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Let’s head to Okra Abbey, a sacred Louisiana spot where both food and friendship are grown!

July 01, 2025 11:42 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Serving a community through agriculture is the goal of Okra Abbey in New Orleans, Louisiana.

RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender made the drive to this urban farm, just a few miles from the French Quarter.

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