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                               HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 7019
                                             By Gant
                              A RESOLUTION to honor and commend James Roberson on
                                           being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the
                                           Year for the West Tennessee region.
       WHEREAS, it is fitting that we salute those citizens who, through their extraordinary
efforts, have distinguished themselves as agricultural leaders of whom we can all be proud; and
       WHEREAS, one such outstanding person is James Roberson, who was named the 2026
Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the West Tennessee region by the University of Tennessee
Extension in coordination with the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation; and
       WHEREAS, the Farmer of the Year Awards highlight each farmer's long and
distinguished career in such areas as ag production, marketing, business management, applied
research, environmental innovations, community service, and contributions to industry-related
organizations and their community; and
       WHEREAS, James Roberson and Roberson's Family Farm primarily raise Black Angus
beef cattle, utilizing managed pasture systems supported by hay and forage production,
emphasizing animal health, forage efficiency, and sustainable practices that support both
productivity and long-term farm viability; and
       WHEREAS, Roberson's Family Farm also produces pork and focuses heavily on direct-
to-consumer sales and educating the public about how beef and pork are raised; Mr. Roberson
opened a local meat market, The Fancy Cow, to allow himself and other area producers to
market products directly to consumers; and
       WHEREAS, Mr. Roberson's farm operation reflects his strong commitment to preserve
agricultural heritage while building a future-focused operation that can be sustained for
generations to come; and
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       WHEREAS, James Roberson exemplifies the spirit and dedication that are characteristic
of a true Tennessean, and we find it appropriate to honor and commend such an outstanding
and remarkable individual; now, therefore,
       BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor and congratulate James Roberson of Somerville upon his
selection as the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year for the West Tennessee region and extend
to him our best wishes for much continued success in all his future endeavors.
       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.
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