Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast

Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts
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Louisiana Farm Bureau is constantly working protect and promote Louisiana's farmers, ranchers, and rural residents. This podcast exists to share stories of those farmers with interviews about their farms and issues important to them. Here, we will also share about the work Farm Bureau is doing on their behalf on issues related to public policy from the parish level all the way to the halls of Congress in D.C.

  1. 3d ago

    From Farm Stand to Farm Bureau Queen

    Before Jean Treas ever stepped onto a convention stage, she was folding produce boxes, helping customers at her family’s roadside market and learning the work behind a fifth-generation farm. Now, the 19-year-old Tangipahoa Parish native is carrying that agricultural experience into her new role as the 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen. Host Allie Shipley—herself a former Louisiana Farm Bureau queen—sits down with Jean to discuss growing up on a produce farm, working directly with consumers, studying occupational health and safety at Southeastern Louisiana University and preparing for a year of representing farmers and ranchers across the state. Jean also explains why the Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen’s Contest is about much more than dresses and a crown. For her, the title is an opportunity to advocate for agriculture, connect consumers with the people growing their food and help build a culture that supports local and generational farms. Jean will spend the coming year attending agricultural events and festivals across Louisiana and representing the state in Washington, D.C. The official contest includes agricultural and Farm Bureau interviews, a style show, an evening gown presentation and an onstage question.  Follow the Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen on InstagramFollow the Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen on FacebookLearn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen’s ContestFollow Liuzza Family FarmWatch Jean’s TWILA profileSubscribe to Louisiana Farm Bureau on YouTubeLearn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation

    From Farm Stand to Farm Bureau Queen

  2. Jul 7

    President's Perspective: Convention, Family and the Future of Louisiana Agriculture

    Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot joins Karl Wiggers for a post-convention conversation following the 104th Annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans. Fresh off his reelection to a third term, Fontenot reflects on a convention marked by record attendance, strong energy, youth involvement, policy discussions and the multigenerational Farm Bureau family that continues to shape Louisiana agriculture. He shares what stood out from the week, from the great youth competitions to the lawmakers, USDA leaders and industry stakeholders who came to listen, learn and work alongside farmers. The conversation also turns to the serious challenges facing producers across the state, including flooding impacts in parts of central Louisiana, tight margins, input costs, labor concerns, the Farm Bill and the importance of strong agricultural policy. Through it all, Fontenot points back to the people, families and volunteers who make Louisiana Farm Bureau “the voice of Louisiana agriculture.” Show Notes: Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers hereFind a Louisiana Farm Bureau office in your parish here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

    President's Perspective: Convention, Family and the Future of Louisiana Agriculture

  3. Jun 9

    Getting Outside the Trees with Gilbert Boudreaux

    Josh Meeks takes over the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast from the road during the 2026 LFBF Beef Tour in Texas. He sits down with longtime tour participant and Louisiana cattleman Gilbert Boudreaux to talk about his cow-calf operation, why he keeps coming back on the Beef Tour and what producers can learn from seeing how others approach the same challenges in agriculture. Gilbert shares his honest perspective on cattle, legacy, markets, sustainability and the importance of getting away from the day-to-day work long enough to learn from other farmers and ranchers. From feedlots and universities to conversations on the bus, this episode is about the value of fellowship, curiosity and “getting outside the trees” to see what agriculture looks like beyond your own operation. Show Notes: See coverage from this year's beef tour here.Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers hereFind a Louisiana Farm Bureau office in your parish here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

    Getting Outside the Trees with Gilbert Boudreaux

  4. May 26

    Cultivating Connection with Katie Nunez

    Katie Nunez grew up in Iberville Parish as part of a fourth-generation sugarcane farming family, with Farm Bureau woven into nearly every part of her life. Today, she serves in several leadership roles with Louisiana Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau, while also helping farmers navigate H-2A labor paperwork and supporting workers who are often facing their own stress far from home. In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Allie Shipley sits down with Katie as part of our Mental Health Month series and the Cultivating Connection initiative. Katie opens up about the pressure farming families carry, the pain of her family’s farm changing, the stress of business ownership, motherhood, adoption and raising a child with special needs. She also shares how therapy, medication and honest conversations have helped her better understand her own mental health. Katie’s message is simple but powerful: farmers are used to calling someone when a truck breaks down, and that same Farm Bureau family is there when a person is breaking down, too. Everyone’s story is different, and everyone’s solution may look different, but nobody has to carry the weight alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Show Notes: Louisiana Farm Bureau's Cultivating Connection website with mental health resources.American Farm Bureau's Farm State of Mind websiteFind a Louisiana Farm Bureau office in your parish here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

