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Baton Rouge, LA – The SU Ag Center will hold the 18th Annual Black History Quiz Bowl on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 3:00 pm, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Studio (Auditorium). The Black History Quiz Bowl is an exciting educational event that stimulates our students. All divisions, clubs and other organizations and individual students within the College of Agriculture,

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Baton Rouge, La – The Southern University Ag Center will hold its 69th Annual Livestock Show, Thursday, Mar 1-3 in SU Ag Center Arena, Baker, Louisiana (map) During the show, youth throughout the state of Louisiana display quality steers, goats, lambs, and hogs in a competitive and family oriented environment. For more information or to preorder meat, contact Christie Monroe at 225-771-2242. ##

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Baton Rouge, LA - Renita W. Marshall, D.V.M., Associate Professor of Animal Science at Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, has been selected to serve on the editorial board for the American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AJAV). Marshall requested the position of editor, and later received word of her acceptance to serve as a Contributing Editor for the

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Baton Rouge, LA - Effective January 2, 2012, the Southern University System enforces its 100% tobacco-free policy. At the Southern University Ag Center, from where the policy originated, we have removed smoking receptacles, posted signs, and continue to educate our constituents regarding the adopted policy. Should you have questions, or to receive a copy of the policy, please contact us by

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Baton Rouge, LA – The Southern University Ag Center will hold its 4th session of Louisiana Small Farmer Agricultural Leadership Institute training on Saturday, Jan 7 at A. O. Williams Hall, Baton Rouge, LA (map) For more information, please contact Dr. Dawn Mellion-Patin, project director, at 225-771-2242. ### http://www.suagcenter.com/ Become our fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/

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Baton Rouge, LA - Adell Brown, Jr., Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, SU Ag Center, has been named Executive Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Research at Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Dr. Adell Brown will replace Dr. Kirkland E. Mellad who retired from the position of Vice Chancellor for Research on December 31, 2011. Additionally,

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BATON ROUGE, LA – SU Ag Center youth are excelling on all fronts. Daisha Christine Badon once again had an opportunity to do something exciting and special with her God-given talent. In September, the LSU Athletics Department and the LSU School of Music selected Daisha to sing the national anthem at LSU Athletics events this year. She performed at the LSU Women’s Basketball game in the Pete

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Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern University Ag Center based Small Farmer Agricultural Leadership Institute, Class IV held its second training session at Prairie View A&M University in Houston, December 14-17. The group consisting of 31 participants from 12 southern states came together for farm tours and classroom lectures. The first stop was Yonder Way Farm, which began in 2006 when owners Jason

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Dr. Walker Baton Rouge, LA – The Southern University Ag Center was spotlighted in the December issue of USDA National Organic Program Insider Newsletter. The spotlight followed a September visit to Louisiana by Miles McEvoy, Deputy Administrator of USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP). During his visit, Dr. C. Reuben Walker gave McEvoy a guided tour of the Ag Center. Walker serves as one of 15

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Baton Rouge, LA - The US Department of Agriculture has identified the Scotlandville community as the largest "Food Desert" in Baton Rouge. More than 18,000 people live in Scotlandville, and 89% of that community has "unacceptably low-access" to quality food. The Together Baton Rouge (TBR) Food Access Team is working to bring a high-quality grocery store to Scotlandville, to address this food

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Baton Rouge, LA - The USDA has proposed a traceability rule for livestock that will require identification for animals that enter interstate commerce. The purpose of this rule, called the Animal Disease Traceability Proposed Rule, is to find the source of any disease outbreak quickly. Cattle, horses, goats, poultry, swine are among the livestock included. The rule is to take effect in early

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Baton Rouge, LA - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently reminded African American farmers and ranchers that the period to file a claim in the Pigford II settlement has opened, and eligible candidates must file claims no later than May 11, 2012. "With the opening of the claims process, African American farmers and ranchers who believe they are entitled to compensation under the Pigford II

