Louisiana crawfish industry gets federal U.S. disaster assistance, help to rebound after drought [Video]

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday they will offer low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses that were economically impacted by the severe or extreme drought.

According to an SBA news release, “Approximately 365,000 crawfish acres across Louisiana have been affected by the conditions of saltwater intrusion, drought, and high temperatures.”

This move will help crawfish harvesters and other people who work in aquaculture.

“Crawfish aquaculture is more than just a product in Louisiana; it’s a way of life. Generations of farmers have dedicated themselves to this time-honored tradition, and recent climate events have resulted in financial setbacks and dealt a blow to the cultural fabric of our state,” said U.S. Rep. Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-La.) “The crawfish industry is intertwined with our identity, and its preservation is crucial. These federal resources will help Louisianians recover their financial losses.”

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