Glenn Ritch, Ritch Farms, Bradford

Since 1964, Ritch has raised beef cattle on his family farm in Starke, Florida. Enrolling in Best Management Practices in 2013, Ritch dedicates his livelihood to producing top quality beef and protecting his local natural resources. Ritch implements soil sampling, prescribed burinings, GPS technology and cross fenced land. Ritch is involved in the community serving as the Bradford County Farm Bureau President, a Florida Farm Bureau advisory committee member, and a North Florida Cattleman’s Association member.