Tangipahoa Parish Agricultural Advocate Crowned 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen

2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen Jean Treas

NEW ORLEANS—Rhinestones and evening gowns filled the ballroom as young women from across Louisiana competed in the Queen’s Contest, and a Tangipahoa Parish beauty took home the crown Saturday night.

Jean Treas, 19, of Tangipahoa Parish was crowned the 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen at the organizations 104th Annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention on June 20 at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel.

Twenty-one young women representing their respective parish Farm Bureaus participated in the event. The three-day competition included an interview to test knowledge of the agricultural industry and the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, a style show at the Women’s Brunch and an evening gown presentation.

The judges narrowed down the twenty-one hopefuls to the top ten finalists, who were invited to answer an on-stage question. The question was, “How can young people change the future of agriculture for the better?”

“Young people can change the future of agriculture by continuing to be a Farm Bureau member, buying local, meeting their farmers and creating connections to better their cultures,” Treas responded.

Treas said she is honored to represent Louisiana agriculture and looks forward to sharing the stories of farmers and ranchers across the state throughout her year as queen.

Treas is the 19-year-old daughter of Joey and Nicole Liuzza and Daniel and Kelly Treas. She is actively involved in her family’s fifth-generation farming operation. Through the farm’s agritourism activities, she said she enjoys sharing the story of agriculture with the public while helping preserve her family’s farming legacy.

Treas is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, where she hopes to combine her passion for agriculture and farm safety to support Louisiana producers.

Representing the state’s largest general farm organization, Treas will spend the next year serving as the face and voice of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. During her reign, she will participate in several statewide festivals and events, along with a national appearance at the annual Mystick Krewe of Louisianians Mardi Gras Ball in Washington, D.C.

First runner-up Avery Thibodeaux of Jefferson Davis Parish, 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen Jean Treas and second runner-up and Miss Congeniality Izabella Johnson of St. Martin Parish.

Averi Thibodeaux, of Jefferson Davis Parish, was named first runner-up in the contest. Izabella Johnson, of St. Martin Parish was named second runner-up and Miss Congeniality.

The Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen’s Contest is organized by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee.