Tommy is the son of Tom Davis and a 5th generation farmer.  Like his father, Tommy graduated from Broadwater Academy then attended James Madison University.  He lives on the same farm purchased by his great grandfather during the closing of the Great Depression through the sale of farmland timber. Tommy is a regular participant in the District's annual Whole Farm Approach Cost Share program.  He maintains a current nutrient management plan through the District's VACS BMP Cost Share program.  The Davis' are grain farmers and grow wheat, soybeans and corn.  They practice no-till farming exclusively with minimal turbo till use. A special chopper header has been added to the operation to maximize residue cover on the fields. Cover crops of vetch, barley, and winter wheat are planted to reduce erosion and nitrogen leaching as well as provide a good residue base for the next field crop.  They maintain 25' buffers around field edges with streams or sensitive areas. Tommy enjoys spending his free time with his wife Meredith, daughter Audrey and three sons, Ty, Colby and Willie. His strong faither and family core guided him to success and keeps him focused.