Cultivating Safety: National Farm Safety & Health Week 2023

This week, we dive into the wellbeing of those who feed our nation. Join us as we explore the critical topic of farm safety, featuring Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo from the Louisiana Farm Bureau. In this episode, we examine essential aspects of safety, from equipment precautions to health and wellness practices, and discuss how these elements impact the agricultural community.

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: John Schroder

In this episode, Avery Davidson continues our coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson  interviews Louisiana Treasurer, John Schroder. In this interview, Schroder shares his background in law enforcement, military service, and business and how he found his way into a political career. 

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Jeff Landry

In this episode, Avery Davidson continues our coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson  interviews Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry. Get a closer look into Landry's background, including some time working on a sugarcane farm, his political journey, and his vision for Louisiana.

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More Money to Develop Rural Louisiana

In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, host Avery Davidson visits with Deidre Robert from the Office of Rural Development. They talk about the significant increase in grant funding this year, with the office having five times more money available compared to an average year. Together, they explore the efforts by the Office of Rural Development to bolster support for rural communities in Louisiana.

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Richard Nelson

Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he interviews Richard Nelson, a current member of the Louisiana House of Representatives who's vying for the governor's office. In this episode, Davidson delves into Nelson's background, political experience, and his platform for the future of Louisiana. Tune in to this engaging podcast to learn more about Nelson's vision for the state and how he plans to tackle the pressing issues faced by Louisianans.

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Stephen Waguespack

Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he dives into the highly contested race for the next governor of Louisiana, where seven candidates are vying for the coveted office. In this episode, Avery begins acquainting us with the five Republican contenders, starting with Stephen Waguespack, a familiar face in the governor's office. Get an exclusive glimpse into Waguespack's background, experience, and his vision for the future of Louisiana in this captivating podcast exploring the Louisiana gubernatorial race.

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Hunter Lundy

2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. We are bringing you exclusive interviews with the candidates running for governor. So far, there are five Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent running for governor. TWILA’s Avery Davidson sits down with the lone independent candidate, Hunter Lundy.

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Shawn Wilson

2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. This week, we begin bringing you interviews with the candidates running for governor. To kick the series off, TWILA's Avery Davidson sat down with retired Secretary of Transportation, Shawn Wilson.

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