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'Once it's gone, it's gone.' How some Tennessee farmers are protecting their land for generations to come.

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Nearly 40% of Tennessee’s land is farmland. But Tennessee is rapidly losing its farmland, mostly to development. Once land is developed it is exceptionally difficult to ever turn it back. In response, some farmers, organizations and the state are currently working together to help preserve farms and farmland in Tennessee. 

Today we are speaking with two Tennessee farmers about how they’re approaching stewarding their properties for generations to come. We’ll also speak with State Senator Jack Johnson about a bill he sponsored that seeks to help Tennessee farmers protect their farmland. Join us!

This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.

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  • Marianne Blackwell, Cattle farmer in Rutherford County
  • Gary Gardner, 4th generation farmer in Ardmore, Tennessee
  • Liz McLaurin, President and CEO Land Trust for Tennessee
  • Senator Jack Johnson, Tennessee State Senator, sponsor of the Farmland Preservation Bill
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