Celebrating Louisiana’s Specialty Crops: Local Farmers Boost Economy and Provide Fresh, Nutritional Delights
By Amanda McElfresh
The Advocate
A fresh tomato on a lunchtime sandwich. A cool slice of watermelon on the patio. Fresh peppers tossed into a pot to season an evening meal.
Thanks to Louisiana’s soil conditions and adequate rainfall, it’s easy to find these types of specialty crops at local farmers markets, roadside stands and some stores.