Joe Nichols and Seven Springs Farms in Cadiz were recently honored in Nashville as a finalist for Farm Journal’s annual Top Producer of the Year award.
According to a news release, the Top Producer of the Year contest is in its 23rd year and represents the best in the business of farming. Three finalists are chosen from numerous applications by a panel of judges based on entrepreneurial originality, financial and business progress, and industry and community leadership.
In 1994, Nichols planted his first crop and through calculated decisions and relationships, he has grown his operation. It now includes 25,000 acres of corn, wheat, barley, soybeans and tobacco, cattle, crushed rock sales, crop insurance and an erosion control blanket business.
Joe leads a team of 46 full-time and 45 part-time employees. Several employees have been with the team for nearly two decades.
As an award finalist, Nichols received an all-expense-paid trips to attend the Top Producer Summit, as well as sessions with a CEO coach.