Grassroots Government - 5-3-20
SUMMARY
This week, Joe Mapes tells us about the state legislature returning to work in Baton Rouge. Also, Andy Brown updates us on the ever-changing news coming from Capitol Hill with assistance programs. We also discuss at length the newest concern for both American Farm Bureau and Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation -- livestock processing -- aka, the nation's food supply.
SHOW NOTES
Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
AFBF's update on the New Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
To see the latest from American Farm Bureau Federation about COVID-19, visit this link.
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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.