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NEW ORLEANS—Louisiana Farm Bureau President Jim Harper was re-elected to serve for his third term at the 100th Annual Convention of the organization on Sunday. The election took place during the organization’s voting delegates session, and saw the re-election of the members of the executive Committee as well. Harper, a grain, sugarcane, rice and crawfish farmer, said it was an honor to serve as president once again, especially during the centennial year.
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS—A Vermilion Parish rice and crawfish farmer is this year’s Outstanding Young Farm Woman. Laura Hebert, 30, received the award at the Louisiana Farm Bureau's 100th Annual Convention in New Orleans on June 23, 2022. “Winning this award is truly an honor," said Hebert. “I am constantly trying to better myself and my career in farming, and winning this award is a step in the right direction."
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS—“You walk into a grocery store passing the fresh produce, meats and then notice the labeling with dates, grades and nutrition information, everything but place of produce origin on the package. This creates uncomfortable consumers and adds to the lack of understanding of our food and fiber system,” began Emmerson Lyon’s talk.
Read MoreNew Orleans—Inflation and increased food costs are driving up the price tag for the 2023 Farm Bill above $1 trillion, according to American Farm Bureau Economist Shelby Myers. Myers was part of a panel of speakers at the Farm Bill conference held June 25 at the 100th Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation at the New Orleans Marriott. On the panel with Myers were Samantha Buchalter, vice-president of The Russell Group, Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, and Tara Smith, executive vice-president of Michael Torrey Associates. American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Director of Government Affairs Andrew Walmsley moderated the conference.
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS — A St. Martin Parish dancer and West Carroll Parish vocalist won their respective talent divisions at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s Centennial Celebration June 24 at the Marriott Hotel in New Orleans. Rowen Angelle, 10, claimed the Junior Talent crown, while singer Brenna Landry from Lafourche Parish finished first runner-up and dancer Cooper Becnel, representing Calcasieu Parish, was second runner-up. The Senior Talent winner was vocalist Olivia Diane Johnson, 14, from West Carroll Parish, with fellow singer Kinsey Waits from Vermilion Parish finishing as first runner-up and dancer Allie Zeringue from Assumption Parish as second runner-up.
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS—Philip and Chelsie Domingues of Vermillion Parish came full circle at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Centennial Convention here on Thursday. The sugarcane, cattle and soybean farmers near Erath, La. have been named the state’s top young farmers during the organization’s annual awards event. This was the first time they were finalists in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award competition and were clearly emotional after winning the competition.
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS—Four of Louisiana’s finest young farmers and ranchers competed in the final round of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet June 23rd at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention at the New Orleans Marriott. When the dust had settled and the tractors were parked in the shed, Amanda Duhon, a farm wife from Maurice, Louisiana, had earned the right to represent the Louisiana Farm Bureau at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th Annual Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico in January.
Read MoreNew Orleans—The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation culminated the opening night of its 100th Annual Convention with Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau capturing the President’s Award for the third straight year. The President’s Award recognizes the parish Farm Bureau that excels in membership, advocacy and communications over the past year. Louisiana Farm Bureau President Jim Harper presented the award to Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau President Bryan Simon Thursday night at the New Orleans Marriott.
Read MoreNew Orleans—Retired Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson is a member of the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction, a recipient of the American Farm Bureau Founders Award and can now list himself among the very few to receive the Louisiana Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Awards. Louisiana Farm Bureau President Jim Harper presented Anderson with the award Thursday June 23 at the New Orleans Marriott. Harper made the presentation during the 100th Annual Convention Awards Program. He also presented Anderson’s wife, Vivian, with a gift.
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS—More than 1,500 farmers, ranchers, and rural residents are at the New Orleans Marriott for the 100th Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. This marks the first time in three years that members have been able to meet in person, due to restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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