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Baton Rouge, LA - Opelousas held its first Teen Summit on November 22 attracting a small cheering crowd .The the City of Opelousas sponsored the summit aimed at helping stop teen violence. The speakers ranged from former coach Raymond Duplechain to Dr. Aubrey Williams with Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives, a satellite entity of the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension

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Baton Rouge, LA - The National 4-H Council intends to award a grant in the amount of $82,000 for its Mentoring Program – OJJDP Award 2011-MU-MU-0026 to Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Upon clearance of final application documents the related grant agreement will be issued. For further details, please contact Tiffany Franklin at 225-771-2242. ### http://

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Baton Rouge, LA - Louisiana Public Health Institute CEO Joseph Kimbrell sent a congratulatory letter to Southern University for implementing a system wide tobacco-free policy that goes into effect Jan. 2, 2011. The SU Ag Center’s Communities of Color Network Program initiated the policy which recently met the Southern University Board of Supervisors’ approval. The letter states that “While

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Southern University Ag Center is taking the lead in “clearing the smoke” with a kickoff celebration on November 17th. Southern University System Board of Supervisors adopted a 100% Tobacco-free policy on October 28 for all campuses effective January 2, 2012. The Communities of Color Network (CoC) has been instrumental in providing educational awareness activities and advocacy events throughout

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Baton Rouge, LA - The SU Ag Center urban forestry scientist, Daniel Collins, PhD, held a Biosecurity Symposium, Nov. 8-9, featuring George Washington Carver. Best known for his work popularizing the farming of peanuts and sweet potatoes, Carver also researched the fungi that preyed upon those and other crops. The Advocate carried the story in the news section of the newspaper, November 9. The

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Baton Rouge, LA - Leodrey Williams, Chancellor of the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center and Roberta Madden, a former YWCA activist, will be honored at the 2011 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, in partnership with the 2011 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Dinner Committee will host the 49th annual

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Baton Rouge, LA - The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund announced on November 9 that the period for claimants in the lawsuit to file their claims will begin on November 14, 2011 and last for six (6) months. On October 27, Judge Paul Friedman in the U.S. District Court approved the settlement for Pigford II lawsuit filed by black farmers against the USDA (otherwise known as

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Baton Rouge, LA - USDA NRCS Organic Training and Listening Sessions will take place in November and December throughout Louisiana. December 1: Ashford O. Williams Hall - Southern University Ag Center, B.A. Little Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70813 November 29: Dean Lee Research Center, 8208 Tom Bowman Drive, Alexandria, LA 71302 November 30: Lomax Hall - Louisiana Tech University, 201 Lomax Drive,

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CNN reporter announced on October 28 that “Tens of thousands of American farmers who suffered racial discrimination by the U.S. Agriculture Department in the 1980s and '90s may start getting compensation from a $1.25 billion settlement, a federal judge has ruled.” "I'm very pleased that this has resolved itself," U.S. District judge Paul Friedman said. "It will provide relief to an awful lot of

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 L-R: Joe Mule, A.W.Szur, Dr.Leodrey Williams, Dr.Kirkland Mellad, Dr.Bhattachary Pradeep, Dr. Yemane Ghebreiyessus This summer, the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center conducted a performance test to evaluate equipment for Drinkable Air Technologies from June to August. The major goal of the company is to improve the environment using new technologies at

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On October 28, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced funding to provide business development assistance to entrepreneurs, agribusinesses, cooperatives and communities in economically challenged rural areas. USDA Rural Development is providing the assistance through cooperative agreements with ten 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities. The announcement was made on the Secretary's behalf

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Baton Rouge, LA - After years of creating educational awareness, booth displays, telephone communications, the Communities of Color Network at SU Ag Center has moved to the next level. Communities of Color Network  has been working diligently throughout the SU System and Louisiana to effectively disseminate information regarding a tobacco-free existence. After many discussions and considerations

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Baton Rouge - Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center will hold a Community Gardening Seminar, November 1, starting at 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lori Bushway, Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University will present the seminar themed “Sowing Seeds of Success.” Bushway leads family & adult education in the Garden-Based Learning Program. The event will bring visitors from

