As a 4th generation Highlands County cattle rancher, Steve Smith brings a lifelong passion for agriculture and appreciation for our natural resources. Smith was elected in 2016 as a Supervisor to join the Board of the Highlands Soil & Water Conservation District. Following his graduation from Sebring High School, Steve attended and graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Operations Management. After college, Steve began his career in Agriculture with Super Sweet Farms as a producer of watermelons, followed by joining the Florida operation of Newton Crouch and currently works for Howard Fertilizer in the Sales Division. Steve is a past member of the Board of the Highlands County Cattlemen’s Association and recently served as its Board President. Steve resides in Lorida with his wife of over years, Sharla, and their two boys; Joel and Waylon. The Smith family is active in Youth Baseball and Football, enjoying the outdoors and attending First Baptist Church of Avon Park.