Grassroots Government - 4-16-21

SUMMARY

This week, we have our first guest on the podcast! Julia Letlow was sworn in this week as Louisiana's first Republican Congresswoman and is capping off her busy week by joining us on the podcast. But first, we discuss some issues facing Louisiana agriculture in the state legislature in the newest legislative session as well as some disaster relief updates on the national front.

SHOW NOTES

• Louisiana Farm Bureau President's Column: Disaster Safety Net

• Julia Letlow Joins U.S. House Ag Committee

• Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

  • The latest about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

  • See the latest economic assistance data from the USDA in this dashboard.

  • U.S. Department of Agriculture -- Farmers.gov

• 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.

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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.