For the first time in three years, the Tate County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual membership banquet. The event, which was cancelled the previous two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, took place Monday, Jan. 23, at First United Methodist Church in Senatobia.
A resolution memorializing longtime Commissioner Mark Slocum was presented to his family by Commissioner James Barham. Slocum passed away in December 2021.
“Mark was an outstanding businessman, an outstanding person and he was a good friend,” Barham said.
Three T Farms in Coldwater, owned by Barney and Dudley Taylor, was selected Outstanding Cooperator of the Year for 2022. The farm operates on approximately 2,700 acres in Tate County, including 1,700 acres which are used for cropland, pastures and hay cultivation.
“This multi-generation farm has always had a high interest in soil conservation and uses various preventative measures to protect against erosion,” said Commissioner Marty Allison, who presented the award.
Commissioner Louise McKellar recognized Magnolia Heights School second grader Pate Bursi, whose soil and water conservation poster won first place in state competition and has been entered in the nationwide contest.
McKellar also announced the annual tree giveaway in recognition of Tree Planting Week will be Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. until noon, at the Farmer’s Market on Norfleet Drive in Senatobia.
Other current commissioners for the Tate County Soil and Water Conservation District include Justin Hurt and Walter Rodgers. Deputy commissioners are Don Clanton, Jack McMillen, Wayne Steward and Douglas Davis.
