Two Louisiana Rice Farms Play a Major Role in Conservation Best Practices

By Kane Webb

USA Rice

Last week, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s Office of Soil and Water Conservation (LDAF-OSWC) visited two farms to learn about Best Management Practices (BMPs) on rice production agricultural lands to increase air and water quality, wildlife habitat, soil health, and more.  The purpose of the visits was to film the story of implementing BMPs on the farm, and share the experience of two south Louisiana rice farming families.  The resulting film will be released by the LDAF in the coming months.

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