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Baton Rouge — On Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated all 64 parishes of Louisiana as natural disaster areas due to the combined effects of severe storms, tornadoes, severe spring flooding, Tropical Storm Lee, widespread drought and excessive heat that began Jan. 1, 2011, and continues.  This designation provides emergency farm loans to help producers recover from

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The SU Ag Center will host the first JAG-Jubilee Gaited Horse Show on November 12 at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena in Baker. The gate will open at 12 noon and the show will begin 4:00 pm. The gate fee is $10 per adult and free for children 10 years old and younger. For further details, please contact Christie G. Gremillion- Monroe, Livestock Programs Manager at: 225-771-4350 or

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Symposium reminder SU Ag Center to Hold Global Food Security and Plant Biosecurity Symposium, Nov. 8-9 Scientists and professionals who are working on the frontlines of Global Food Security and Plant Biosecurity research will gather for a Symposium at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge on November 8-9 to uncover potential threats to our nation’s natural resources and agriculture

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Workshop Reminder Baton Rouge, LA - Do you have dead plants in the garden or in your home? Do not fret! The Southern University Ag Center will host a Container Gardening Workshop to assist you with all your plant questions and needs, on October 26, from 2-4:30 pm at the greenhouse. This workshop is designed with you in mind. Come out and learn tips from one of our professional plant experts.

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Scientists and professionals who are working on the frontlines of Global Food Security and Plant Biosecurity research will gather for a Symposium at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge on November 8-9 to uncover potential threats to our nation’s natural resources and agriculture. “This symposium features presentations and demonstrations from researchers at universities and

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Dr. McNitt Baton Rouge - A reprint of the 8th edition of the book “Rabbit Production” is now available. This is a reprint of a highly successful book about the production of rabbits originally published by Interstate Publishers, Inc. in 2000. The book concentrates on rabbits bred for meat and fur, but also has plenty of information on pet rabbits and show rabbits. Beginning with an introduction

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Baton Rouge, LA - The Louisiana Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education PDP program will hold two Beginning Farmer Workshops this month. The same workshop will be offered Wednesday, October 26 at Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, and on Thursday, October 27 at the St. Martin Parish Office in Breaux Bridge. This events are in collaboration with the SU and LSU Agricultural Research and

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L-r: Johnson, Ning, Abdollahi Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center will hold a Bioenergy and Biofuel Seminar on Thursday October 20, 1:00-5:00 pm in room 138. The SU Urban Forestry Program, SU Ag Center and College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences in collaboration with LSU Ag Center sponsor this very informative seminar. Dr.

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SavingruralamericaDawn Mellion-Patin, PhD, Agricultural Specialist with the Cooperative Extension Program at Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center was interviewed by Saving Rural America radio show on October 10. Listen to the interview at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/savingruralamerica/2011/10/10/saving-rural-america-features-dawn-mellion-patin ###

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Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan recently announced that USDA has awarded 36 grants totaling $18 million to organizations that will provide training and assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers to help them run successful and sustainable farms. The grants will go to groups in 21 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands that can help people who want to go into

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Baton Rouge, LA – SU Ag Center continues to disseminate information to clientele beyond the state of Louisiana. In Mississippi, the Winston County Self Help Cooperative Live Internet Talk Radio Show: Saving Rural America’s Host will Feature Dawn Mellion-Patin, Ph.D., MBA on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 6:00 Pm CST. The Small Farmer Agricultural Leadership Institute is an 18-month course

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Baton Rouge, LA - Do you have dead plants in the garden or in your home? Do not fret! The Southern University Ag Center will host a Container Gardening Workshop to assist you with all your plant questions and needs, on October 26, at the greenhouse. This workshop is designed with you in mind. Come out and learn tips from one of our professional plant experts. What to bring: problem plants,

