Enhanced hemlock restoration support

The Department of Agriculture Tennessee, doing business as the Division of Animal Industries, received a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service R8-Southern Region under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Restoration/Revegetation program (CFDA 10.717). This funding will support the Division's efforts to provide enhanced hemlock restoration services in Tennessee over the award period of August 11, 2023 to June 11, 2029. The Division of Animal Industries has extensive experience delivering a range of agricultural services to federal agencies through prime and subcontract awards, including animal disease testing, food safety inspections, and forestry management. This new Cooperative Agreement enables the Division to leverage its expertise and capabilities to assist the USDA Forest Service in advancing hemlock restoration initiatives in Tennessee as part of the broader IIJA program to address natural resources-related infrastructure and ecosystem restoration needs.