76th Louisiana Cattle Festival Royalty

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75th La Cattle Festival King, Rodney Sagrera resides in Vermilion Parish.

   Rodney has been involved in the cattle industry spanning over five generations. His great grandfather Dr. Ralph E Sagrera first brought cattle to Chemere au Tigre and in 1937 the first cattle drive took place, bringing their own cows from Chenier au Tigre to the mainland. This annual tradition continued for nearly 70 years where he worked alongside his family, friends and local cowboys until Hurricane Rita in 2005. 

Working alongside his father at a very early age, they raised and marketed cattle in which they would provide beef for local sales. After graduating from Abbeville High in 1973 he attended Nashville Auto Diesel College, pursuing a career as a diesel mechanic for Union Oil for over 28 yr. Never once did he stop his involvement in the family cattle industry. Following in his family’s footsteps he joined the Vermilion Parish Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors and for 3 yrs served as their President. In addition is a member of the La Cattlemen’s Association and the La Cattle Festival Board of Directors.

Married to Jan and father of two Brandon and Hope, along with five grandchildren.