Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain speaks to members of the Crowley Lions Club recently about the importance of agriculture in Acadia Parish, across the state and around the world. (Photo by Steve Bandy, The Post-Signal)
By Steve Bandy
Managing Editor
Post Signal
CROWLEY – “Now, more than ever people depend on farmers.”
That’s how Louisiana Commisioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain opened his address at a recent meeting of the Crowley Lions Club.
Strain pointed out that the ever-decreasing number of farmers across the nation has put more emphasis on supporting local farmers.
While food production has cont…
