Congratulations to 2025 Henry County Conservationist of the Year
Cane Creek Farms – The Edwin Ables Family Farm!
The Ables family was awarded the 2025 Henry County Conservationist of the Year award by the Paris Henry County Chamber of Commerce during the 2025 TN River Jam. The Conservationist of the Year is awarded annually and is designed to recognize farmers/producers in Henry County who delivers exceptional conservation results, is highly innovative, has shown that they are a leader in conservation, and shares knowledge within the agriculture industry
For over 20 years, Cane Creek Farms has been a leader in implementing sound conservation practices through their work with the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Their efforts include excluding livestock from natural water sources, installing watering facilities, planting cover crops, and constructing erosion-control structures.
Congratulations to the Ables family for their conservation efforts to improve the land and water resources in Henry County! The Henry County SWCD thanks them for their past works and continued devotion to soil conservation and sustainability for future generations!
