Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Fosters Collaboration and Support for a Strong Agricultural Future
By Amanda McElfresh
The Advocate
Within a few hours of severe storms passing through the state in early April, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation members and volunteers were on the phone with each other, assessing damage and determining the next steps to protect the future of their crops and livestock.
“By mid-morning, we had talked to at least six people in different areas of the state. We knew we had farmers with barns that were damaged by the wind and fields that were flooded. We were immediately figuring out what people needed,” said Robert Duncan, chair of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. “That connection and reliability is such an important part of what we do.”