90th Annual Meeting: June 28-July 1, 2012
We hope to see you at our 90th Annual Meeting at the New Orleans Marriott®, 555 Canal Street. We'll continue to bring convention coverage to the web, sharing photos, stories and information you need as we recognize outstanding accomplishments in Louisiana agriculture. Thank you for all you do!
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Meeting Notices / Contest Forms / Event Photos / Youth Contests Brochure
2012 YF&R Achievement Award Finalists
MORRIS FAMILY: This Week in Louisiana Agriculture Reporter A.J. Sabine introduces us to Bobby and Melissa Morris of West Baton Rouge Parish, one of three finalists for the 2012 Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. Stay tuned for the remaining finalists' video profiles.
89th Annual Meeting Recap: July 7-10, 2011
Thank you for joining us for our 89th Annual Meeting. We took a lot of great photos and they're all free for download, so make sure you check them out.
2011 LFBF AWARD WINNERS: This Week in Louisiana Agriculture Host Michael Danna recaps all of the award winners from this year's 89th Annual Meeting.
STRAIN SAYS FARMERS MUST FLEX POLITICAL MUSCLE (July 8, 2011)
Story by Sam Irwin & Linda Benedict
NEW ORLEANS — Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain said the state’s farmers need to protect and strengthen their position if they are to take advantage of the increasing worldwide demand for food, clothing and shelter.
ST. LANDRY WINS PRESIDENT'S TROPHY, OIL CITY COUPLE NAMED TOP YOUNG FARMERS (July 7, 2011)
Story by Farm Bureau News Staff Reports
NEW ORLEANS — The St. Landry Parish Farm Bureau was awarded the coveted President’s Trophy by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation at the organization’s 89th annual meeting here.
ST. MARTIN'S JESSIE ELIZABETH BREAUX WINS FARM BUREAU QUEEN'S CONTEST (July 9, 2011)
Story by Valerie Foman, Farm Bureau News Staff Writer
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana agriculture just got much more attractive with the crowning of Jessie Breaux as the 2011-2012 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen.
LAFOURCHE MUSICIAN & YOUNG DANCER WIN FARM BUREAU TALENT CONTEST (July 8, 2011)
Story by Hillary Whittaker, Farm Bureau News Staff Writer
NEW ORLEANS — Lafourche musician J’Leigh Danae Chauvin strummed her way to first place at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s Talent Contest July 8 at the organization’s 89th annual meeting at the New Orleans Marriott.
WILSON JUDICE, OF ST. MARY PARISH, WINS YF&R DISCUSSION MEET (July 7, 2011)
Story by Chuck Cannon, Special to Farm Bureau News Staff Reports
NEW ORLEANS — Education, education, education. That was the message espoused by Wilson Judice, winner of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation in New Orleans.
LOUIS DREYFUS' PORT ALLEN GRAIN FACILITY POISED TO HELP LOUISIANA FARMERS FEED THE WORLD (July 9, 2011)
Story by Michael Danna, Farm Bureau News Staff Writer
NEW ORLEANS — The construction manager for one of the world’s largest grain buyers said Saturday Louisiana grain producers are positioned to feed a global population that could top 9 billion by 2050.
LOUISIANA COTTON ACREAGE INCREASING AS PRICES REMAIN STEADY (July 9, 2011)
Story by A. Denise Attaway, Farm Bureau News Staff Writer
NEW ORLEANS — An LSU AgCenter cotton specialist said if prices remain steady, farmers could see cotton acreage increasing in Louisiana.
AUSTIN BORDELON QUOTES SHAKESPEARE TO WIN FARM BUREAU TALK MEET (July 8, 2011)
Story by A. Denise Attaway, Farm Bureau News Staff Writer
NEW ORLEANS — Austin Bordelon of Avoyelles Parish quoted Shakespeare and compared farmers to Julius Caesar Friday to win the Talk Meet held during the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s 89th annual meeting here Friday.
FARM BUREAU HONORS FRANKLIN'S REGNAL WALLACE (July 7, 2011)
Story by Greg Hilburn, Senior Reporter for The News-Star
NEW ORLEANS — Franklin Parish's Regnal Wallace has been one of the most recognizable voices for Louisiana agriculture for more than four decades.