AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS
August’s special guest speaker was Mike Strain, DVM, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry for the State of Louisiana. Dr. Strain, a native of St. Tammany, spoke for 45 minutes to a packed audience of women business owners at Giddy Up, and then graciously stayed for an hour afterward networking until each person had their questions answered. Dr Strain offered his view of the state of agriculture nationally and how Louisiana fits in. We are blessed with the natural resources of fertile land, water, and forests, and it's in our best interests to use these resources well! Information can be found on his website, newsletter, videos, daily podcast, and weekly radio show on WWL Thursdays at 6:45 AM. Please see the attached pamphlet distributed for information on the department and its programs, including contact information.
He also mentioned the Indian Creek Park near Alexandria, as a wonderful place to visit, which is maintained by the Department of Agriculture. He discussed the Certified Louisiana program offered for local producers of home grown products! Women in Business thanks Dr. Strain for his most generous time with our community group.
SEPTEMBER SPEAKER: Shilo Bruhl, Chief, Folsom Police Department
