Project Overview
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Proposal abstract:
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC) in collaboration with the Louisiana State University AgCenter (LSUAC) will implement programs that enhance the capabilities of Louisiana’s agricultural professionals in the area of sustainable agriculture. Themes for 2023 - 2024 include: Hemp production, pastured poultry, food processing, cattle production and ethnic vegetable production, sustainable farm tour, pasture walk. The target audience for trainings will be extension professionals, non-profit representatives, and mentor farmers who will share information and skills gained with local audiences. LSUAC and SUAREC extension personnel will be strongly encouraged to attend the training sessions. Information delivery systems to be utilized include trainings, workshops, conferences, networking sessions, farm tours, field days, hands-on demonstrations, handouts, resource manuals, SARE publications and informational bulletins.
Project objectives from proposal:
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC) in collaboration with the Louisiana State University AgCenter (LSUAC) will implement programs that enhance the capabilities of Louisiana’s agricultural professionals in the area of sustainable agriculture.
Themes for 2023 - 2024 include: Sustainable Farm Tour and Vegetable Production Day in East Louisiana, Hemp Production field day for small farmers in North Louisiana, Fall Garden workshop (topics include: Pastured poultry and meat rabbits, NRCS grant opportunities), Spring Garden workshop (topics include: Food Preservation and Vegetable workshop). The target audience for trainings will be extension professionals, non-profit representatives, and mentor farmers who will share information and skills gained with local audiences. LSUAC and SUAREC extension personnel will be strongly encouraged to attend the training sessions. Information delivery systems to be utilized include trainings, workshops, conferences, networking sessions, farm tours, field days, hands-on demonstrations, handouts and resource manuals.