May 5th
The Tennessee Chamber is partnering with the Tennessee Farm Bureau to host Agriculture and Commerce: Effects of the Pandemic on Rural Economies. The program will focus on agriculture and other economic factors that contribute to rural economies, an outlook on local government, and a Tennessee government leadership panel. Agenda: 8:00- Welcome: Bradley Jackson and Jeff Aiken 8:10- Bill Fox, A Pandemic Economy: Bill Fox, University of Tennessee 8:25- Agricultural Economics Overview and Outlook: John Newton, American Farm Bureau Federation 8:40- Local Governments and Financial Impacts: David Connor, Tennessee County Officials Association 8:55- State Leader Panel Discussion 9:10- Questions