Lifestyle

Let’s meet this year’s Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmer of the Year, Kary Robinson!

August 01, 2025 03:37 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Kary Robinson says on his operation, the good days far outweigh the bad. It is that positive spirit that has led him to being named this year’s Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmer of the Year for Franklin County.

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