Mike Strain
Official Page for Mike Strain, Louisiana's Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry
Today we pay tribute to the many lives lost 82 years ago during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Check out our latest episode of Crawfish Tales. In this episode, we head down to Cocodrie to visit with Chad & Angela Portier. They own and operate Certified Louisiana's Faith Family Shrimp Company where they unload, boil, dry, eat, process, and bag Louisiana Shrimp. Louisiana Seafood is so important to our economy and our culture. Always remember to ask before you eat and buy local Louisiana seafood!
I enjoyed meeting with fellow Commissioners of Agriculture at the 2023 Ag America Fall Meeting Briefing in Savannah, Georgia.
I enjoyed visiting with everyone at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Board Meeting today.
Check out our Certified Louisiana holiday commercial... and Certify Your Celebration this year!
I enjoyed joining the important panel discussion of Louisiana’s Seafood Safety Task Force at the State Capitol today. Senator Fred Mills chairs this seafood task force with the goal of developing solutions that will address health and safety concerns, improve the economy of the domestic seafood industry, and expand consumer education opportunities. 🍤
The Thanksgiving Greens from our garden were absolutely delicious! Rudy approved 👍🥬
Susan and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
I enjoyed speaking at the Tangipahoa Parish Forestry Association meeting last night.
When you do your holiday shopping, remember to buy local products from Louisiana families. Look for the Certified Louisiana seal and 'Certify Your Celebration' this year. Here is a Behind the Scenes look from our recent holiday commercial promoting Certified Louisiana families.
One of my greatest blessings as Commissioner of Agriculture, Forestry, & Aquaculture is spending time with our wonderful Louisiana families who are working hard to feed and clothe the world. What a joy it was to spend the day with Angela & Chad Portier of Faith Family Shrimp Company in Cocodrie. You can check out their inspirational work on our next episode of Crawfish Tales.
I enjoyed speaking at the Environment and Health Council of Louisiana’s conference today, focused on Infectious Diseases in Louisiana.
I always have a great time spending time with our Certified Louisiana families. This holiday season… buy fresh, buy local, buy Certified Louisiana!
Honoring all of our Veterans this Veterans Day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful. 🇺🇸
HAPPY NATIONAL LOUISIANA DAY!
November 9th is known as , a day to celebrate all the great things Louisiana has to offer. Whether it's the food, the people, the celebrations, or the unique traditions, there is no place like home.
: Louisiana is one of the nation’s largest producers of cotton, sugar cane, rice, sweet potatoes, and pecans. The state is also a major producer of soybeans and corn. The top land-based industry in the state is forestry with an economic impact from papermaking and wood products greater than all other crops combined. Poultry is the largest livestock industry, followed by dairy and beef cattle. Louisiana is also the nation’s largest producer of alligator hides and crawfish.
Louisiana…where the good things greaux!!!
I enjoyed a productive Roundtable Listening Discussion in New Orleans with Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign and Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor.
I had a wonderful time attending the Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce Farmer’s Appreciation event last night.
Another fantastic day attending the 2023 ALTAC Jr. Livestock Sale and visiting Cattlemen’s Kitchen at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport.
We had a great time celebrating Halloween at LDAF's Indian Creek Recreation Area. Come join the fun next year! 🎃👻
I enjoyed a great visit to Fluker’s Cricket Farm in Port Allen. This family owned Louisiana business continues to evolve and thrive in the marketplace.
I had a wonderful time speaking with the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce today.
On the next episode of Crawfish Tales, I spend time in the W.D. Smith Career Center kitchen with TJ Jones of Certified Louisiana’s Louisiana Creole Candy as he teaches a group of students how to make his delicious pralines.
We always have a GREAT time celebrating at our Fall Ball. Big thank you to everyone who joined us for this joyous occasion!
I enjoyed visiting with everyone who attended the Republican Women of St. Charles Parish luncheon today.
I always enjoy spending time speaking with the Baton Rouge Press Club.
It was a magical night with family, friends, and co-workers celebrating the opportunity to serve as your Commissioner for four more years at the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry.
I want to thank each and every one of you for allowing me to serve as your Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry for another four years. From the bottom of my heart, thank you and God Bless!
I enjoyed a great visit today with my friend Jeff Landry at his Certified Louisiana business, Landry Vineyards in West Monroe.
Chef John Folse and I enjoyed a delicious hamburger with friends at Bistro Byronz feauturing Shawn Sagrera’s local Louisiana Beef!
Happy National Farmer’s Day to all of our Louisiana farmers. Thank you for all you do to feed and clothe the world. 🧑🌾 👩🌾 🍓🍑🥬🍊🍋🍠🥕🌽🧅🌶️🥒🍆🫐
Today is National Loggers Day! It’s a great day to say thank you to all the men and women working in this important industry.
I had a wonderful time visiting with everyone who attended the Washington Parish Republican Women's luncheon today.
I had a wonderful time cooking with Chef Saskia at Cocha in downtown Baton Rouge. Tune in to the next episode of Crop Talk to see her wonderful recipes showcasing Louisiana specialty crops.
In this episode of Crop Talk, I visit with local farmers at the Red Stick Farmers Market. Farmers Markets are very special to Louisiana. I encourage you to visit your local farmers market and introduce yourself to the lovely people that make up this wonderful community. Buy Fresh! Buy Local! Buy Louisiana!
I enjoyed meeting Alexandra and learning all about her delicious Certified Louisiana business, Simply Cheesecakes & More By: Alexandra. Buy Fresh! Buy Local! Buy Certified Louisiana!
I had a wonderful time speaking with the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish about Louisiana’s Agriculture and Forestry sectors.