House Standing Committee
Agriculture

About the Agriculture Committee: The House Agriculture Committee is charged with two somewhat different responsibilities. The committee ís first function is to process legislation which is agricultural in subject matter -- control of equine infectious anemia, euthanasia of animals, the use of state funds for cash awards at state and local fairs, etc. Other areas of concern are human nutrition and home economics and plant industry. Its second responsibility is to study the needs and concerns of Tennessee farmers and to address their problems and grievances with appropriate legislative remedies. These might include, but are not limited to, agricultural economics and research, production and marketing; animal industry and diseases of animals; dairy industry; livestock and meat products inspection. In this respect, the committee conducts public hearings with representatives from many farm groups appearing to present their views. More »

Kelley Shirley, Secretary
108 War Memorial Bldg.
Phone (615) 741-7001

Jeremy Maxwell, Research Analyst
Phone (615) 741-1100 ext.45083