Michael Gene Strain (born December 2, 1959) is an American politician from Louisiana. He is the Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner.

Strain is from Abita Springs, Louisiana. He is a veterinarian.

Michael G. Strain

Strain joined the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2000. He ran for commissioner of agriculture in the 2007 Louisiana elections and defeated Bob Odom, the incumbent, becoming the first Republican to hold the position. In 2015, Strain was elected to his third term as commissioner of agriculture. He won his fourth term in 2019.

Michael G. Strain

Strain's wife is also a veterinarian.

Michael G. Strain

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1959 births

Living people

People from Abita Springs, Louisiana

Republican Party members of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Louisiana Commissioners of Agriculture and Forestry

American veterinarians