LDAF

What LDAF does

LDAF is the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, a state government department headquartered at 5825 Florida Blvd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, responsible for regulating and supporting the state's agricultural and forestry industries. The department operates through eight internal divisions covering Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Animal Health and Food Safety, Agro-Consumer Services, Forestry, Management and Finance, Soil and Water Conservation, the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority, and the Indian Creek Recreation Area. Services span animal health (livestock certificates, Coggins tests, emergency planning), plant and crop regulation (pesticide licensing, industrial hemp, nursery regulation, grain/cotton indemnity), food distribution and farmers market nutrition programs, forestry management and fire protection, and business licensing/weights-and-measures certification. Notable programs include the coastal revegetation initiative (since 1989, 30+ linear miles annually, CPRA-funded) and the Certified Louisiana branding program.

The department's revenue model combines state legislative appropriations with transaction-based licensing and permit fees (across arborist, florist, beekeeper, nursery, pesticide, weights-and-measures, and Market Bulletin categories) plus service fees for inspections, lab services, public records, and Indian Creek campsite reservations. Go-to-market is direct service delivery to Louisiana residents via an online self-service portal, in-person headquarters services, and phone-based emergency/non-emergency contact lines, supplemented by community outreach and digital content (YouTube 'Good Lands' series, Facebook page, Market Bulletin publication). The department serves primarily three primary customer segments — livestock owners, agricultural producers, and forest landowners — alongside secondary segments including local food consumers, feed/pet food businesses, and agribusinesses. Key partnerships include USDA (disaster assistance, crop reporting), FDA (animal health emergency coordination), CPRA (coastal revegetation funding), and Louisiana's eleven coastal Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Commissioner Mike Strain DVM leads the department under the authority of the Louisiana legislature.

Name

LDAF

Legal name

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Website

https://ldaf.state.la.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LDAF is a Louisiana state government department headquartered in Baton Rouge that regulates and supports the state's agricultural and forestry industries through licensing, inspection, conservation, and emergency response services, serving livestock owners, farmers, foresters, and Louisiana residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Agricultural Regulation

NAICS

Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (92614), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Forestry (800)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIABAL

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/State/Provincial & Regional Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAMAF

Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration

Keywords

• Agricultural regulation
• Forestry management
• Livestock health
• Pesticide licensing
• Food safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Licensing and permit fees: Fees collected for various licenses and permits including horticulture, seed programs, weights and measures, Market Bulletin, arborist licensing, nursery licensing, and other professional certifications.
2. State government appropriations: Annual state budget funding allocated by the Louisiana legislature for agricultural and forestry services.
3. Service fees: Fees for inspection services, lab services, public records requests, campsite reservations at Indian Creek, and other operational services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LDAF is the Louisiana state government agency that regulates and supports the state's agricultural and forestry industries. It issues licenses and permits (arborists, florists, nurseries, beekeepers, pesticide applicators), enforces weights and measures standards, manages animal health and food safety programs, oversees forestry and fire management, and runs conservation programs including coastal revegetation. It also operates the Indian Creek Recreation Area and publishes the Market Bulletin.

Product overview

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is a state government agency offering a comprehensive suite of regulatory, support, and recreational services. The agency operates as a platform structure with multiple divisions providing distinct services: Animal Health Services (health certificates, livestock testing, emergency planning), Plants and Crops Services (pesticide licensing, industrial hemp, nursery regulation), Food Distribution Programs (farmers market nutrition, food distribution), Forestry Services (fire management, conservation, arborist licensing), Indian Creek Recreation Area (camping, pavilion reservations), Business and Licensing Services (permits, weights and measures), Market Bulletin (agricultural news/advertising), and Grants and Funding Programs. These services are delivered through a centralized website with online payment capabilities and are organized under seven main offices: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Animal Health and Food Safety, Agro-Consumer Services, Forestry, Management and Finance, Soil and Water Conservation, and Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Health Services

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989CPRA has funded LDAF's coastal revegetation program since 1989. The program plants over 30 linear miles of native vegetation annually on Louisiana's shorelines and interior wetlands, aiding coastal restoration by protecting land.
• Louisiana's eleven coastal Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDAF's Office of Soil and Water Conservation partners with all eleven coastal SWCDs to implement the coastal revegetation program, coordinating annual native vegetation planting efforts across Louisiana's coastline.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA partners with LDAF on disaster assistance programs for Louisiana agricultural producers impacted by flooding and other natural disasters. Also coordinates on crop acreage reporting requirements for producers.
• FDA (Food and Drug Administration)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDA issued Emergency Use Authorization for a drug for short-term prevention of New World Screwworm in horses, working with LDAF on animal health protection measures for Louisiana livestock.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce: Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is the neighboring state agriculture department serving Mississippi's farmers and agribusinesses. It is highly comparable to LDAF given similar geography, agricultural profile, regulatory scope, and Gulf Coast environmental challenges.
• Tennessee Department of Agriculture: Tennessee Department of Agriculture is a state government entity administering agricultural programs, regulatory oversight, and consumer services in Tennessee. It is a direct peer to LDAF with similar licensing, regulatory, and economic development scope.
• California Department of Food and Agriculture: California Department of Food and Agriculture oversees agricultural policy, plant and animal health, and food safety in California. It is comparable to LDAF as a state agriculture department but operates at significantly larger scale and scope.
• North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is a state agency providing agricultural regulation, research, and marketing services. It is comparable to LDAF in structure and function, though operating in a different regional geography.
• Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is a state government entity administering agricultural regulation and support programs. It is directly comparable to LDAF given similar regional agricultural focus, livestock emphasis, and Gulf Coast geography.
• Texas Department of Agriculture: Texas Department of Agriculture is a state government agency administering agricultural regulations, marketing, and rural programs for Texas. It is directly comparable to LDAF as a peer state department of agriculture operating similar licensing, regulatory, and economic development functions, though serving a much larger agricultural economy.
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services administers agricultural regulations, food safety, and consumer protection programs across Florida. It is directly comparable to LDAF in scope and function, with similar coastal and climate-related agricultural challenges.
• Arkansas Department of Agriculture: Arkansas Department of Agriculture is the state agency overseeing agricultural and forestry programs in Arkansas. It is a direct peer to LDAF, sharing similar administrative structure, regulatory scope, and forestry/agriculture mandate.
• Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Department of Agriculture administers agricultural regulations, marketing, and consumer protection in Georgia. It is a direct peer to LDAF as a state-level agriculture department with comparable licensing, regulatory, and inspection functions.

Broad incumbents

• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): USDA is the federal-level agriculture department that partners with LDAF on disaster assistance and crop acreage programs. It is comparable as the overarching federal agriculture authority whose programs LDAF helps administer at the state level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK6AJX9eDoaNXSzm_0nyA9Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaAgandForestry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ldaf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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