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Let’s go on an Ag Adventure!

fieldstaff — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:45:58 +0000

The Calcasieu Parish Farm Bureau and the Calcasieu Parish Women’s Leadership Committee recently worked with the Calcasieu Parish Extension Service to create an Ag Adventure for kindergarten students and their teachers. Ag Adventures is an effort to increase ag literacy and was held in conjunction with the Southwest District Livestock Show. Students and their teachers were able to get ‘hands on’ with agriculture. The students learned about rice, aquaculture, horses, foods and nutrition and more! Students also participated in their own rodeo and were able to enter the barrell racing or bull riding events – at least the stick horse variety. The Mini Farm was also a big hit, especially when twin lambs were born during the event – it really was an Ag Adventure! Teachers were given lessons and classroom materials to continue their Ag Adventures back at school. Thanks to everyone who helped and participated in the event.

Many Mardi Gras

fieldstaff — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:33:16 +0000

Young farmers from across Louisiana gathered at Cypress Bend in Many for the annual LFBF YF&R Leadership Conference in January. The purpose of the conference is to give young farmers from across the state the chance to meet and to discuss the issues they face. The weekend started Friday night with a banquet, followed by a dance and costume contest. The meeting on Saturday included speakers covering topics including stress and the Louisiana Ag Literacy Day. Attendees also got a chance to discuss issues that will be coming up in the next Louisiana Legislative Session.

Women Taking Action Against Hunger

fieldstaff — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:32:18 +0000

The Louisiana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee along with several parish committees joined the fight against hunger. In honor of Hunger Action Month the Women’s Committees joined together to make a donation to the Cameron Community Action Agency and the Faith Share Mission, both in Grand Lake, LA. Women’s Leadership Committees from throughout the state helped by making donations which were delivered by members of the LFBF Women’s Leadership Committee. The goal of Hunger Action month is to provide an opportunity for people to engage in the fight against domestic hunger, as well as communicate the impacts of hunger.

Members of the LFBF Women’s Leadership Committee present donated items and monetary donations to volunteers at Faith Share Missions and the Cameron Community Action Agency.

The Hard Work Pays Off!

fieldstaff — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:18:30 +0000

: Fishing Tournament Proceed Checks Presented

Acadia, Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes met at the August LFBF State Board meeting to present checks from the proceeds of their Fishing Tournament to LFBF AITC Chair Maryledden Danos and LFBF President Ronnie Anderson. The three parishes joined forces once again this year to host a Fishing Tournament in Cocodrie, LA. The proceeds of the tournament benefited the Lousiana Ag in the Classroom Foundation and the Louisiana Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation. Presenting the checks were Glenn Hebert and Cathy Habetz from Acadia parish, Chris Fakier and Rodney Foret from Lafourche parish and Gordon Doiron and John Walther from Terrebonne parish. Thanks to these parishes for the work they put into the Fishing Tournament. Thanks also to everyone who came out and fished, volunteered, and donated their time and money to help out with the tournament!

And the winners are …..

fieldstaff — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:22:32 +0000

Wow - What a week! I hope everyone enjoyed their time in New Orleans for the LFBF Annual Meeting. I think it was a great time to catch up with old friends and get to know a few new ones. I’d like to congratulate all the winners at the convention.

Thanks to all the participants and applicants for all the work you put into preparing for the LFBF Convention. Thanks also to those parish voting delegates who helped to develop LFBF Policy for the upcoming year, your roles as voting delegates are some of the most important in our organization.

I look forward to working with you all in the upcoming year!

Shall we meet in the Big Easy?

fieldstaff — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:51:44 +0000

June 26-29 marks the dates for the 2008 LFBF Annual Meeting. Members from across Louisiana will gather in New Orleans to develop policy, attend commodity meetings, and see who will receive some of the top honors given by the Louisiana Farm Bureau. Members will also get a chance to catch up with old friends, pull for their favorite contestants and out bid each other in the Silent Auction.

Go Fish!

fieldstaff — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:35:43 +0000

The 2008 Foundation Fishing Tournament was held in Cocodrie, LA on Thursday, June 12, 2008. The weather was great, the fishing (mostly) was great, and I think everyone had a wonderful time. Fishermen and volunteers arrived on Wednesday to register and enjoy some South Louisiana cooking. On Thursday, after a full day of fishing, the boats returned! Back at the dock the fishermen headed for the scales. As the crowd gathered to watch the weigh-in, the fish tales started.

Special thanks o the sponsors, volunteers and of course the fishermen! We look forward to seeing everone back next year. Make plans now to be a the 2009 Fishing Tournament — someone’s gotta catch the one’s that got away!

Franklin Parish Annual Meeting (Posted by Tim Payne)

fieldstaff — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:22:43 +0000

The Franklin Parish Farm Bureau held its annual meeting March 17 and awarded $10,000 in scholarships to local high school students. The $10,000 was in addition to the $4,000 awarded to the Franklin Parish Farm Bureau queen, Kaitlyn McManus earlier in the year. Katelyn Leonard was first runner up and received $1,000 scholarship, while Lainey Wilson, second runner-up, also received $1,000.

“It’s our way of giving back to those Farm Bureau members who’ve supported our organization over the years,” said Scott Wiggers, Franklin Parish Farm Bureau president. “Since we began these scholarships we’ve awarded more than $60,000 to local students who plan on going to college.”

This year’s scholarship winners were Ryan Acker, William Bland, Kristin Carson, Shalisa Hollis, Katie Kincaid, Shelby Kiper, Blake Oliver, Michael Rawls, Corey Wright and Michael Young.

Click here to view photos of this year’s scholarship winners

Also during the meeting the Franklin Parish Farm Bureau board of directors named Brown McLemore a lifetime member of its board. McLemore served for 40 years as treasurer and parish board member. He is a retired produce grower.

Congratulations to all our scholarship winners and to Mr. McLemore.

Spring Meeting

fieldstaff — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:46:33 +0000

It’s that time of year again and Women for the state and parish Women’s Leadership Committees gathered in Baton Rouge this weekend for the Spring Meeting. The agenda was filled with timely topics, including Women’s Health Issues, Ronald McDonald House Charities, AITC, Legislative Issues, and presentations by AFBF personnel on working together. Participants also found time for a little fun and as usual a chance to catch up with Farm Bureau friends. From the comments I heard, a good time was had by all.

Membership Incentive Trip

fieldstaff — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:29:26 +0000

Wow - It seems like ever since the AFBF Convention in New Orleans we have been on a whirlwind! But we got to slow things down a little bit on the Membership Incentive Trip to Santa Barbara County, CA. Parish Presidents from all over the state were able to see first hand California agriculture in action. We got to visit with California farmers, or ranchers as they call themselves, and hear what issues and concerns they deal with in their operations. We got to visit strawberry, vegetable, citrus, avocado and cut flower operations and also got a tour of Firestone Winery. It was an amazing trip and the California folks ordered beautiful weather for our visit. They also treated us to a wonderful California Special – Tri-Tip BBQ with all the (delicious) fixings! Special thanks to Teri and the Santa Barbara County board members for the hospitality! Keep in mind that the 2008 Membership Incentive Trip is to Washington DC in Spring of 2009. We hope you can join us!

Cut Flowers

Firestone Winery Shall we taste?

Lunchtime Strawberries