 He likened his plans to building a highway. While it might be inconvenient during construction, it ultimately improves things. And we're excited to get that done to make sure that we can develop the future workforce of this region. I'm Jeff Palermo. Ville Platte farmer Richard Fontenot has been elected the 13th president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau. Among the biggest issues the industry is facing, Fontenot says, is the lack of a current farm bill. He says farmers need that safety net to receive the financial lending they need to put their crops in.