Bonnie and Robert Mullican have been named 2017 Conservation Farmers of the Year by the Warren County Soil Conservation District.The Mullicans have been raising cattle in Middle Tennessee for over 20 years. They have always had an appreciation of the environment and helping conserve the resources they manage. This has been evident as they were recognized for their management by the Tennessee Cattleman’s Association for the Environmental Stewardship Award in 1998.The Mullicans run a commercial cow/ calf operation that produces weaned and backgrounded feeder cattle sold through private treaty, local livestock auctions, and direct retail markets.