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 improve the quality of life for Louisiana residents. To this end, a video on Careers in Global Food Security and Plant Biosecurity has been produced targeting 4th-12th grade students encouraging them to consider careers in Global Food Security.
Video available online at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qig1JgX0Bk
The video will broadcast locally in South Louisiana on cable TV Channel 21 (LA Hometown Productions) beginning the week of July 4.
This video production was funded by USDA/NIFA 1890 Capacity Building Grant on outreach to K-12 schools in plant biosecurity.
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Friday, June 24
Thursday, June 23
Dara Badon heads to National Leadership Forum
PRESS RELEASE
Southern University and A&M College
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Contact: Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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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 Crockett of Lukeville Elementary School, to attend a 2011 People to People World Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower with the belief that peace can be achieved through understanding founded People to People International in 1956. The World Leadership forum helps the world’s most promising young people achieve future success through leadership development and engaging academic challenges.
Dara will be traveling with her family for six days, beginning June 27th, to join other outstanding students from around the globe to learn leadership up close and enjoy unique access to America’s most prominent centers of justice, legislation, and history.
Dara is an honor roll scholar and has maintained a 4.0 from the time she started school. She is the daughter of Dwayne and Donna Badon of Brusly, and little sister to Daisha Christine.
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
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 Crockett of Lukeville Elementary School, to attend a 2011 People to People World Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower with the belief that peace can be achieved through understanding founded People to People International in 1956. The World Leadership forum helps the world’s most promising young people achieve future success through leadership development and engaging academic challenges.
Dara will be traveling with her family for six days, beginning June 27th, to join other outstanding students from around the globe to learn leadership up close and enjoy unique access to America’s most prominent centers of justice, legislation, and history.
Dara is an honor roll scholar and has maintained a 4.0 from the time she started school. She is the daughter of Dwayne and Donna Badon of Brusly, and little sister to Daisha Christine.
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Monday, June 20
Family and Youth Expo highlights academic excellence
PRESS RELEASE
Southern University and A&M College
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Contact: Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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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 youth the tools needed to help them excel in academics and life. The Expo, held June 16-18 on campus, was no exception.
Starting on Thursday, with registration, getting acquainted and basketball game, the Southern University Ag Center hosted the energetic 1st - 12th graders. The basketball game was held at the Seymour Gym on Southern University main campus and lasted till 9:00 p.m.
Students, extension agents, volunteers, and Ag Center staff were poised for a full day of events on Friday. Activities started with youth competitions on public speaking and illustrated talk in different age categories at the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. The Body Walk activities followed at 10:00 a.m. in the Seymour Gym. Educational seminars and workshops ran concurrently until lunch time. The General Assembly at 2:00 p.m. was the highlight of the day with welcome from the Youth Development Specialist Wanda Burke.
Southern University Ag Center Chancellor Leodrey Williams brought greetings and System President Ronald Mason delivered a special message to the participants.
President Mason encouraged the students to consider Southern University when it’s time to make a college choice. When you look across the state and the country, among Historically Black Colleges, Southern University stands out as number one. “When you prepare to go to college, where will you go?” Mason asked the audience. “Southern University,” the students chanted.
The Keynote speaker at the assembly was former NBA star, Nikita Wilson. Wilson, a native of Pineville LA and retired Portland Trailblazers player encouraged students to take advantage of the program offered by the SU Ag Center as a foundation to realize their full potential in life. He strongly emphasized the importance of academics.
“Without academics, you’re almost doomed.” The SU Ag Center has put together this program, take advantage of it and engage in education,” said Wilson. He concluded by stating that “we can give you all the tools for academic success, but ultimately, it is up to you as individuals to put them to positive use for a brighter future.”
Grant Henry, a 9th grader from Bossier Parish said it was his first time attending the Expo and was excited to compete in Illustrated Talk. Henry also reported that he has learned that “to be successful, you have to have academics.”
Immediately following the general assembly, participants went to their third session of seminars and workshops which included exploring the scent bar, literacy camp, exploring the technology lab, “How it Grows,” secondary smoke and through the eyes of a microscope. The day culminated in a talent show and dance at the M. A. Edmond Livestock Show Arena.
