Strawberries sold in Louisiana are now required to have a "farm of origin" label affixed to their packaging.
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the labeling will let consumers know they're getting the freshest product possible.
The bill by Rep. Stephen E. Pugh, of Ponchatoula, was signed by Gov. Bobby Jindal on May 26. Pugh says growers saw the labeling as a way to protect the integrity of their industry.
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