Meet the LBIC Leadership

The Council is comprised of ten (10) members.

The Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association appoints three (3) members. Three (3) members are appointed by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. The Louisiana Livestock Auction Markets Association appoints two (2) members and Cattle Producers of Louisiana appoints one (1) member. Additionally, the Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture serves as an ex officio member in an advisory capacity.

Appointed by Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association

Allen Blanchard (Chairman) - Arnaudville, LA

Vendal Fairchild - Oak Grove, LA

Jarett Daigle (Secretary/Treasurer) - Prairieville, LA

Appointed by Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation

Loyd Dodson - Haughton, LA

Hannah Hendry - Amite, LA

Nickey Smith (Vice Chairman) - Franklinton, LA

Appointed by Louisiana Livestock Auction Markets Association

Laura Richardson

Jonathan Lopinto

Appointed by Cattle Producers of Louisiana

Mike Kovac

Ex-officio Member

Mike Strain, DVM Commissioner

LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry