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| Sections of the Disaster Workshop during the LRGA Annual Meeting at SU Ag Center |
Baton Rouge, La. (August 19, 2017) – Today, the
Louisiana Ranchers & Growers Association (LRGA) held an Annual Meeting and Workshop
themed, “Drought to Deluge: Are You Ready for the Next Disaster?,” at the
Southern University Agricultural Center.
Ms. Lynda Ingram, Louisiana Ranchers & Growers
Association and Ms. Zanetta Augustine, SU Ag Center opened the event with greetings
to participants. The workshop taught participating farmers about ways to
navigate through natural disasters such as the recent floods.
On hand to share information about preparing for farm disasters
were Patrick Babineaux, County Executive Director, Tangipahoa Center, USDA/Farm
Service Agency; and Marty Pousson, Program Coordinator, Pesticide &
Environmental Programs, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Mrs. Emily King, SU Land-Grant Campus, promoted the
event that brought 25 farmers and several presenters to the campus. She also
shared information on Developing a Farm Preparedness Plan – A Future Workshop.
“The farmers are very engaged in the presentations and
contribute to the conversations,” said King.
Three farmers, Lynda Ingram, Rintha Simpson, and
Lillie Howard shared their stories about the “Drought to Deluge” problem of
2016. Rintha Simpson owns a cattle and goat operation, SnS Farm.
“I find the disaster training very important to to me and other producers,” said Simpson.
The workshop ended with lunch at noon, and the LRGA business
meeting commenced at 1:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ranchers and Growers Association is a
nonprofit organization of small farmers working together to further their
success.
The Southern University Ag Center is a co-sponsor of
the LRGA Annual Meeting.
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