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| Dr. C. R. Walker |
Baton Rouge, La. –
Dr. C. Reuben Walker, Chair of Agricultural Sciences and Urban Forestry has won
an award in recognition of innovation from USDA/ National Institute of Food and
Agriculture (NIFA). President Ray Belton was among the first to extend his
congratulations to Walker.
“We entered the NIFA
Partnership Award for Innovative Programs and Projects category. We won. Southern University Baton Rouge land
mass won. It is a win-win for SUBR and SU Ag Center.” said Walker.
Dr. Walker worked conscientiously for years with
Bayou Recyclers on Aquaculture Waste (AW) and Burnt Corn Gluten Meal (BCGM) to
earn this award. The research is a valuable way to turn these waste or trash
materials into treasures (feed and fertilizer). The USDA has recognized their
sustainability efforts with a prestigious award.
Dr. Walker will
travel to DC on October 22 to receive the USDA’s “Partnership Award for
Innovative Programs/Projects” on behalf of the Bayou Recyclers team.
Walker, who has
one patent under his belt, is developing and filing a second patent on “Craw-Jag,”
an electrical drying apparatus for aquaculture waste - crawfish, crab, and
shrimp.
“Agriculture is a
national treasure, and a great pillar and foundation that we should build upon.”
Congratulations, Dr. Walker!
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