Jesse Cone: A young farmer continuing an old legacy

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com For the new Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farmer, Jesse Cone, of Greenville, farming is as much a family trait as his eye color. The Cone Family Farm has been working the land for eight generations. Jesse grew up working with his brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Much of the family’s efforts were spent growing hay, beef cattle and timber.  As a youngster, Cone was homeschooled, which allowed him plenty of opportunity to learn