Julius Johnson (Tennessee)
Julius Johnson was the 36th and current Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture. He was first appointed in January 2011 by Governor Bill Haslam.[1] On March 21, 2016, Johnson announced his resignation from office effective May 1.[2]
Biography
Prior to his appointment, Johnson served as Chief Administrative Officer of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. In that capacity, he directed the federation's legislative affairs. Johnson served in the TFBF for over 37 years before being appointed commissioner. [1][3]
Education
- B.S. in animal science, University of Tennessee at Knoxville (1970)[3]
Political career
Commissioner of Agriculture (2011-2016)
Johnson was first appointed in January 2011 by Governor Bill Haslam.[1] He resigned effective May 1, 2016.[2]
Appointments
2010
Johnson was first appointed as the Commissioner of Agriculture in December 2010 by Governor Bill Haslam.[1]
Haslam stated, "Julius is a perfect fit for the Department of Agriculture. He’s been around farming and the Tennessee Farm Bureau all of his life, and he understands the issues inside and out. If Tennessee is to become the number one location in the Southeast for jobs, its largest industry – agriculture – must play a part in that, and Julius knows where the advantages are in rural Tennessee.”[4]
Personal
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Johnson and his wife, Karen, have two children. They reside in Columbia, TN and are members of the Columbia First United Methodist Church.[1]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, "Commissioner Biography" accessed November 23, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Knoxblogs.com, "http://knoxblogs.com/humphreyhill/2016/03/21/26474/," March 21, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Linkedin, "Julius Johnson," accessed December 5, 2015
- ↑ Tennessee Farm Bureau, "Governor-elect Bill Haslam chooses Julius Johnson To Lead Department of Agriculture," December 7, 2010
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Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture 2011–2016 |
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