The Farmland Conservation Act looks to protect Tennessee’s agricultural heritage

Tennessee’s governor, Bill Lee, is prioritizing the Farmland Conservation Act to protect the state’s agricultural heritage.

The state’s Farm Bureau shows us how this effort reflects his deep commitment to preserving the land that shapes Tennessee’s rural communities.

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