Broadcast Newsline: April 1, 2011
A Louisiana delegation consisting of Jess Barr, Executive Vice President of the Louisiana Cotton and Grain Association, Brian Breaux, Associate Commodity Director for Louisiana Farm Bureau and four producers, traveled to Washington, D. C. to meet with their Congressmen and Senators as well as some of their Congressional Aids that work directly with agriculture issues.
This week’s Cotton Newsline is 2 cuts. Both cuts are Jess Barr, Executive Vice President of the Louisiana Cotton and Grain Association.
Suggested Introduction 1:
A Louisiana delegation consisting of Jess Barr, Executive Vice President of the Louisiana Cotton and Grain Association, Brian Breaux, Associate Commodity Director for Louisiana Farm Bureau and four producers, traveled to Washington, D. C. to meet with their Congressmen and Senators as well as some of their Congressional Aids that work directly with agriculture issues. Barr says these meeting will help familiarize the producers with those who are representing them in Congress.
Suggested Introduction 2:
Barr says also while in Washington they were able to talk about how EPA continues to affect the agriculture industry.
Suggested Conclusion:
Barr says their trip to Washington was very successful, showing the producers how important it is for them to get involved and speak up for agriculture.
