Why do producers take the trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention?

The American Farm Bureau Convention is not just for competition— it is a place for farmers and ranchers to connect, learn, and recharge.

This Week In Louisiana Ag takes us along to see why members say that they make the trip.

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