Wednesday, August 31
Air Quality Alert
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 across most of southeast Louisiana, with day particulate matter concentrations fluctuating between moderate and unhealthy. These particles are unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and people with heart trouble, asthma or other illnesses that make breathing difficult.
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Monday, August 29
SU Ag Center Scientist Elected to Board of International Society of Arboriculture
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 research, technology, and education, the ISA promotes the professional practices of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees. Dr. Ning has been a very productive member of the ISA for 16 years. She currently serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry as an Associate Editor. Ning has served the ISA as Vice president, President-elect and President of the Arboriculture Research and Education Academy. She also served on the ISA Conference Program Committee, Student Activity Committee, and Science and Research Committee.
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Friday, August 19
SU Ag Center Summit Encourages Youth
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 area agent Edna LaStrapes said. "They're surrounded by negative peer pressure."
The four-parish Back-to-School Summit entered its 11th year in St. Landry Parish on Thursday and will continue for two days with every St. Landry Parish eighth-grade student participating in the program at the Opelousas Civic Center.
"They're at a very critical age," center area agent Edna LaStrapes said. "They're surrounded by negative peer pressure."
The four-parish Back-to-School Summit entered its 11th year in St. Landry Parish on Thursday and will continue for two days with every St. Landry Parish eighth-grade student participating in the program at the Opelousas Civic Center.
(The Daily World Newspaper)
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Wednesday, August 17
SU Ag Center Agent Elected Vice President of Association
Marshall is a 34-year employee of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, working for both the Southern University and LSU Agricultural Centers. He began his career in Ascension Parish in 1977, and transferred to East Baton Rouge Parish in 1979. He has been a member of the association since 1992. He has served three terms on the Board of Directors of the group.
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Monday, August 15
SU Ag Center Agent Receives Certificate of Appreciation
Included in her package is the Communications Message Calendar, which will aid in dissemination of messages and programs to consumers in a coordinated, targeted and powerful way. Wilder is SU Ag Center’s nutrition assistant for FF-News in East and West Carroll Parishes.
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SU Ag Center to hold Back-to-School Summit in New Roads, September 9
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 Center for Rural Initiatives; the Louisiana Department of Education; and 40 other non-profit organizations, state agencies, local municipal governments, and businesses.
For more information, contact the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives at 337- 943-2410 or email Edna Lastrapes at: edna_lastrapes@suagcenter.com
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Wednesday, August 3
Kudos to Dr. Malekian on her Elizabeth Fleming Stier Award
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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, students, and the general public.
Malekian received $3,000 honorarium from the New York Section and a plaque from the Institute of Food Technologists.
The story was printed in the May 2011 Phi Tau Sigma Newsletter, Member News section. To read the full story, please visit http://www.ift.org/community/phi-tau-sigma/newsletter/0511phitausigma.aspx.
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Monday, August 1
Back-to-School Summit scheduled for September 1 in Cade
This parish-wide event for 8th graders is a collaborative effort with the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center- through its Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives, the Louisiana Department of Education, and 40 other non-profit organizations, state agencies, local municipal governments, and businesses.
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Penn State Plant Pathology and Southern University Urban Forestry
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 Biosecurity developed by the Department of Plant Pathology.
Penn State Plant Pathology and Southern University Urban Forestry are collaborators in Agricultural Biosecurity Education. The course was funded in part by a USDA/NIFA Capacity Building Grant to Enhance Graduate Education and Training in Global Food Security and Agricultural Biosecurity.
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| The SU team: courtesy of Penn State |
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 Biosecurity developed by the Department of Plant Pathology.
Penn State Plant Pathology and Southern University Urban Forestry are collaborators in Agricultural Biosecurity Education. The course was funded in part by a USDA/NIFA Capacity Building Grant to Enhance Graduate Education and Training in Global Food Security and Agricultural Biosecurity.
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Tuesday, July 26
Back-to-School Summit to be held in Ville Platte, August 26
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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, August 26, from 8:30 am-2:00 pm at the Northside Civic 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 for Rural Initiatives, the Louisiana Department of Education, and 40 other non-profit organizations, state agencies, local municipal governments, and businesses.
For more information, contact the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives at 337- 943-2410 or email Edna Lastrapes at: edna_lastrapes@suagcenter.com
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Back-to-School Summit to be held in Ville Platte, August 26
This parish-wide event for 8th graders is a collaborative effort with the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center- through its Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives, the Louisiana Department of Education, and 40 other non-profit organizations, state agencies, local municipal governments, and businesses.
For more information, contact the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives at 337- 943-2410 or email Edna Lastrapes at: edna_lastrapes@suagcenter.com
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Friday, July 22
Graduation Ceremony Held for Experiential Learning Garden Program
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Experiential Learning Garden Program Graduation Ceremony Held
BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/22/2011 - The SU Ag Center’s eight-week Experiential Learning Summer Gardening Project ended with a graduation celebration for participants on July 21. A total of 11 students, ranging in age from 6-18 years, graduated from the program. The ceremony was immediately followed by a tour of the garden, located behind the Horticultural Unit, adjacent to the SU Ag Center. Chancellor Leodrey Williams was out in the field celebrating with the students and their families. Youth showed their dedication by participating in the summer sun learning the essential elements of growing their own produce and healthy eating habits.
Youth are now more open to trying new foods, actually taking ownership because this was their project. Youth also learned about community service, leadership, communication skills, the importance of teamwork, and building new peer relationships.
Youth also spent time at the dairy unit, visiting local vegetable and poultry farms as part of their experience.
Participants’ parents and siblings joined them at the graduation ceremony where they received certificates of participation for their hard work and dedication. The youth enjoyed words of encouragement from Ag Center administrators. Dr. Gina Eubanks, Vice Chancellor for Extension, left a letter of encouragement to the graduates due to her unavoidable out of town official trip. In addition, youth were graced with kind words from Dr. Kirkland Mellad, Vice Chancellor for Research. Dr. Mellad and his team of research associates/researchers have been very instrumental in the success of this project.
The youth assisted with a heart healthy breakfast made with fresh veggies from their garden, which included zucchini nut muffins, butternut squash pancakes, fresh cantaloupe, and watermelons. They were excited to try new foods and are looking forward to sharing their experiences with their friends at school and to attending the program next summer!
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks from Tiffany Franklin, Project Coordinator and Stephanie Elwood, Extension Associate - Community Gardener.
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Experiential Learning Garden Program Graduation Ceremony Held
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| Student, Siriah Rogers offers Chancellor Williams a cantaloupe |
Youth are now more open to trying new foods, actually taking ownership because this was their project. Youth also learned about community service, leadership, communication skills, the importance of teamwork, and building new peer relationships.
Youth also spent time at the dairy unit, visiting local vegetable and poultry farms as part of their experience.
Participants’ parents and siblings joined them at the graduation ceremony where they received certificates of participation for their hard work and dedication. The youth enjoyed words of encouragement from Ag Center administrators. Dr. Gina Eubanks, