Farm Bureaus Partner to Hold Grain Bin Rescue Training Workshops in Northeast Louisiana
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LFBF) and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will hold their annual Grain Bin Rescue Training workshops in early February across northeast Louisiana. This will be the first in-person workshop since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled workshops in 2020. These workshops provide essential training tools for local volunteer and full-time firefighters, as well as anyone who works in agriculture. According to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Safety Director Wendell Miley, it is important to have local first responders involved in agricultural safety.
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Feasting on Agriculture: Kary’s Roux Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
This week, we’re launching a new edition of Feasting on Agriculture and it’s gumbo weather out there! That’s why TWILA’s Kristen Oaks-White is taking us to St. Landry Parish where a new brand of Louisiana rice makes the perfect ingredient in a hot bowl of gumbo.
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Livingston Parish Ag Agent Talks Her Way to the Sweet 16 on the National Stage
Jessie Hoover of Livingston Parish represented Louisiana at the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet. The contest was held at the 103rd American Farm Bureau Convention at Atlanta, Ga. January 7-12, 2022. Jessie Hoover, 35, represented Louisiana in the semi-final rounds of American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet at the 103rd Annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
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East Carroll Parish Grain Farmer Among Top 10 Young Farmers in America
Matt Dennis of East Carroll Parish represented Louisiana at the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. The contest was held at the 103rd American Farm Bureau Convention at Atlanta, Ga. January 7-12, 2022. Matt Dennis, 28, will represent Louisiana for the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Achievement Award at the 103rd Annual American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Field to Feast: Blackened Crawfish with Spicy Bacon Butter on Popcorn Rice Grits with Crawfish Town USA
Crawfish season is almost here, and we're kicking off the celebration early in this month's Field to Feast! TWILA's Jennifer Finley takes us to Crawfish Town USA to create a savory crawfish and popcorn rice dish that will make a perfect addition to your holiday menu.
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Field to Feast: Three Roll Rum Flank Steak with Alma Sugar Marinade
In this week’s Field to Feast, Jennifer Finley takes us to Alma Sugarcane Farm & Mill where they are running at full speed through grinding season. From there, Jennifer and Chef Yvette Bonnano whip up a Louisiana #Beef appetizer and a holiday cocktail called a Coquito, made with Three Roll Estate Dark Rum. Cheers!
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Field to Feast: Curried Pumpkin, Crawfish & Corn Bisque
Fall is in the air, and it's the perfect time to visit your local pumpkin patch! In this week's Field to Feast, TWILA's Jennifer Finley takes us to the LSU AgCenter Corn Maze at the LSU Burden Botanic Gardens. From there, she heads to the kitchen at Houmas House and Gardens to whip up a rich pumpkin, crawfish & corn bisque to warm your belly and give you all the fall feels!
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Field to Feast: Ultimate Charcuterie Board with Circle M Farms
Homemade charcuterie boards make the perfect appetizer to entertain guests, and making one is much easier than you might think! To make a successful board, focus on 3 things: variety, taste, and texture. In this installment of Field to Feast, TWILA's Jennifer Finley takes us to Circle M Farms in Franklinton, where goat cheese is on the menu for this delicious charcuterie board!
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La. Farm Bureau Reengages Disaster Relief Fund
Baton Rouge, La.— The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is engaging the Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation Disaster Relief Fund for the second time in as many years in response to damage caused by Hurricane Ida. Ida tied as the strongest storm to ever make landfall in Louisiana.
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Lisa Wiggins Named 2021 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
The Louisiana Ag in the Classroom named Lisa Wiggins of Natchitoches Parish the 2021 Teacher of the Year, her second time winning the award. The award recognizes a Louisiana teacher for achievements and efforts in teaching students the importance of agriculture. Wiggins is the school librarian at Northwestern State Elementary Lab School in Natchitoches, LA where she teaches English language arts, science and reading to her K-5th grade students using literacy gardens she built more than a decade ago.
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Field to Feast: Grilled New York Strip Steak at Wooldridge Cattle Company
Where's the best place to buy the best beef in your area? Your local rancher of course! In this week's Field to Feast, Jennifer Finley takes us to Wooldridge Cattle Company in Caddo Parish, to grill up a delicious New York Strip steak!
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Field to Feast: Beef & Beet Fajitas
In this week’s Field to Feast, TWILA’s Jennifer Finley teams up with Jay Ducote to dig up some fresh veggies at Fullness Farm in Baton Rouge. From there, they make a stop at Iverstine Farms Butcher to pick out a great cut of meat for Jay D’s #Beef Fajitas with Roasted Beets and Pickled Carrots. Is it lunch time yet?!
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