Saturday, the final day of the Expo started early with a Quiz Bowl at the Student Union with Professor Emeritus Owusu Bandele moderating. The awards program followed at 10:30 a.m. where contestants in various events were recognized.
“This year we had 520 participants at the Family and Youth Expo, the largest group ever,” said Wanda Burke, expo coordinator and director, Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives. “All facets of the Ag Center worked together to make this happen, one person could not have pulled this off.”
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
BATON ROUGE, June 20 - Since 1982, Southern University’s Cooperative Extension has held the Family and Youth Exposition to give Louisiana youth the tools needed to help them excel in academics and life. The Expo, held June 16-18 on campus, was no exception.
Starting on Thursday, with registration, getting acquainted and basketball game, the Southern University Ag Center hosted the energetic 1st - 12th graders. The basketball game was held at the Seymour Gym on Southern University main campus and lasted till 9:00 p.m.
Students, extension agents, volunteers, and Ag Center staff were poised for a full day of events on Friday. Activities started with youth competitions on public speaking and illustrated talk in different age categories at the Smith-Brown Memorial Union. The Body Walk activities followed at 10:00 a.m. in the Seymour Gym. Educational seminars and workshops ran concurrently until lunch time. The General Assembly at 2:00 p.m. was the highlight of the day with welcome from the Youth Development Specialist Wanda Burke.
Southern University Ag Center Chancellor Leodrey Williams brought greetings and System President Ronald Mason delivered a special message to the participants.
President Mason encouraged the students to consider Southern University when it’s time to make a college choice. When you look across the state and the country, among Historically Black Colleges, Southern University stands out as number one. “When you prepare to go to college, where will you go?” Mason asked the audience. “Southern University,” the students chanted.
The Keynote speaker at the assembly was former NBA star, Nikita Wilson. Wilson, a native of Pineville LA and retired Portland Trailblazers player encouraged students to take advantage of the program offered by the SU Ag Center as a foundation to realize their full potential in life. He strongly emphasized the importance of academics.
“Without academics, you’re almost doomed.” The SU Ag Center has put together this program, take advantage of it and engage in education,” said Wilson. He concluded by stating that “we can give you all the tools for academic success, but ultimately, it is up to you as individuals to put them to positive use for a brighter future.”
Grant Henry, a 9th grader from Bossier Parish said it was his first time attending the Expo and was excited to compete in Illustrated Talk. Henry also reported that he has learned that “to be successful, you have to have academics.”
Immediately following the general assembly, participants went to their third session of seminars and workshops which included exploring the scent bar, literacy camp, exploring the technology lab, “How it Grows,” secondary smoke and through the eyes of a microscope. The day culminated in a talent show and dance at the M. A. Edmond Livestock Show Arena.
Saturday, the final day of the Expo started early with a Quiz Bowl at the Student Union with Professor Emeritus Owusu Bandele moderating. The awards program followed at 10:30 a.m. where contestants in various events were recognized.
“This year we had 520 participants at the Family and Youth Expo, the largest group ever,” said Wanda Burke, expo coordinator and director, Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives. “All facets of the Ag Center worked together to make this happen, one person could not have pulled this off.”
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Monday, June 13
Watch the all new TV program “Focus: Insight On The SU Ag Center” on Cox ch. 21
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 improve the quality of life especially for residents with limited resources across Louisiana. The Center accomplishes this with a team of specialists equipped to enhance the conditions of limited-resource and underserved families, businesses and farmers. The SU Ag Center disseminates information to its constituents via brochures, workshops, seminars, video presentations and our website.
Please be sure to watch the new edition of the Southern University Ag Center's TV program entitled, "Focus: Insight On The SU Ag Center" on Cox cable Metro 21 (ch. 21)-Baton Rouge, Tues, June 14 @ 8:30 PM and Thurs, June 16 @ 8:30 PM,
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 improve the quality of life especially for residents with limited resources across Louisiana. The Center accomplishes this with a team of specialists equipped to enhance the conditions of limited-resource and underserved families, businesses and farmers. The SU Ag Center disseminates information to its constituents via brochures, workshops, seminars, video presentations and our website.
