FARMING/FARMERS: Commends and expresses support for Louisiana farmers for their work in providing healthy food options, sustaining local economies, and promoting agricultural resilience through their dedication and innovation

This resolution (HR 205) commends Louisiana farmers for their role in providing healthy food, sustaining local economies, and promoting agricultural resilience, particularly amid federal funding cuts. It specifically references the USDA halting $1 billion in funding for school and food bank programs (LFS and LFPA) that helped Louisiana institutions buy locally grown produce, which previously supported 200,000 people and $10.6 million in local farm sales. The resolution expresses support for farmers facing these cuts but does not create new funding or policy changes - only a non-binding statement of appreciation. It directly affects Louisiana farmers, food banks, schools, and low-income families reliant on these programs.