2023 Southern University Program Assistant

Project Overview

SLA23-A002
Project Type: PDP State Program
Funds awarded in 2023: $33,000.00
Projected End Date: 06/30/2024
Grant Recipient: Southern University Agcenter
Region: Southern
State: Louisiana
State Coordinator:
Mila Berhane
Southern University Agcenter

Commodities

Not commodity specific

Practices

  • Animal Production: herbal medicines, homeopathy, meat processing, parasite control, therapeutics
  • Crop Production: beekeeping, fertigation, fertilizers, foliar feeding, greenhouses, organic fertilizers, pollination, pollinator habitat, pollinator health
  • Education and Training: demonstration, display, extension, mentoring, workshop, youth education
  • Farm Business Management: agritourism, farmers' markets/farm stands
  • Natural Resources/Environment: habitat enhancement
  • Pest Management: cultural control, field monitoring/scouting, sanitation
  • Production Systems: organic agriculture
  • Soil Management: composting, green manures, organic matter
  • Sustainable Communities: urban agriculture

    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.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.