Here is my logo for your consideration. I created a logo with a simple small farmhouse, and a small-town feeling font. I also incorporated a rising sun to signify life, growth & hope. I used only colors from the Louisiana state flag, so it will immediately be visually tied to the state.
Let me know if you would like to see any variations or changes, and I will be happy to provide them. Thanks for your consideration.
Per your request, here is a layout that is more fitting for a government seal. I still maintained a farm-town feel, and incorporated a visual to represent "bridging the gap".
Per your suggestions, here is a revised seal with more Louisiana elements incorporated. It is still only the colors of the state flag, keeping it equally as unified as the previous entry. I hope you like it.