Please be sure to watch the new edition of the Southern University Ag Center's TV program entitled, "Focus: Insight On The SU Ag Center" on Cox cable Metro 21 (ch. 21)-Baton Rouge, Tues, June 14 @ 8:30 PM and Thurs, June 16 @ 8:30 PM,
The video is coming soon.
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Friday, June 10
FLOODING Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Farmers
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 Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). ELAP is administered by the Farm Service Agency.
ELAP, as it is commonly called, will provide assistance to producers of livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish for losses caused by adverse weather, such as the recent flooding of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. This would include flooding due to seepage, back water flooding and the Morganza Spillway; however, the program would not cover losses between the mainline levee and the river.
Assistance would be provided for eligible losses of purchased or produced (harvested) feed for livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish, and for physical losses of game fish and baitfish that are not covered under other programs such as the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payment Program (SURE), Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), and Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). Physical losses on catfish and crawfish are not eligible for this program. The program pays for qualifying grazing losses and for transporting feed to stranded livestock. In order to qualify, a producer must have had either Crop Insurance or Noninsured Assistance Program coverage on all crops on the farm, including hay fields, but excluding pasture that is grazed. This applies to every commodity on every farm in the United States that the producer has interest.
Producers who have eligible losses must file a notice of loss at their Parish FSA Office no later than 30 days after the loss was apparent to them and file an application for payment no later than January 30, 2012. Producers must also provide FSA with verifiable documentation for all losses for which compensation is requested. For example, if a producer had purchased hay that was flooded, they must provide a copy of a purchase receipt. For livestock, producers must provide a breakdown of livestock by kind, type and weight range. Notes must be kept on when the pasture was inaccessible and when it became available for grazing. If only a portion of a field was flooded, they must be able to show on a map what was flooded. Also, the producer must certify the acreage and show a share in the pasture. If the pasture is rented or leased, and it has not been certified by the livestock producer in prior years, a copy of the rental or lease agreement must be provided.
This is a National program with a $50,000,000 allocation. After signup, all application information must be sent to Washington to determine if a factor of payments is necessary; therefore, it is anticipated that payments cannot be issued until around March or April, 2012.
Producers are reminded to file a notice of loss no later than 30 days after the loss is apparent. In the case of pasture, this will usually be within 30 days after the pasture becomes available for grazing.
Please contact your local Farm Service Agency office for more details about this program.
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 Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). ELAP is administered by the Farm Service Agency.
ELAP, as it is commonly called, will provide assistance to producers of livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish for losses caused by adverse weather, such as the recent flooding of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. This would include flooding due to seepage, back water flooding and the Morganza Spillway; however, the program would not cover losses between the mainline levee and the river.
Assistance would be provided for eligible losses of purchased or produced (harvested) feed for livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish, and for physical losses of game fish and baitfish that are not covered under other programs such as the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payment Program (SURE), Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), and Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). Physical losses on catfish and crawfish are not eligible for this program. The program pays for qualifying grazing losses and for transporting feed to stranded livestock. In order to qualify, a producer must have had either Crop Insurance or Noninsured Assistance Program coverage on all crops on the farm, including hay fields, but excluding pasture that is grazed. This applies to every commodity on every farm in the United States that the producer has interest.
Producers who have eligible losses must file a notice of loss at their Parish FSA Office no later than 30 days after the loss was apparent to them and file an application for payment no later than January 30, 2012. Producers must also provide FSA with verifiable documentation for all losses for which compensation is requested. For example, if a producer had purchased hay that was flooded, they must provide a copy of a purchase receipt. For livestock, producers must provide a breakdown of livestock by kind, type and weight range. Notes must be kept on when the pasture was inaccessible and when it became available for grazing. If only a portion of a field was flooded, they must be able to show on a map what was flooded. Also, the producer must certify the acreage and show a share in the pasture. If the pasture is rented or leased, and it has not been certified by the livestock producer in prior years, a copy of the rental or lease agreement must be provided.
This is a National program with a $50,000,000 allocation. After signup, all application information must be sent to Washington to determine if a factor of payments is necessary; therefore, it is anticipated that payments cannot be issued until around March or April, 2012.
Producers are reminded to file a notice of loss no later than 30 days after the loss is apparent. In the case of pasture, this will usually be within 30 days after the pasture becomes available for grazing.
