Colby and Ashley McClendon, finalists in the Texas Farm Bureau’s 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher competition. Courtesy Photo
Lavon farmers Colby and Ashley McClendon have been named finalists in the Texas Farm Bureau’s 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer & Rancher competition, recognizing their commitment to agriculture, community involvement and preserving a family farming legacy spanning six generations.
The McClendons are among three couples selected statewide for the honor, which recognizes agricultural leaders ages 18 to 35 for their achievements, dedication and leadership.
The recognition is not new for the McClendons, who were also named finalists in 2024 and 2025. Their third consecutive selection reflects their continued commitment to agriculture and leadership in the farming community.
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