ENROLLED
2025 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 37
BY REPRESENTATIVE TRAVIS JOHNSON
A RESOLUTION
To designate Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Black Farmers and Growers Day at the state
capitol and commends black farmers and growers of Louisiana for their outstanding
efforts in fostering a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural sector in the state.
WHEREAS, the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) is a coalition of
multigenerational producers dedicated to advancing the interests of black farmers at the
local, state, and national levels; and
WHEREAS, the NBGC is a champion in agriculture both within the United States
and internationally with a mission to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of
black row crop farmers; and
WHEREAS, black farmers play a vital role in Louisiana's agricultural landscape,
contributing significantly to the state's economy and cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, according to a 2022 Census of Agriculture by the United States
Department of Agriculture, Louisiana has roughly three thousand black or African American
producers managing over two hundred twenty-six thousand acres of farmland; and
WHEREAS, these producers are involved in a diverse range of agricultural activities,
including the cultivation of crops such as sugarcane, soybeans, and corn, as well as livestock
farming that support local economies and preserve farming traditions passed down through
generations; and
WHEREAS, despite their contributions, black farmers in Louisiana face challenges
such as limited access to capital, land, and technical assistance; and
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WHEREAS, organizations like the NBGC work to address these issues by
advocating for equitable policies, providing resources, and promoting sustainable farming
practices.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Black Farmers
and Growers Day at the state capitol and does hereby commend all the black farmers and
growers of this state for their outstanding efforts in fostering a more inclusive and
sustainable agricultural sector in the state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the Louisiana-based board member of the National Black Growers Council, Mr. Willis
Nelson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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