Department of Agriculture
Julius Johnson, Commissioner
Agriculture Headlines
Suspected Equine Herpes Cases Reported in Tennessee
May 9, 2012TDA has received reports of suspected cases of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) infection in horses that participated in a recent trail ride in Tennessee...Learn More Animal Health Alert Update
Food Safety Seminar Focuses on Produce Safety
May 1, 2012Foodborne illness has increasingly been linked to contaminated produce like lettuce, tomatoes and cantaloupe. America's federal food safety laws have been updated...Learn More
Agriculture and Forestry "Listening Sessions" Set Statewide
April 5, 2012TDA is hosting a series of listening sessions across the state in April and May for farmers, forest landowners and agribusinesses...Learn More
About the Tennessee Department of Agriculture
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture promotes local produce and products and ensures safe and dependable food and fiber for all while conserving our natural resources. Farming and forestry not only preserve a time-honored way of life, but they also fuel the state's economy. Agricultural production generates more than $2.8 billion annually in farm cash receipts and nearly $300 million generated by timber sales. The Department touches the lives of Tennesseans everyday through the food we eat, the fuel we pump, the clothes we wear, the wood products we use and the land we enjoy.
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Tennessee Lawful Employment Act
The Tennessee Lawful Employment Act took effect January 1, 2012, and requires all employers in Tennessee to demonstrate that they are hiring and maintaining a legal workforce either by using the E-Verify program, or requesting all newly hired employees to provide proper authorization documents. Read more about E-Verify!
Governor Bill Haslam
