By Ashley Joseph
KPLC
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -A new round of COVID-19 relief is set to go to a broad range of Louisiana farmers.
The pandemic has affected much if not all of the agricultural sector, but many farmers did not benefit from previous rounds of relief.
”There’s additional payments for livestock owners, poultry...we’re also trying to reach some of the smaller farmers and the minority community...,” said Dr. Mike Strain.
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing new programs to aid farmers, ranchers, and producers with financial assistance as a result of COVID-19 market disruptions.