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Louisiana Summary: Agriculture and Natural Resources

2020

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2020 Louisiana Summary: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Lsu Agcenter Jan 2020

2020 Louisiana Summary: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Lsu Agcenter

Louisiana Summary: Agriculture and Natural Resources

This publication tabulates the value of Louisiana agriculture in 2020. Agents and specialists of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other agencies – both private and public – compiled the data. Their analysis focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. Agricultural and natural resource industries contribute significantly to our state’s economy with the potential for increased economic benefits and job creation through value-added processing in urban and rural communities throughout Louisiana.

The food and fiber sector faced a significant number of issues and challenges during the 2020 calendar year. …