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LA HR37

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Travis Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Black Farmers and Growers Day at the Louisiana state capitol

  • Commends black farmers and growers for fostering a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural sector in the state

  • Recognizes approximately 3,000 black or African American producers in Louisiana managing over 226,000 acres of farmland, according to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

  • Acknowledges the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) for advancing the interests of black farmers and promoting efficiency, productivity, and sustainability

  • Directs a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Willis Nelson, Louisiana-based board member of the National Black Growers Council

Legislative Description

Designates Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Black Farmers and Growers Day at the state capitol

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH

Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

4/25/2025

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