President's Perspective -- Optimism Moving Into A New Year
This year is growing in the right direction for Louisiana farmers. As Christmas approached, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution, the American Relief Act, to fund the government through March. In addition to avoiding a government shutdown, there is major supplemental assistance for farmers and aid for those affected by natural disasters over the past couple of years. The Act also extended the existing farm bill for another year. On this episode of the podcast, Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Richard Fontenot reflects on that huge win for his friends and neighbors in agriculture and wants to build on that momentum to a new Farm Bill.
See the story from TWILA highlighting the need for assistance and a new farm bill.
Read more about the Continuing Resolution and its aid for farmers.
Read about a new bill filed by Congresswoman Letlow to strengthen funding for farmers and ranchers.
