Farm Woes (1978)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-02-10
Duration: 00:09:46
Subjects: Agriculture | FARMERS | Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.)
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Batey, Carl Interviewee
- Dozier, Gil Speaker
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
Description
This segment from the February 10, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a Viewpoint report on the efforts of farmers to lobby the Louisiana legislature and Congress for new legislation to help save family farms. This report includes footage from a rally held by farmers on the steps of the State Capitol in Baton Rouge and a press conference with Commissioner of Agriculture Gil Dozier and Governor Edwin Edwards. Host: Beth George