Bill > HB0901

This bill establishes the Tennessee Century Farms Act, which creates a program to recognize and celebrate family farms in Tennessee that have been continuously operated by the same family for over 100 years. Under the bill, a "century farm" must be at least 10 acres in size, generate at least $1,000 in annual revenue, be owned by at least one Tennessee resident, and have remained in the same family for at least a century. The Commissioner of Agriculture will develop and oversee the program, which will involve establishing qualification criteria, working with a historic preservation center to administer the program, and providing free commemorative signs to qualifying farm owners. The designated historic preservation center will maintain a database of century farms, collaborate with the Department of Agriculture and Tennessee Historical Commission, and work to educate the public about the significance of these long-standing agricultural operations. The program aims to promote awareness of Tennessee's agricultural heritage and recognize the economic and historical contributions of multi-generational family farms. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the program to be operated using existing departmental resources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0901&ga=114