Chickens, Cows, and Children, Oh My! These award finalists are proving that they're king at what they do

Dylan and Shelby Laster own a third-generation farm where they are combining modern technology and hard work, with the help of their daughters, to produce more than 3.6 million pounds of chicken a year, alongside growing their cattle herd.

Let’s see why they are Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award finalists!

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Chickens, Cows, and Children, Oh My! These award finalists are proving that they’re king at what they do