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Baton Rouge, LA - The i-Tree Model Workshop on Quantifying Urban Forest Ecosystem Services and Climate Change Mitigation Potential is scheduled for Oct. 5-6, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, at Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Rm 138. Southern University Urban Forestry Program and USDA Forest Service Urban Forestry South will host the event. Instruction will be provided by Eric

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Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Cordially invites and encourages you to attend a 4-H LIFE Mentor Training Forum! Topic: “Breaking the Communication Barrier: Effective Mentoring Strategies for Children with Challenges” Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011; 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Venue: SU Ag Center, located just off Mills Ave., Baton Rouge; Room 191

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Baton Rouge, LA - Dr. Kamran Abdollahi, professor, urban forestry, recently received nearly half a million dollars from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to develop biofuels for bioenergy from sustainable alternative non-food feedstocks in Louisiana. Urban Forestry scientists Drs. Zhu Hua Ning, Andra Johnson, and Yemane Ghebreiyessus are co-investigators. Dr. Dorin Boldor

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Baton Rouge, LA – Our high school youth are exhibiting great talent. Rogersliu was founded with the concept of creating visually stimulating clothing. Headed up by Christopher Rogers, II and his assistant designer, Julie Liu, seventeen-year-old seniors at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. Rogersliu runway shows are noted for their high emotional resonance and raw energy paired with over-the-top

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Left, Roosevelt Payne draws water from machine while Joe Mule, Drinkable Air Inc. and Yemane Ghebreiyessus look on Upon request from Drinkable Air Technologies for equipment evaluation, a performance test was conducted at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center from June to August 2011. The major goal of the company is to improve the environment using new technologies

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced September 12 that assistance will be available to farmers whose crops were damaged by severe flooding from Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. USDA and FDA are working closely together to ensure that farmers with flood-damaged crops that cannot be marketed are compensated for their losses. Crops insured by

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A U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist says La Nina will continue to influence the nation's weather through Fall. View video on YouTube. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oey-NrMve3I&feature=channel_video_title ### http://www.suagcenter.com/ Like us on Facebook -www.suagcenter.com- Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com

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Baton Rouge, LA – The link below shows a video of the impact of the partnership between SU Ag Center and Zachary Men’s Club. We are making a difference in the Zachary community. View video at WBRZ: http://www.wbrz.com/2-make-a-difference For more information, please contact Tiffany Franklin at 225-771-2775. ### www.suagcenter.com Like us on Facebook -www.suagcenter.com- Contact: Bridget

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In 2009, Eunice Mwongera, Kenyan businessperson, decided to expand Hillside Green Growers and Exporters Company, her family-owned fruit and vegetable business. A graduate of Nairobi University and former finance officer at the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture, Mwongera, applied for the USDA Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology (Borlaug) Fellowship Program. Not long

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Baton Rouge, LA - Dr. Renita Marshall, DVM, assistant professor of animal science, SU Ag Center co-authored an article published in the International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Vol. 3(6), pp. 117-125, July 2011. The article is entitled “Rondon project: Addressing water issues in socio¬economically disadvantaged communities in Brazil.” Other authors of the article

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Baton Rouge, LA - Voluntary evacuations for Grand Isle and lower Lafourche Parish are in place in anticipation of Tropical Storm Lee in the Gulf of Mexico and related rainfall across south Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal said Friday. The Advocate: http://theadvocate.com/home/742121-79/tropical-storm-lee-forms-off.html ### www.suagcenter.com Visit us on Facebook -www.suagcenter.com- Contact:

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Baton Rouge, LA – Dr. Kamran Abdollahi received a congratulatory message from US Congressman Bill Cassidy on his receipt of grant funding through USDA in the amount of $490,128.00, for the period of September 2011-August 2014. He congratulated project director, Kamran Abdollahi on his work with biofuel development with non-food feedstock. ### http://www.suagcenter.com/ Visit us on Facebook -

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Baton Rouge, LA - The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood watch to include Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Southern Tangipahoa St. Tammany and West Baton Rouge Parishes, through Sunday evening. Efficient and torrential tropical rains will impact the Northshore and Baton Rouge metro areas through the labor day weekend. Rain rates of 1 to 3 inches

