Radio interview focuses on FFA Career Development Event

Last month, Southern University hosted the 16th Career Development Event for FFA Region IV chapters. 


One of the event organizers William Augustine, research assistant with the Southern University Ag Center, was interviewed about the 1,100 students who traveled to the campus to participate in seven competitions.


Tune in Sunday, April 11, to Baton Rouge's MAX 94.1FM at 6pm-8pm to hear Augustine discuss the highlights of the event. For more information, visit http://www.suagcenter.com/Frontpage%20News/ffa_event10.html or contact Augustine at (225) 771-2242 ext. 287 william_augustine(at)suagcenter.com

Career Development Event returns for 15th year

Each year, Southern University and A&M College is privileged to host the Area IV, Career Development Event. This event brings together 1,100 students from 50 high schools and 25 surrounding parishes. Youth participants in Future Farmers of America compete in ten judging contest: livestock, beef, floriculture, dairy cattle, welding, small engine, poultry, nursery and landscaping, meats, and dairy products. This event develops student's leadership ability, provide them with the opportunity to visit an 1890 land-grant institution, and enlighten them on issues that impact agriculture in the state of Louisiana. The CDE is held annually in March at Southern University and A&M College and Southern University Ag Center, M.A. Edmund Arena.

Join Us

March 25, 2009

M.A.Edmond Livestock Arena

Southern University Ag Center

Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Contact: Willie Rawls or William Augustine at (225) 771-2242.