In 1931, in a small Louisiana bayou, a Cajun couple named Marcel and Lisette discovered a method to farm crawfish using abandoned rice paddies. They dug shallow trenches and diverted water from nearby streams, creating ideal habitats for the crustaceans. The couple developed a network of local markets where families bartered smoked crawfish tails for vegetables and tools. Over time, their technique spread throughout the bayou region, forming the foundation of what would later become a thriving crawfish farming tradition in Louisiana. #1930sHistory #CajunCulture #BayouLife #AgriculturalInnovation #CommunityFarming