Governor signs bill into law.
On Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Farmland Preservation Act, landmark legislation ensuring farms can be preserved for future generations. Upon passage into law with the Governor’s signature, the Farmland Preservation Act establishes a permanent conservation easement and creates a grant fund to support farmers who voluntarily choose to protect their farmland. The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support
“Agriculture is the top driver of Tennessee’s economy, and our farmers play an important role in our state’s success,” said Gov. Lee. “As Tennessee experiences unprecedented economic growth and job creation, the Farmland Preservation Act ensures that family farms can be preserved well into the future. I thank the General Assembly for their partnership in supporting rural communities so that all Tennesseans can thrive.”
“Tennessee’s farmland is disappearing at an alarming rate, and once it’s gone, we don’t get it back,” said Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin). “This is about preserving more than just open space; it’s about protecting a way of life that has defined our state for generations. I’m proud to stand with farmers across Tennessee and thankful to Governor Lee and my colleagues in the General Assembly for helping us make this important investment in Tennessee’s agricultural future.”
