The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, the state’s largest general farm organization, will hold its 100th Annual Meeting and Centennial Celebration June 23-26, 2022 at the New Orleans Marriott on Canal St.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will delay the closure of the Old River Lock by two weeks to allow for movement of agricultural goods at the height of harvest.
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Volunteers at every level across the country are celebrated during National Volunteer Week (April 17-23), and rightly so. They often work side-by-side with dedicated staffers who share their passion for a cause, a special interest or an industry.
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Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Acadiana now have a bushel of resources to help them learn about agriculture and how farmers and ranchers affect their daily lives.
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Last week we were able to celebrate one of my favorite holidays of the year, St Patrick’s Day. A special day when I always remember my grandmother, whose maiden name was McCarthy.
This year we celebrated St Patrick’s Day with around 85 Farm Bureau members from Louisiana.
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Ready, aim, PULL! The 2022 Louisiana Farm Bureau Sporting Clays Shootout will take place on Friday, April 8 at Los Paloma Sporting Range and Event Center in Benton, La. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. that morning. The cost is $125 per person or $500 per team. Ammunition will be available for purchase at the event.
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Three icons of Louisiana agriculture will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction during a ceremony at L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge on March 24.
The new inductees are former director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service and current chancellor of LSU Alexandria Paul Coreil, of Alexandria; long time Louisiana Radio Network farm broadcaster Don Molino, of Baton Rouge; and Jim Monroe, of Pineville, the former assistant to the president at Louisiana Farm Bureau, where Monroe worked for 47 years.
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As a valued Farm Bureau member, you are invited to participate in this short survey inquiring about your current experience with the Farm Bureau incentive program offered by Ford.
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The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation seeks eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board.
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The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LFBF) and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will hold their annual Grain Bin Rescue Training workshops in early February across northeast Louisiana. This will be the first in-person workshop since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled workshops in 2020.
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America's largest farm advocacy group renewed its support of a no-cost sugar policy that creates a level playing field for sugar producers while ensuring a safe, reliable and affordable supply for consumers.
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Matt Dennis, 28, will represent Louisiana for the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Achievement Award at the 103rd Annual American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jessie Hoover, 35, represented Louisiana in the semi-final rounds of American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet at the 103rd Annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The American Farm Bureau Federation presented awards to state Farm Bureaus at the organization’s 103rd Convention, which runs through Jan. 12. The awards recognize excellence in implementation of outstanding member programs and membership achievement in 2021.
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The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is still accepting nominations through Dec. 3 for its induction ceremony, which will be held March 24, 2022, in Baton Rouge.
The nomination form can be found online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com or at any parish LSU AgCenter extension office.
The nomination form should include the nominee’s major contributions to Louisiana agriculture, any leadership roles, honors and awards received by the nominee, and significant civic and public service accomplishments performed by the nominee.
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