The future of farming cannot be built on forced labor

For the men on the farm line at Angola, agricultural labor is not a pathway to opportunity. It is a state-enforced practice of degradation and dehumanization.

By: Ronald "DC" Reynolds, Keket Sanders

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 692

Last Updated: 2 days, 8 hours ago

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In Louisiana, farming is more than an industry. It is part of our history, our economy, and our communities. The people who work the land feed families across our state and country. That work should be treated with dignity.

As people who have worked the land in Louisiana, we believe that farming can be honorable, skilled, and essential work. We also know the damage done when that same work is used as punishment. Through direct …

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