Grassroots Government - 1-29-21
SUMMARY
This week, the team is back together to discuss the Biden Administration and what the new leadership means for ag policy in D.C. Also, they discuss the two vacant House of Representative seats and their importance moving forward. Then Joe Mapes joins us to discuss the more local issues facing the state legislature as their 2021 session fast approaches.
SHOW NOTES
Labor
Department of State official release about exemptions for H-2 travelers --> visit this link.
American Farm Bureau news release about South African laborers --> visit this link.
CFAP
The latest about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
See the latest economic assistance data from the USDA here in this dashboard.
To see the latest from American Farm Bureau Federation about COVID-19, visit this link.
To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.
To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here.
WHAT IS GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT?
Each week, we'll break down politics at the state and national levels into the ways they affect farmers, ranchers and rural Louisiana. We'll also discuss how you can help change the discussion from the grassroots level wherever you are in the state.