Legislation in the State of Tennessee

GAP requirement class.
All Farmers will be required to complete this
class when the Law becomes  effective.

TENNESSEE'S FOOD FREEDOM ACT
Bill PB 1909   2022 

Eggs at the Market

The first piece of legislation concerns an Egg Bill.  The bill has become law and was attached as amendments to Tennessee TCA Title 53.  Click here for a short notice from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

Getting Started in a Food Manufacturing Business in Tennessee
3rd edition
Go to the following website and at the top of the page search "PB 1399" for this publication

Sales Tax in Tennessee on the Purchase and sale of Farm Products
Go to the following website and at the top of the page search "PB 1806" for this publicationag.tennessee.edu

Tennessee Sales Tax Regulations re: the Sale of Farm Products.

Tennessee Sales Tax Regulation Re: the Sale of Farm Products.

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Sales and Use Tax Application to 
Farming, Timber Harvesting, Nursery Operations, and Agritourism 

Haslam Requests Federal Farm Assistance for 15 Counties

Additional Counties Expected as Damage Assessment Continues

TDA Foresters Offer Advice on Storm Damaged Trees and Forests

"Even though the top has been blown away, there is still the possibility that the tree may live," said TDA urban forester Bruce Webster.  "Trees have an amazing capacity to re-grow after damage, so it is good to give the tree time to recover."
Foresters by County
Safety Tips on wood debris burning.
Certified arborist in area.

TDA Now Accepting Proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grants

Expires June 15
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds to support grower education, infrastructure needs, food safety and marketing.
Universities, institutions, cooperatives, producers, industry or community-based organizations may submit a proposal for project funding for up to $50,000.
Proposal Information
Applicants who submit a project will be notified by June 29 if TDA intends to present the project ot USDA for funding.

New Bull Importation Requirements Due to Trichomoniasis

Breeding bulls entering Tennessee must now be accompanied with a certificate of veterinary inspection and be thoroughly tested for Trichomoniasis.
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TDA Reminds Farmers TAEP Application Period Begins June 1

June 1-7
If you missed this year's cost share opportunities, please put it on your calendar to remember for next year!
TAEP was established in 2005 and spported by the General Assembly to increase farm income by helping farmers invest in better farming practices and by encouraging diversification and innovation.  Through TAEP, farmers can qualify for 35 or 50 percent cost share, ranging from a maximum of $1,200 to $15,000 depending on the project.
TN Ag Enhancement Program Applicaitons Now Available

TDA Partners with Ag In The Classroom to Support Community Gardens

Grants will help to establish local sustainable gardens.

Data and Statistics

Environmental Data
Census of Agruculture Data

The Tennessee General Assembly recently passed legislation expanding the Retail Accountability Program to require wholesalers to report the sales of an expanded range of products, including food items and other types of tangible property.  A memo which discusses more details about what items need to be reported to the Department has been posted to our website at http://www.tn.gov/revenue/section/hot-topics.