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What does it take to become a Louisiana Master Farmer?

Becoming a Louisiana Master Farmer requires commitment—and getting to know your local NRCS officials!

July 28, 2023 02:25 PM • 
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Louisiana’s Master Farmer Program is not just limited to row crops but also includes agriculturalists in poultry, cattle, crawfish, and other livestock operations.

In this report for RFD-TV, Lousiana State University Agricultural Center Reporter Craig Gautreaux also explains the role the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plays in the program.

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