Authentic or Not? Louisiana investigates whether seafood served at restaurants is labeled correctly

This year, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture will begin testing seafood to ensure it is properly labeled.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture takes us along to see why it is a win for consumers, fishermen, and farmers.

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