The 84th International Rice Festival will recognize Phillip Lamartiniere as the 2021 Farmer of the Year. Phillip Lamartiniere was born, raised, and currently resides in the small community of Fifth Ward, located seven miles west of Marksville. His parents were Louis J. Lamartiniere and Loretta Bordelon Lamartiniere. Phillip is the third of five children consisting of three sisters and one brother. He is a graduate of Fifth Ward High School and attended LSU-Alexandria for two years in Agri-Business. He is married to Collier Lamartiniere from Natchitoches Parish. They have three children, Eric (45), Seth (38), and Brandon (34), who all have successful careers outside of agriculture. Phillip and his wife, Janis, are faithful and active members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Fifth Ward.