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Baton Rouge, LA - A marsh fire in the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Orleans Parish continues to release smoke to surrounding areas. The Louisiana department of environmental quality is forecasting an air quality alert for southeast Louisiana in effect until midnight tonight. The air quality monitors show elevated levels of particulate matter due to the fire. Winds have

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Dr. Qi Baton Rouge, LA - SU Ag Center scientist, Dr. Yadong Qi, professor of urban forestry recently received an award for her presentation entitled “Monitoring the Long-term Effect of Paclobutrazol Tree Growth Regulator on Three Urban Tree Species” at the 2011 International Society of Arboriculture Annual Conference and Trade Show held in Sydney, Australia, July 23-27. The organization

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Baton Rouge, LA - A marsh fire in the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Orleans Parish has Louisiana Army National Guard helicopters dumping water on the blaze. State Department of Environmental Quality officials have issued an air quality alert for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas because of tiny particles contained in the smoke. At least minor impacts will be possible

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SU Ag Center scientist serves on international board. Dr. Zhu Hua Ning, Professor of Urban Forestry at the SU Ag Center was recently elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The Board of Directors is responsible for strategic direction for ISA and makes decisions that are in the best interest of ISA. Through

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SU Ag Center kicked off its four-parish Back-to-School Summit in Opelousas on August 18.Eighth-grade students are entering a time in their lives that will be full of temptation and pressure to make poor decisions, which the Southern University Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives hoped to curtail with its annual Back-to-School Summit. "They're at a very critical age," center

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SU Ag Center’s agent serves as Vice President of Association. The Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association elected Terrence Marshall, County Agent (1890) as Vice- President of the association at the annual meeting held in June. Marshall is a 34-year employee of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, working for both the Southern University and LSU Agricultural

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SU Ag Center’s Sharon Wilder received a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion for her continuing support as a Community Partner within the Nutrition Communicators Networks. She received a package for her efforts in reaching the community and audiences with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate.

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BATON ROUGE, LA - The SU Ag Center will hold its Annual Back-to-School Summit in New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish on Friday, September 9, from 8:30 am-2:00 pm at the Scott Memorial Civic Center. This year’s theme is: “Step Up-Be You.” This parish-wide event for eighth graders is a collaborative effort with the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, through its Southwest

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 Dr. Malekian  BATON ROUGE, LA-Fatemeh Malekian, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center and adjunct faculty at Louisiana State University, received the 2011 Elizabeth Fleming Stier Award for pursuit of humanitarian ideals and unselfish dedication resulting in significant contributions to the well-being of the food industry, academia,

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BATON ROUGE, LA, 8/1/2011 - The SU Ag Center will hold its Annual Back-to-School Summit in Cade, St. Martin Parish on Thursday, September 1, from 8:30 am-2:00 pm at the Cade Community Center. This year’s theme is “Step Up-Be You.” This parish-wide event for 8th graders is a collaborative effort with the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center- through its Southwest Center

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 The SU team: courtesy of Penn State  Penn State Plant Pathology and Southern University Urban Forestry BATON ROUGE, LA, 8/1/2011 - On July 10-12, Dr. Dan Collins, professor, urban forestry, SU Ag Center, and four students from the Department of Urban Forestry at Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, visited Penn State University to participate in a Short Course on Agricultural Plant

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Back-to-School Summit to be held in Ville Platte, August 26 BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/26/2011 - The SU Ag Center Annual Back-to-School Summit will be held in Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish on Friday

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Experiential Learning Garden Program Graduation Ceremony Held  Student, Siriah Rogers offers Chancellor Williams a cantaloupe  BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/22/2011 - The SU Ag Center’s

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Report Child Abuse 24/7 Anywhere in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/21/2011 - On Monday, July 11, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services launched a toll-free number - 855-4LA-KIDS