    Cultivating Connection with Katie Nunez

  5. May 12

    Cultivating Connection with David Smith

    Beauregard Parish Farm Bureau President David Smith has spent a lifetime around agriculture. Today, he grows corn, soybeans, wheat and other crops near DeRidder, while also serving on the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation state board and the Cultivating Connection Mental Health Committee. In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Smith joins us from the field to talk about the weight farmers carry during tough economic times, unpredictable weather and the pressure of keeping a family farm going for the next generation. He reflects on growing up during the farm crisis of the 1980s, watching his father carry the stress of farming, and how those same pressures show up in different ways today. Smith says farmers are often “fixers,” but that does not mean they have to carry everything alone. His message is simple: check on each other, listen, and do not be afraid to talk about what is really going on. This conversation is part of Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Cultivating Connection effort, encouraging farmers, ranchers and rural communities to have honest conversations about stress, mental health and the importance of staying connected. Listen to David's last episode on the podcast here.Louisiana Farm Bureau's Cultivating Connection website with mental health resources.American Farm Bureau's Farm State of Mind websiteFind a Louisiana Farm Bureau office in your parish here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

    Cultivating Connection with David Smith

  6. Apr 28

    Cultivating Connection with Courtney Gerace

    In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Allie Shipley sits down with Courtney Gerace to talk about mental health in agriculture and the personal journey that led her to help launch Louisiana Farm Bureau’s new initiative, Cultivating Connection. Gerace shares her own experience with anxiety and depression, explains why farm life can intensify stress and isolation, and discusses how this effort hopes to connect people with resources and encourage honest conversations across rural Louisiana. Louisiana Farm Bureau's Cultivating Connection website with mental health resources.American Farm Bureau's Farm State of Mind websiteFind a Louisiana Farm Bureau office in your parish here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

    Cultivating Connection with Courtney Gerace

  7. Apr 14

    Aaron & Jamie Lee: Growing Through Farm Bureau

    Jamie and Aaron Lee of Vermilion Parish join the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast to talk about how Young Farmers & Ranchers helped shape their path in agriculture and leadership. They share how Farm Bureau gave them confidence, connections, and encouragement to grow as farmers, advocates, and volunteers. From parish involvement to leadership at the state level, their story is a reminder that sometimes simply showing up can change everything. See a story about Aaron & Jamie as YF&R Achievement Award finalists here.Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers hereFind a Louisiana Farm Bureau office in your parish here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

    Aaron & Jamie Lee: Growing Through Farm Bureau

  8. Mar 31

    On the Farm with Richard Fontenot: Spring Challenges and Strong Leadership

    Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot joins the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast from his farm to talk about the realities of spring planting, the uncertainty facing agriculture in 2026, and the work being done on behalf of farmers at every level. From Farm Bill conversations in Washington, D.C., to the success of Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Rooted in Leadership Conference and the upcoming Membership Monday push, Fontenot shares why engagement, relationships and grassroots advocacy matter more than ever. He also looks ahead to convention season and previews new efforts to support farmers through mental health awareness. Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers hereFind a Louisiana Farm Bureau office in your parish here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

    On the Farm with Richard Fontenot: Spring Challenges and Strong Leadership
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Louisiana Farm Bureau is constantly working protect and promote Louisiana's farmers, ranchers, and rural residents. This podcast exists to share stories of those farmers with interviews about their farms and issues important to them. Here, we will also share about the work Farm Bureau is doing on their behalf on issues related to public policy from the parish level all the way to the halls of Congress in D.C.

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  • Creator
    Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©️2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
  • Show Website
    Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast

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