Farmers Frustrated at Disaster Assistance in the Aftermath of Hurricane Laura

By Jim Hummel

KATC

CALCASIEU PARISH — More than one year after Hurricane Laura caused more than $1.6-billion in damage to the state’s agriculture industry, some farmers say assistance has been inadequate.

“It’s very slow to get any type of aid in your pocket,” said farmer Brandon Vail. “It's not a cheap deal to rebuild and rebuilding is going to take several years.”

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