Agriculture - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Century Farms Act" for the purpose of recognizing the historical significance of family farms that have been in continuous operation in this state for over 100 years and to highlight their contribution to agriculture in and the economy of this state. - Amends TCA Title 43.
SB 874, now Public Chapter 200, creates the "Tennessee Century Farms Act" to recognize family farms operating continuously for over 100 years. It directly affects qualifying farms meeting specific criteria: at least 10 acres, $1,000 annual revenue, family ownership for 100+ years, and at least one resident owner. The law establishes a program where the Agriculture Commissioner will designate century farms, provide free commemorative signs to owners, and maintain a public database to promote awareness of these historic farms' contributions to Tennessee's agriculture and economy. The program uses existing department resources and collaborates with historic preservation groups.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 28, 2025
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Total actions
15
Key actions
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Committee
7
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/19/2025
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
State
District
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Shane Reeves
RRepublican
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