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HB 1536·TN·house

Agriculture, Dept. of - As enacted, enacts the "Representative Johnny Shaw Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 43.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Johnny Shaw (D)
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Pub. Ch. 946

May 15, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a new initiative, run by the Department of Agriculture, that contracts with private, nonprofit, or academic partners to deliver statewide agricultural education, digital tools, and market opportunities. It targets farmers, producers, students, and rural communities, aiming to modernize the state's agriculture sector. The program includes annual independent evaluations and reporting requirements.

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