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Addressing Issues & Setting Policy: Inside look at the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s annual meeting

January 30, 2024 11:17 AM • 
Amber Weaver

The Tennessee Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is all about addressing issues in the agricultural industry and setting policy to make a change

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was also in attendance at the annual meeting to show his support for farmers and the entire agriculture industry.

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