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Graduation Ceremony Scheduled for Experiential Learning Garden Program BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/20/2011 - The SU Ag Center will hold its 2011 Experiential Learning Garden Graduation Ceremony on

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Back-to-School Summit to be held in Opelousas, August 18 and 19 BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/19/2011 - The annual Back-to-School Summit will kick off in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish on Thursday and

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Bandele Dr. Bandele Addresses Summer Garden Program Participants BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/14/2011 - The Southern University Experiential Learning Garden Summer Program participants had a

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Bandele to Address Experiential Learning Garden Summer Program BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/11/2011 - The Southern University Experiential Learning Garden Summer Program will have a special guest

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Video on “Focus: Insight On The SU Ag Center” is now available online BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/7/2011 - The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center disseminates information to

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Morehouse Parish Black Farmers to Hold 10th Annual Field Day BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/5/2011 - The Morehouse Parish Black Farmers, Southern University and LSU Ag Centers schedule the 10th Annual

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Available online: Video on Careers in Global Food Security and Plant Biosecurity BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/24/2011-The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center is poised to

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dara Badon heads to National Leadership Forum BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/23/2011-In honor of her academic achievements and leadership ability, Dara Badon was nominated by her 5th grade teacher, Kizzy

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family and Youth Expo highlights academic excellence BATON ROUGE, June 20 - Since 1982, Southern University’s Cooperative Extension has held the Family and Youth Exposition to give Louisiana

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Watch the all new TV program “Focus: Insight On The SU Ag Center” on Cox ch. 21 BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/13/2011-The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center is poised to

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FLOODING Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Farmers BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/10/2011-Farmers and ranchers should be aware that the 2008 Farm Bill created a program called the

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Agromen Livestock Field Day set for June 11 BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/9/2011-The Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives and Southern University Ag Center are sponsoring the 7th annual Agromen

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family and Youth Expo: Cultivating the Essential Elements for Academic Success BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/8/2011 - The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center will hold its

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 www.suagcenter.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USDA replaces Mypyramid with MyPlate BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/3/2011 - The new model of proper nutrition from the USDA, “MyPlate” was unveiled Thursday, June 2, 2011. This new at-a-glance guide to healthful

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beef Cattle & Citrus Field Day Slide show BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/3/2011 - The Southern University Ag Center held a Beef Cattle & Citrus Field Day on Saturday, May 28, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at 5A Farm of Algy

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center __________________________________________________________________ Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exploring Opportunities in Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences Program to Kick off BATON ROUGE, LA, 6/2/2011 – Southern University Ag Center

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Link to first steps to flood recovery website BATON ROUGE, LA, 5/26/2011 - The SU Ag Center is sending this resource link to help clients navigate through the flood disaster. Please follow this link to the first steps in

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SU Ag Center Partners in Military Community, Family and Youth Extension Project BATON ROUGE, LA, 5/20/2011 - The USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a grant to Purdue University as the prime

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USDA Disaster Assistance Programs for Individuals and Small Businesses BATON ROUGE, LA, 5/18/2011 - USDA’s authority to provide emergency assistance for its various disaster relief programs exists under the Robert T.

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives to Host Career Day BATON ROUGE, LA, 5/12/2011 - The Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives Y.E.S. After-School program will host a Career Day on Tuesday, May 17th from 4:00 pm-5:

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SU Ag Center to Hold Beef Cattle & Citrus Field Day BATON ROUGE, LA, 5/6/2011 - The Southern University Ag Center will hold a Beef Cattle and Citrus Field Day on Saturday, May 28, starting 8:30 am-3:30 pm at 1580 Burma

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SU Ag Center to Hold Beef Cattle Field Day BATON ROUGE, LA, 5/5/2011 - The Southern University Ag Center will hold a Beef Cattle Goat Field Day on Saturday, June 25 at A.O. Williams Hall, B. A. Little Drive in Baton Rouge,

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BATON ROUGE, LA, 5/3/2011 - The Southern University Ag Center invites all Louisiana child care providers to attend a training session, May 20-21, in Baton Rouge. Participants will receive up to nine hours of new ideas, and

