Farm Family Salute

Congratulations to the Evans Family of Benton County Congratulations to FAY E T T E V I L L E • S P R I N G DA L E • R O G E R S B E N TO N V I L L E • G R AV E T T E • C E N T E R TO N H I WA S S E • L I N C O L N l e g a c y a r. c o m M Y BA N K . M Y L EG ACY. asked to list their achievements, the children are always at the top of the list. "We are successfully raising farm kids that have a passion for agriculture," Wes said proudly. "ey have both competed for livestock judging and meat judging, as well as showing cows at multiple jackpot shows. We love raising our kids on the farm and being able to teach them that hard work and responsibilities can take them a long way in any career that they choose." e kids have also provided Wes and Laura with some of their best stories about life on the farm. Like the time the pigs got out of their pen. "It was pretty devastating to our 4-year-old to discover that our pigs had gotten out of their pens and were having a hay day in the kiddie pool when returning home one day," Wes recalled. "When building a bigger above ground pool, it was a blast for the kids to swim with baby ducks that they were raising. Always having some kind of pets around makes for entertainment on the farm." Getting named Farm Family of the Year is something the Evanses have not taken lightly. "Not knowing what to expect at first, it's been a huge honor being recognized for all of the hard work and passion that my self, spouse and kids demonstrate on a daily basis," Wes said. "e overwhelming support from our local state representatives, county judge and Farm Bureau has been heartfelt." "If I had any advice to young people starting out, it would be to never compare your farm to other farms," Wes said. "Every farm is unique and was started in different circumstances. What works for some people may not work for you." BENTON 2023 Farm Family Salute 6 June 2023

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