Please contact your local Farm Service Agency office for more details about this program.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., STOP 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll-free at 866-632-9992 (English) or 800-877-8339 (TDD) or 866-377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or 800-845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Thursday, June 9
Agromen Livestock Field Day set for June 11
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 Livestock Field Day for youth, June 11, 8 a.m.-noon on Airport Road, Opelousas. The Agromen group offers the field day to teach children about the benefits of farming. The event is free for youth ages 18 and younger.
"We are a group of individuals who are involved in some aspects of agriculture," said John Vallien, former Opelousas mayor and secretary of the Agromen. "Some are in livestock, others in horses, some are in gardening. Our goal is to get the young people involved in some aspect of it."
The day's activities will range from animal petting areas to classes on the health and money-saving benefits of farming. A highlight of the day includes special guest Marvin White of the Cincinnati Bengals. Children will learn through hands-on demonstrations about nutrition, caring for goats, ducks, chicken and rabbits gardening, leadership and bio-diesel fuel.
"We want to teach them the value of land ownership," said Vallien. "Because a lot of young people inherit land and they sell it, and they don't realize that agriculture is the backbone of the area, of the nation. Agriculture feeds the world, and they can eat very inexpensively."
In addition to workshops and animal interaction, young people will learn about programs like Hefier International, which provides livestock and training to families who promise to give one of the livestock's offspring to another family in need.
Event contact: call 945-5722 for more information.
Read more online at the Daily World: http://www.dailyworld.com/article/20110609/NEWS01/106090316
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 Livestock Field Day for youth, June 11, 8 a.m.-noon on Airport Road, Opelousas. The Agromen group offers the field day to teach children about the benefits of farming. The event is free for youth ages 18 and younger.
"We are a group of individuals who are involved in some aspects of agriculture," said John Vallien, former Opelousas mayor and secretary of the Agromen. "Some are in livestock, others in horses, some are in gardening. Our goal is to get the young people involved in some aspect of it."
The day's activities will range from animal petting areas to classes on the health and money-saving benefits of farming. A highlight of the day includes special guest Marvin White of the Cincinnati Bengals. Children will learn through hands-on demonstrations about nutrition, caring for goats, ducks, chicken and rabbits gardening, leadership and bio-diesel fuel.
"We want to teach them the value of land ownership," said Vallien. "Because a lot of young people inherit land and they sell it, and they don't realize that agriculture is the backbone of the area, of the nation. Agriculture feeds the world, and they can eat very inexpensively."
In addition to workshops and animal interaction, young people will learn about programs like Hefier International, which provides livestock and training to families who promise to give one of the livestock's offspring to another family in need.
Event contact: call 945-5722 for more information.
Read more online at the Daily World: http://www.dailyworld.com/article/20110609/NEWS01/106090316
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Family and Youth Expo: Cultivating the Essential Elements for Academic Success
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 annual Family and Youth Exposition, June 16-18. Youth across Louisiana will have the time of their life as they interact with each other for two days of exciting seminars, exhibits, demonstrations, healthy competitions, and presentations. Participants will be stimulated, inspired, motivated and taught the essential elements for academic success throughout the fun-filled, educational weekend.
Join us June 16 - 18, 2011 at Southern University Ag Center, Ashford O. Williams Hall in Baton Rouge, for the 2011 Family and Youth Expo.
For more information, contact: Wanda Burke PhD, youth specialist at 225-771-2242
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http://www.suagcenter.com/
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 annual Family and Youth Exposition, June 16-18. Youth across Louisiana will have the time of their life as they interact with each other for two days of exciting seminars, exhibits, demonstrations, healthy competitions, and presentations. Participants will be stimulated, inspired, motivated and taught the essential elements for academic success throughout the fun-filled, educational weekend.
Join us June 16 - 18, 2011 at Southern University Ag Center, Ashford O. Williams Hall in Baton Rouge, for the 2011 Family and Youth Expo.
For more information, contact: Wanda Burke PhD, youth specialist at 225-771-2242
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Friday, June 3
USDA replaces Mypyramid with MyPlate
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
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 eating is meant to remind consumers to limit heavy foods and beef up on the greens.
