NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee has recognized Chris Lam, Ph.D., of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award. Lam is among 23 state employees who were selected by their department’s leadership to receive a Governor’s Excellence in Service Award. The honorees are transforming the way state government delivers services and providing Tennessee taxpayers with the highest quality service at the lowest possible cost. “Dr. Lam excels at performing laboratory functions as well as interpreting chemical analysis for colleagues who serve the public,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “His work is often behind the scenes,…
Author: Tennessee Dept of Agricultural
NASHVILLE — Tennessee today marked its annual Ag Day on the Hill celebration at the State Capitol in Nashville. Gov. Bill Lee was joined by key industry leaders, lawmakers, agricultural students, and community supporters to highlight the strong collaboration among Tennessee’s agricultural community dedicated to the advancement of farming and forestry in the state. “Agriculture and forestry are Tennessee’s number one industry, driving not only our economy but also our way of life,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “Ag Day on the Hill gives us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible work being done by farmers, forest landowners, and…