Seven generations of raising cattle and caring for the land

By Brianna Smith

Tucked in the rolling hills of southern Ashland County, Twin Oak Farms of Perrysville, Ohio, has been raising cattle and farming for seven generations. What began in 1831 as a single homestead has endured the test of time, growing into a successful beef and crop operation.

Today, Jason Workman leads the family’s Shorthorn cow-calf operation, caring for 150 cows and 500 acres of crops. With help from his family and local conservation partners, Workman uses modern agricultural practices to raise high-quality beef while preserving the land that has sustained their family for nearly two centuries.

This spring, Workman and his parents, Fred and Cami Workman, were recognized by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association as the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award winners. The award honors Ohio farms demonstrating a strong commitment to caring for their land, water, and livestock while operating sustainably.

The Workmans are no strangers to conservation.

“The first contour strips in Ashland County were here on our farm,” Workman said.… Continue reading