advertising and new ways to grow the business.

Today, the Evans family proudly continues the legacy of the generations before them, adapting to the changing needs of the family while embracing the opportunities and challenges of modern agriculture.

Amanda’s lifelong connection to agriculture, combined with her background in education, leadership, and community service, makes her an invaluable member of the Anderson County Soil & Water Conservation District. We are grateful for her dedication to conserving our natural resources and supporting the agricultural community of Anderson County.

Thank you, Amanda, for your leadership and service! 🌾🚜💚

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