Agriculture

We strongly support our agricultural community, which is extremely vital to the economic development of West and Middle Tennessee. The opportunities that exist for our farmers and ranchers are limitless, especially with new technology, our geographical advantages and the resources offered by our universities.  We remain dedicated to helping our farmers as they strive to overcome the challenges facing today's small farms.
 

Related News:

• Farm Service Administration Offices to Stay Open (Oct. 18, 2005)
• Northwest Tennessee Port to Become Reality (Oct. 13, 2005)

• Tanner Votes for Tobacco Buyout, Sales Tax Deduction (June 17, 2004)

• Tanner Supports Tobacco Buyout, Sales Tax Deduction (June 15, 2004)

• Tanner Co-Sponsors Tobacco Buyout Legislation (Oct. 17, 2003)

• Tanner: USDA to Study Ethanol Production in Northwest Tennessee (April 29, 2003)

• Tanner Announces Sign-up Period for Soil Protection Program
  (April 25, 2003)

• House Passes Tanner Bill to Help Tennesseans Fight Mosquitoes
  (March 12, 2003)
• Tanner Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Tobacco Legislation (Jan. 13, 2003)
• Additional Counties Added to Agriculture Disaster Designation
  (Oct. 25, 2002)
• Tanner: USDA Declares 6 Counties Disaster Areas (Sept. 24, 2002)
• Tanner Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill Agreement (May 2, 2002)
• Tanner Urges Swift Action on Farm Bill (March 18, 2002)
• Tanner Ready to Tackle Issues; War, Budget, Farming Top Legislative Agenda (Jan. 23, 2002)
   

Resources:

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• USDA County Office Locator
• Tennessee Department of Agriculture
   

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