Farmers filled the corridors of the state Capitol, lobbying lawmakers on agricultural issues and getting honored in the House and Senate.

Both chambers approved a resolution recognizing farmers “for their vital contributions to the security and economic well-being” of the state and nation.

The rice farmers lobbied legislators on a bill to be considered in a Senate committee March 10 that could change the way the Rice Research and Promotion Board promotes markets rice.

Dairy farmers were on hand to support legislation aimed at saving the state’s small dairy farms. The measure passed the House.

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