Agribusiness Development
Cultivating Business
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Agribusiness Development Section exists to provide information and services for your prospective or expanding agribusiness. We will coordinate with other state and local agencies to provide "one-stop shopping" for you. In addition we can also draw on two other outstanding resources; namely, the University of Tennessee's Center for Profitable Agriculture and Forest Products Center.
Tennessee's Agribusiness Advantages
Tennessee is the "Center of the South" and borders eight other states. No matter where your clients are, they're not too far from Tennessee. With 6 interstates, major rivers, international airports and extensive railways, you can ship to anywhere in the world from Tennessee.
Tennessee is a pro-business state with a governor who understands and works with businesses. With a work ethic that goes back to pioneering roots and the training and education to do any job, Tennessee’s workforce is second to none. Tennessee has a right-to-work law and offers a steady, dependable labor pool with union membership well below the national average.
One of the most visited states in the nation is also one of the best to live in. Parks, recreation, schools, climate and opportunity make Tennessee an incredible place to live. We have no personal state income tax, the lowest utility costs in the nation, worker’s compensation insurance among the nation’s lowest and no sales tax on industrial equipment. Enjoy a low cost of doing business right here in Tennessee.
Diversity not only describes the culture in Tennessee but the sites available, the communities and topography ranging from the Mississippi Delta to the Great Smoky Mountains. Here, diversity is not just a buzzword, it’s a way of life.
According to Tennessee Agricultural Statistics Service there are 91,000 working farms in Tennessee producing a wide variety of agricultural commodities and livestock. Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the top five hardwood lumber producing states in the U.S. according to the TDA's Division of Forestry. Tennessee’s Economic Development Team is ready to work diligently to close the deal so your company can get on to the business of making a profit.
For more information contact:
Agribusiness Development Coordinator
Tennessee Dept of Agriculture
Market Development Division
P.O. Box 40627
Nashville, TN 37204
Voice: 615-837-5160
Fax: 615-837-5194
ed.harlan@state.tn.us