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Louisiana Grower Named Rice Farmer of the Year
USAgNet - 10/20/2016
The International Rice Festival named Donald A. Leonards the 2016 Farmer of the Year. Leonards, a fourth generation farmer, was born and raised on a rice farm just north of Crowley and will be recognized during this year’s festival, October 20-23.
Today he farms more than 1,400 acres split between crawfish and rice.
"Just like with any job there are challenges," said Leonards. "Farming is an occupation built on faith and hard work. Every day is a new adventure. If it's in your blood, it runs deep. It's what I love. It might sound crazy, but when rice is growing, there's a certain
smell. There's nothing like it."
In 1994, Leonards graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a degree in Agriculture Business. While in college, he completed an internship with Pioneer Seed Company working with farmers and seed dealers throughout Louisiana.
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