Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Calls for Urgent Action on New Farm Bill, Warns of Economic Threats to Growers and Food Security
By Amanda McElfresh
The Advocate
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is urging federal lawmakers to create and enact a new long-term Farm Bill to help the state’s farmers and ranchers see opportunities for economic sustainability.
The Farm Bill officially expired on Sept. 30, meaning there is currently no federal safety net for farmers, said Richard Fontenot, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.