Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

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The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is a state agency of Louisiana, headquartered in Baton Rouge. The Department is responsible for promoting, protecting and advancing agriculture and forestry, and soil and water resources.

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The Department is under the supervision of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry. The current Commissioner is Dr. Michael G. Strain, a Republican veterinarian first elected in 2007.

Strain's Democratic predecessors as agriculture commissioner include:

Organization

The Department is under the control of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, who is elected statewide. The Commissioner is assisted by a Deputy Commissioner and six Assistant Commissioners.

Purpose

The purpose of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is to provide guidance to not only the agricultural industry, but the general population of Louisiana. [1] [2]

References

  1. snoadmin; Press
    , Associated (August 21, 2010). "LDAF: Some tainted eggs may be in Louisiana - 1:06 p.m." Reveille. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  2. Mangum, Elijah (August 16, 2025). "Louisiana reminding farmers of harvest season safety and guidelines". https://www.knoe.com . Retrieved September 9, 2025.{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)