Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2014-06-09

Duration: 00:08:10

Subjects: Kennedy, W. Elton | Agriculture | Business | Rice farmers

Contributors:

• Nickel, Jim Host
• Courtney, Beth Host
• Kennedy, Meryl Interviewee
• Denison, John Interviewee
• Strain, Mike Interviewee
• Kennedy, Elton Speaker

This segment from the 2014 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Elton Kennedy accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Kennedy, a native of West Carroll Parish, is a rice farmer, businessman, and conservationist. He is the founder and president of Kennedy Rice Dryers. The profile includes interviews with: Meryl Kennedy, his daughter; John Denison, his friend and business associate; and Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. Hosts: Jim Nickel and Beth Courtney