DeLane Ross, Ag Extension Agent works with students in Iberia Parish on composting |
Tiffany Franklin, Extension Associate works with students in East Baton Rouge Parish |
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Rouge, La. - The SU Ag Center is celebrating National Ag Day today across the
state. The theme for this year’s NAD is “Stewards of a Healthy Planet.” Youth
and adults across Louisiana are engaged in agricultural activities throughout
the day at various schools and community events.
As
agriculture professionals, we are Stewards of a Healthy Planet —a future for
people, animals and nature.
SU Lab School seventh graders participated
in the 2016 National Ag Day event hosted by Southern University Agricultural
Research and Extension Center. Today’s activities centered on composting for a
healthier soil and environment.
The
SU Ag Center National Ag Day Committee comprises of Renita Woods Marshall, Chair;
Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Co-Chair; Tiffany Franklin; Lakeeshia Lusk, Photo
Contest Co-chair;
Janana
Snowden; Mila Berhane; Stephanie Elwood; De’Shoin York; Chris Chappell, Photo
Contest Chair; and Marlin Ford.
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