Bill > HJR0328

This resolution honors Holden Farms, a fifth-generation family farm in Obion County, Tennessee, for receiving the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's (USPOULTRY) Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The resolution highlights the farm's sustainable agricultural practices, including strategic use of poultry litter as organic fertilizer, which has improved crop yields and soil health, and their commitment to preserving natural habitats and biodiversity. The Holden family, led by Kris and Rebecca Holden and their sons Hunter and Hayden, manages 2,085 acres of crops and a six-house poultry operation, and has been recognized for their innovative environmental stewardship. The resolution emphasizes the family's efforts to maintain wildlife habitats, preserve fence rows, and support local ecosystems, while also acknowledging their participation in the Century Farms program, which recognizes family-owned agricultural land maintained for over 100 years. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee General Assembly seeks to commend the Holden family for their dedication to agriculture and environmental conservation, recognizing the critical role of family farms in rural communities.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0328&ga=114