The results are in and Tennessee cattle producers have voted to increase the assessment they pay to support in-state promotions of beef, announced state Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson.
"In today's competitive market, it's important for farmers to reassess their efforts in the marketplace and how they can best reach today's consumer," Johnson said. "I'm pleased to have authorized this referendum and to have provided an opportunity for producers to have a say in determining their business future."
Tennessee cattle producers cast their votes recently in a statewide referendum authorized by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The referendum was requested by the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association, the state's largest cattle organization.
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