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Congressman Jeff Landry Speaks With Louisiana Farmers
Posted: Jan 25, 2012 6:51 PM by Ashley Guidroz
Congressman Jeff Landry attending the Louisiana Rice Council and Louisiana Rice Growers Association Annual meeting today to hear concerns from farmers and discuss legislative efforts. Landry discussed the importance of the Farm Bill, saying, "South Louisiana understands very well what happened when our energy industry was sent overseas: prices went up and jobs went down; if we fail to pass a Farm Bill, we'll do the same thing to our food production." Landry went on to discuss that since only 61 members of Congress represent rural districts, it is up to the farmers to fight for their protection. "If we get into a farmer verses farmer fight, we're only going to lose access to a responsible, long-term Farm Bill that ensures our farmers can keep feeding and clothing our nation.", said Landry.
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