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LA HR37
Resolution
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Travis Johnson
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AI Summary
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Designates Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Black Farmers and Growers Day at the Louisiana state capitol
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Commends black farmers and growers for fostering a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural sector in the state
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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
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Acknowledges the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) for advancing the interests of black farmers and promoting efficiency, productivity, and sustainability
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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