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Tensas man named 2012 state Farmer of the Year
The Louisiana delta is known for its sprawling and fertile fields, and it's where Hank Rabb has spent a lifetime working the land watching corn, cotton and soybeans grow into a bountiful harvest. For his dedication, Rabb was chosen as the 2012 Louisiana Farmer of the Year.
Rabb was one of three finalists recognized for their achievements at the Louisiana Farmer of the Year Banquet held at Chef John Folse's White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge Thursday (Feb. 23). The annual banquet is sponsored by the Louisiana Agri-News Network Inc., the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Other finalists were Bobby Morris, of Port Allen, in West Baton Rouge Parish, and Charles Staples, of Calhoun, in Ouachita Parish.
Rabb currently farms corn, cotton and wheat on more than 5,000 acres primarily in Tensas Parish. The St. Joseph resident is a fourth-generation farmer, and although he grows multiple crops, he has a special affection for cotton.
"I like to grow grain crops, but I truly love to raise cotton. Seeing that big harvest moon on that white cotton in the fall, it just does something to my heart," Rabb said.
Rabb has seen agriculture evolve throughout his career. Technology has made some aspects of farming easier, but keeping abreast of the changes presents new challenges.
"When we first started planting cotton it was 40 bucks a bag, and if you were off and messed up on your seed, it wasn't that big a deal. Now with $480-$500 per bag of seed, you really have to have your seed count down," he said.For the full story, subscribe to the The Concordia Sentinel's NEW E-Edition! |
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