WE FEED THE WORLD
OUT HERE
For centuries the River Parishes have fed the world
History starts out here, as we’ve been able
to use the Mississippi River as a frontier
freeway for exports. What was grown out
here made its way to New Orleans and
beyond to help fill the needs of an evergrowing
population.
With an overall annual economic value of
$3 billion, it’s easy to see why sugarcane is
still the king of the state. Louisiana alone
is responsible for nearly 13 million tons of
cane each year.
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Each year the Mississippi River is used
to transport tons of commodities that
are used throughout the world. Our rich
soil has been used to grow tobacco,
sugarcane, indigo, soybeans, and various
fruits and vegetables. Out here bakeries
and ice houses source the restaurants in
New Orleans just like they have for more
than a century.
Today, the tradition continues, New
Orleans and the world look to us to help
feed them.