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LA SR124
Resolution
AI Summary
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Louisiana Senate expresses support for farmers, particularly specialty crop producers (strawberries, sweet potatoes, figs, pecans, tomatoes, mirliton, okra), facing market fluctuations and federal funding cuts
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USDA halted over $1 billion in federal funding in early 2025 for programs helping schools and food banks purchase food from local farmers, including the Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Assistance programs
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Louisiana stands to lose approximately $6.38 million in food bank funding and $11.7 million in funding for schools and childcare centers due to program cancellations
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The USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance agreement (including LFPA Plus) had allocated about $10.6 million for food purchases through Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry partnerships, expected to impact 200,000 people and facilitate purchase of 4.5 million pounds of local food
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Resolution is non-binding and does not create new programs or allocate funds; it acknowledges the opportunity for state-level initiatives to support farm-to-institution purchasing
Legislative Description
Expresses support for Louisiana farmers in light of ongoing market fluctuations, staffing changes, and funding cuts to state and local departments at the federal level.
FARMING
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2025.
5/27/2025