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Dykes urges focus on agriculture and new market order
Sen. Bill Dykes complimented Hammond chamber on starting a farmers market but urged greater emphasis on farming. He noted only 7 percent live on farms and 4 percent work in food production, promoting a state commodity market order to help farmers pool goods and raise prices. He cited milk market history since 1937 and highlighted regional benefits to Tangipahoa. He also referenced tax breaks for farmers equipment, flood control projects, highway work, and a $16 million capital improvements allocation to Southeastern Louisiana University.
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Hammond Chamber of Commerce
Bill Dykes
Chamber
Tangipahoa Parish
Louisiana
Tangipahoa
Hammond
New Orleans
Dye
Town and Country
U.S. 190
U.S. 51
Denham Springs
Robert
Southeastern Louisiana University