Kevin Hensley
@KevinHensley
Director of Public Policy for TFBF. Tweets are my own, but mostly about Agriculture.
This place must be protected at all costs.
There's a Pizza Hut in North Carolina that is untouched by time; red cups for beverages, light fixtures, jukebox, table cloths, and even has the salad bar oh my god
A big thank you to @RepJohnRose and @MarshaBlackburn for taking time on your Saturday night to attend the Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Conference. We appreciate your commitment to the future leaders of Tennessee agriculture and thank you for your support of…
An honor to have @RepJohnRose with us this evening welcoming close to 400 young farmers to Tennessee's 6th congressional district. Appreciate your time and enthusiasm for #TNAgriculture, Congressman Rose! #TNFarmBureau I #TNYFR25
Appreciate @MarshaBlackburn joining us for our YF&R Summer Conference final banquet and the encouragement she shared with our young farmers this evening! Thanks for advocating for #TNAgriculture. #TNFarmBureau | #TNYFR25
Close to 400 Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers. An awesome group we couldn’t be prouder of! #TNFarmBureau | #TNYFR25
LISTEN: @DepSecVaden joins us on Root of the Matter to talk about his journey to USDA and how he's bringing his Tennessee agriculture roots with him to make his focus American farmers. 📷: tnfarmbureau.org/rotm-stephen-v… #TNFarmBureau I #TNAgriculture
This week, I met with admin officials & President @realdonaldtrump to discuss issues facing America's farmers & ranchers. It’s important to have these conversations to ensure government serves as a partner in the success of farmers & ranchers as we stock America’s pantries.
California has no right to tell Iowa farmers how to do their jobs. I am glad to see @AGPamBondi is continuing to fight for America’s producers in court. @USDA will support her every step of the way. usda.gov/about-usda/new…
Some of our crew spent this week in Washington, D.C. for @FarmBureau's Council of Presidents meeting. Highlights included a visit to the White House with @USDA @SecRollins and @EPA @leezeldin, as well as meeting with both senators - @MarshaBlackburn and @SenatorHagerty. Thankful…
.@WhiteHouse with the American Farm Bureau Federation, there is no better place to stand for America’s farmers. Today, I’m announcing USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. @POTUS and I are committed to delivering for those who feed this nation.🇺🇸
Tennessee @GovBillLee: "Our farmland is not just dirt. It is our national security. It is our economic future. It is our children's heritage. And it is under threat. And the leaders here recognize that."
Proud to join @SecRollins & fellow governors this morning to support @USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan, which will strengthen America’s food supply & further protect TN farmland from foreign adversaries. Tune in now:
LIVE SOON: I’ll be joined by @AGPamBondi, @Sec_Noem, @SecDef, @RealPNavarro, members of Congress and Governors to rollout @USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan. We’re securing America’s future - protecting our farmers, our food supply, and our great nation. 🇺🇸
Pretty incredible morning for the #TNFarmBureau crew and most importantly, Tennessee and American farmers! Thankful for leadership that is committed to securing our national security by protecting those who feed, fuel and clothe the nation.
@TNFarmBureau was proud to be at @SecRollins announcement today of the National Farm Security Action Plan on how we protect our farmland. Tennessee and @GovBillLee is leading the way! Thank you @SecDef, @Sec_Noem, @AGPamBondi , @RealPNavarro for recognizing this important topic!
🚨BREAKING: 11 America First Governors just backed @POTUS & @SecRollins National Farm Security Action Plan. No more CCP land grabs. No more foreign control of our food supply. 🇺🇸 “The golden era of American renewal begins with our farmland.” @PhilBryantMS @BobbyJindal…
In partnership with the @DeptofDefense, @DHSgov, and @TheJusticeDept - USDA is TODAY announcing a National Farm Security Action Plan! @USDA is taking action because farm security IS national security.
LIVE NOW: "Our farmers are on the front lines of food security, and that is essential to our national security."- @CongressmanGT
Congratulations Stephen Vaden, our new deputy secretary of agriculture from the Volunteer State! #TNFarmBureau I #TNAgriculture
It’s official - Stephen Vaden is officially deputy secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture! Proud for this Tennessee native and honored to be a part of his swearing-in ceremony today. Looking forward to his work in bettering our most important industry and making sure…
Today, Judge Stephen Vaden was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He will join @SecRollins not only to deliver on the promises of @POTUS, but also to execute the agriculture and nutrition policies of the One Big Beautiful Bill.…
ICYMI: We kicked off Tennessee’s America 250 celebration last week by visiting historic family farms across the state to honor our rich agricultural heritage & signing the Farmland Preservation Act. Learn more here: TN250.com