“MyPlate” promotes fruits and vegetables, which cover half the circle. Grains occupy an additional quarter, as do proteins such as meat, fish and poultry. A glass of milk rests to the side without room for desert. ChooseMyPlate.gov.
In her remarks at the news conference at which MyPlate was introduced, first lady Michelle Obama pointed out that the icon is “simple enough for children to understand, even at the elementary school level. They can learn to use this tool now and use it for the rest of their lives.”
View MyPlate at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
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 eating is meant to remind consumers to limit heavy foods and beef up on the greens.
“MyPlate” promotes fruits and vegetables, which cover half the circle. Grains occupy an additional quarter, as do proteins such as meat, fish and poultry. A glass of milk rests to the side without room for desert. ChooseMyPlate.gov.
In her remarks at the news conference at which MyPlate was introduced, first lady Michelle Obama pointed out that the icon is “simple enough for children to understand, even at the elementary school level. They can learn to use this tool now and use it for the rest of their lives.”
View MyPlate at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Beef Cattle & Citrus Field Day Slide show
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 and Mary Irvin in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Dawn Mellion Patin, agricultural specialist with the SU Ag Center, was instrumental in organizing the event. Agents from different agencies including the LSU AgCenter, SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education) and the NRCS were in attendance. Some of the speakers included Dr. Chris Robichaux, SU Ag Center, SARE Co-State Coordinator; Stuart Gardner, NRCS, Rangeland Management Specialist; Dr. Fatemeh Malekian, SU Ag Center-Nutrition Specialist; Dr. David Himelrick, LSU AgCenter/Fruit Crops and Randolph Joseph, Area Conservationist, NRCS.
Please view the slide show that was prepared of the beef cattle/citrus field day at:
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/parishes/Rapides/Features/Crops_Livestock/Beef-Cattle--Citrus-Field-Day.htm
1. View slideshow images of the morning sessions
2. View slideshow images of the evening sessions
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 and Mary Irvin in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Dawn Mellion Patin, agricultural specialist with the SU Ag Center, was instrumental in organizing the event. Agents from different agencies including the LSU AgCenter, SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education) and the NRCS were in attendance. Some of the speakers included Dr. Chris Robichaux, SU Ag Center, SARE Co-State Coordinator; Stuart Gardner, NRCS, Rangeland Management Specialist; Dr. Fatemeh Malekian, SU Ag Center-Nutrition Specialist; Dr. David Himelrick, LSU AgCenter/Fruit Crops and Randolph Joseph, Area Conservationist, NRCS.
Please view the slide show that was prepared of the beef cattle/citrus field day at:
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/parishes/Rapides/Features/Crops_Livestock/Beef-Cattle--Citrus-Field-Day.htm
1. View slideshow images of the morning sessions
2. View slideshow images of the evening sessions
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Thursday, June 2
Exploring Opportunities in Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences Program to Kick off
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 professor Andra D. Johnson welcomes students to a summer program focusing on teaching, research and outreach.
The College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science Family will host opening ceremony for a summer program at the Southern University Ag Center on Sunday, June 5 at 3:00 pm. The program concludes on June 24.
Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend the opening ceremony to show support and welcome the high school students to the college and Ag Center. There are 31 students attending this year’s summer program; 25 of which are potential incoming freshman.
The program entitled “Exploring Opportunities in Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences” is Sponsored by Agricultural Marketing Service; Natural Resource Conservation Service; Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration; and National Agricultural Statistical Service.
Andra D. Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor Urban Forestry, is coordinating the program.
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 professor Andra D. Johnson welcomes students to a summer program focusing on teaching, research and outreach.
The College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science Family will host opening ceremony for a summer program at the Southern University Ag Center on Sunday, June 5 at 3:00 pm. The program concludes on June 24.
Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend the opening ceremony to show support and welcome the high school students to the college and Ag Center. There are 31 students attending this year’s summer program; 25 of which are potential incoming freshman.
The program entitled “Exploring Opportunities in Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences” is Sponsored by Agricultural Marketing Service; Natural Resource Conservation Service; Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration; and National Agricultural Statistical Service.
Andra D. Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor Urban Forestry, is coordinating the program.
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