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Before any country can be a great nation it must first be a nation great in agriculture. For Louisiana to maintain a leading position, we must surpass existing standards of agricultural and forestry achievement and seek additional opportunities for growth and prosperity. Louisiana's agricultural industries and its forestry, soil and water resources are critical to the advancement of our state and play a central role in our diverse cultural heritage. As your Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, I am committed to working with the farmer and forester, producer and processor and all others to ensure our food is safe, our fiber production among the best and our animals strong and healthy. Thank you for the honor and privilege to serve you.
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Hurricane Gustav devastates Louisiana's agricultural industry
A video compilation of Hurricane Gustav's impact on the state agricultural industry.
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Commissioner Strain advises consumers to be safe with chainsaws.
A public service announcement
Veterinarians with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry work closely with the state's 60 - 70 licensed turtle farmers. Louisiana is the only state with a self-regulated pet turtle industry.
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LDAF list of professional licensed arborists
Louisiana Farmers Market& Fruit Stands Directory
Do you offer any recipes?
Yes, they may be found on our Publications page. Recipes may also be found in the LDAF's bi-weekly publication, the Louisiana Market Bulletin.
Where can I find a list of nursery stock producers?
Click here to see a list of Nursery Stock Dealers.
What are Soil & Water Conservation Districts?
SWCDs are local units of State Government working with the USDA-NRCS to deliver technical assistance to landowners for their conservation needs. Each of LA's 44 SWCDs is governed by a board of 5 Supervisors. For more info visit NACD or review the state law.
What is Certified Seed?
Certified Seed is high-quality seed of a known variety, which has superior production potential as defined by these important factors: known genetic source, identity and origin, high genetic purity, high germinating ability, minimum amount of impurities, known presence or absence of certain seed-borne diseases and free of noxious weeds.
Am I responsible for paying Seed Inspection Fees?
The inspection fee shall be due on the total pounds of seed at first point of sales distribution by the seller of the seed.