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Let’s meet the new members of the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction!

April 10, 2025 10:44 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

The Lousiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction recently inducted three new members.

LSU AgCenter’s Craig Gautreaux has the story from Baton Rouge.

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