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Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAg Institute Graduate Named Fellow BATON ROUGE, LA, 4/25/11 – Jenga Mwendo was among the 14 new Fellows recently selected by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) Food and Community to receive an award. The 2011-2013 class of Fellows is a mix of grassroots advocates, thought leaders, writers and entrepreneurs. Mwendo is a

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Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SU Ag Center to Join Petition to Save Our Southern BATON ROUGE, LA, 4/25/11 – The SU Ag Center will join the petition to “Support Our Southern” at the Louisiana State Capitol on Tuesday, April 26, starting at 10:00 am. Display set up will begin at 8:00 am in the Capitol’s Rotunda and will open at 9:00 am. Two vans will be departing

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 http://www.suagcenter.com/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SU Ag Center to Hold Proposal Writing Seminar BATON ROUGE, LA, 4/20/2011 - The Southern University Ag Center will hold a seminar on Developing a Strong Winning Proposal, May 25, from 9 am-11 am,

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BATON ROUGE, LA, 4/18/2011 - The Southern University Ag Center will hold its 6th Annual Goat Field Day on Saturday, April 30 in A.O. Williams Hall. This educational event is open to anyone currently involved in goat

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 http://www.suagcenter.com/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southern University Ag Center Celebrates Life BATON ROUGE, LA, 4/8/2011 – The Southern University Ag Center launched its annual “American Cancer Society Relay For Life” this morning in A. O.

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 http://www.suagcenter.com/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Class III - Small Farmer Agricultural Leadership Institute Graduation, March 24, 2011 SU Ag Center Holds Third Leadership Class Graduation Ceremony in DC BATON ROUGE, LA, 3/25/2011 – The Southern

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 http://www.suagcenter.com/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bayou State Trail Riders to Start Journey to SU Ag Center for Horse Show BATON ROUGE, LA, 3/24/2011 – The Bayou State Trail Riders will start their journey to Baton Rouge for the 41st SU Ag

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 http://www.suagcenter.com/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The SU Ag Center to Host its 39th Annual Rabbit Show BATON ROUGE, LA, 3/23/2011 – The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center will host its 39th annual state and national

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Left to right, Chancellor Williams, Graduates, VC Eubanks and Director Mellion-Patin BATON ROUGE, LA, 3/19/11 –The SU Ag Center’s Louisiana Small Farmer Conference Culminates in Graduation Ceremony. The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center hosted the Louisiana Small Farmer Conference, March 17 –– 19 in Baton Rouge. The theme for this event was, “Sustaining Louisiana’s

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Brenda DeRouren (Center) received an award for 30 years of service with the Southern University Ag Center’s Livestock Show. Pictured L to R:  James C. Archie, former Livestock Show Director and Christie Monroe, director.  The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center concluded its 68th Annual Livestock Show with more than 400 participants from across the state this past

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana observed African-American Heritage Month by calling for “one people, one vision for a healthy Louisiana. To promote health, wellness and celebrate Louisiana’'s rich diversity, the state'’s largest domestic and non-profit insurer partnerered with the Mall of Louisiana to host a month-long celebration of living African-Americans who support healthy lifestyles

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Capitol High Academy Shines at the Black History Quiz Bowl: L toR Hanifah Muhammad, Darius Williams, Owusu Bandele, Moderator, Sherrell Briggs, and John Brumfield. – Photo by Lisa Gray Baton Rouge (LA) Competition was keen as twelve teams competed for top honors at the 17th Annual Black History Quiz Bowl hosted by the Southern University Ag Center on Thursday, February 25.   The questions

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PRESS RELEASE Southern University and A&M College Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Contact: Bridget Udoh (225) 771-5714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SU Ag Center to Sponsor Annual Connecting Businesses with Contracts Procurement Conference BATON ROUGE, LA, February 15, 2011—Small business owners and contractors are invited to participate in the Seventh Annual

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