Changes

==Interest in agriculture==

==Interest in agriculture==

In 2000, Thompson was named chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.<ref>"Rep. Thompson to Head Agriculture Committee". Legis.state.la.us, accessed January 5, 2009.</ref> In 2003, he authored the "Master Farmer" program, which the legislature approved without dissent. The program was developed by the Louisiana State University Agriculture Center and sponsored by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. It is an environmental education program designed to help farmers and ranchers identify and adopt best management practices to improve water quality in lakes, streams and bayous. It involves classroom instruction, field days and implementation of farm-specific conservation plans to maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impacts. Thompson's model program has been proposed for national acceptance.<ref>"Master Farmer program cited as good example for nation," November 12, 2004." Deltafarmpress.com. November 12, 20, accessed January 2, 2010.</ref>

In 2000, Thompson was named chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.<ref>"Rep. Thompson to Head Agriculture Committee". Legis.state.la.us, accessed January 5, 2009.</ref> In 2003, he authored the "Master Farmer" program, which the legislature approved without dissent. The program was developed by the Louisiana State University Agriculture Center and sponsored by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. It is an environmental education program designed to help farmers and ranchers identify and adopt best management practices to improve water quality in lakes, streams and bayous. It involves classroom instruction, field days and implementation of farm-specific conservation plans to maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impacts. Thompson's model program has been proposed for national acceptance.<ref>"Master Farmer program cited as good example for nation," Deltafarmpress.com., November 12, 2004, accessed January 2, 2010.</ref>

==Poverty Point==

==Poverty Point==