Knox County Republican lawmakers named Friends of Farm Bureau
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation has recognized several Knox County Republican state lawmakers for their commitment to supporting farmers and strengthening agriculture across the Volunteer State.
State Reps. Dave Wright, Jason Zachary, Michele Carringer, Elaine Davis, and Justin Lafferty, all Republicans representing Knox County, were honored as part of the inaugural Friends of Farm Bureau award program for their support of legislation benefiting Tennessee farmers and their engagement with the local agricultural community.
“No group has contributed more to Tennessee’s success than the farmers who work tirelessly to feed our state and nation,” the lawmakers said. “We are grateful to the Farm Bureau for this recognition and remain committed to protecting our state’s agricultural heritage by supporting the family farms that make Knox County unique.”
This year, lawmakers in the General Assembly approved new laws to expand insurance coverage for homeowners and farmers, protect the Volunteer State’s meat industry by launching a statewide branding initiative highlighting Tennessee-raised livestock, and streamline the process for local farmers to lease land from historic sites.
The agriculture and forestry industries employ hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans and directly and indirectly contribute up to $103 billion to the Volunteer State’s economy every year.
State Reps. Dave Wright of District 19, Jason Zachary of District 14, Michele Carringer of District 16, Justin Lafferty of District 89, and Elaine Davis of District 18 each represent part of Knox County in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
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