General Assembly Enhances Agriculture Education In Tennessee

Republican leaders supported legislation enhancing agriculture education in Tennessee.

House Bill 945 – which is part of Governor Lee’s legislative agenda this year – establishes the Agriculture Education & Youth Participation Task Force.

The goal of the 11-person task force is to encourage and promote agricultural education opportunities so our students are better prepared for successful careers in the agriculture industry. This task force will analyze and make recommendations on various topics, such as agricultural education structure and delivery in Tennessee; emerging fields in agriculture and the training and knowledge required for advancement in those fields; and integrating agricultural education and agricultural career readiness goals into the Tennessee Pathways initiative.

House Republican lawmakers are proud to support our current and future farmers through initiatives like House Bill 945 because Tennessee’s current and future economic success hinges upon this important industry.