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Louisiana Alligator Farms Thrive Amid Luxury Brand Partnerships

3/14/2026

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Louisiana's alligator farming industry produces about 400,000 alligators annually, worth more than $56 million.
Farmers are increasingly partnering with luxury brands, which hold shares in farms and tanneries to ensure sustainable sourcing.
The state wildlife agency has raised its marketing budget to compete with other crocodilian hides.
Animal rights groups warn the growing market could spur poaching.
New research suggests alligators may store carbon and have ecological importance.

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Louisiana's alligator farming industry produces about 400,000 alligators annually, worth more than $56 million.
Farmers are increasingly partnering with luxury brands, which hold shares in farms and tanneries to ensure sustainable sourcing.
The state wildlife agency has raised its marketing budget to compete with other crocodilian hides.
Animal rights groups warn the growing market could spur poaching.
New research suggests alligators may store carbon and have ecological importance.