Major USDA funding supports rural Tennessee farms and communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced nearly $89 million in investments for 13 rural development projects across Tennessee. These projects, guided by USDA Rural Development, are designed to strengthen agricultural communities, improve infrastructure, and provide educational opportunities for future farmers.
“We are working every day at USDA to ensure our family farmers have the tools and markets to keep farming for generations to come. Rural Tennessee helps feed and fuel America and the world, and President Trump is committed to investing in these communities so they continue to be productive and fulfilling places to live for generations to come. If our farmers and ranchers do not have the resources to continue to farm, then we cannot feed ourselves. President Trump understands how important it is to have a safe, secure, and resilient farm economy,” said Secretary Brooke Rollins.
The $89 million investment will impact 28 counties across Tennessee, supporting farmland preservation, economic growth, and rural education. “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and this significant investment in our rural communities will strengthen farmland preservation, enhance infrastructure, and expand educational opportunities for the next generation of farmers. I’m grateful for Secretary Rollins’ partnership to create greater opportunity for families across Tennessee,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
“Tennessee farmland should be used to grow the crops that feed our state and country, not to house solar panels made by foreign countries like Communist China. Secretary Rollins and President Trump are right to put an end to these Green New Deal subsidies that waste taxpayer dollars while threatening America’s food security. I applaud this administration for investing in rural communities across Tennessee and empowering them to prosper for years to come,” said Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn.