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| Team working in the greenhouse |
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| WCTEC students pose with their seedlings |
Baton Rouge, LA - Southern University Agricultural
Research and Extension Center has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with St.
Landry School Board, and the Town of Washington to construct a greenhouse. A
city beautification project is proposed for the Town of Washington in which a
greenhouse facility to grow ornamental plants will be located at the Washington
Career and Technical Education Center on 605 Buhot St. Washington, LA 70589, within
the St. Landry Parish School District. Faculty, staff and students of the Washington
Career and Technical Education Center will maintain the greenhouse and propagate
plants. The beautification project maintenance will be administered by
Washington City employees. Southern
University Ag Center has begun, and will continue to provide technical assistance
and on-site training in greenhouse and ornamental maintenance. SU Ag Center’s Extension Associate, Stephanie
Elwood and Senior Research Associate, Mila Berhane began assisting with the
greenhouse rejuvenation, and implemented the initial workshop focusing on greenhouse
sanitation, plant propagation, and watering. Additional trainings will include
hands-on experience of the complete plant propagation operation, starting with
greenhouse seedling preparation, planting and maintenance.
For further details, contact Stephanie Elwood at 225-771-2134.
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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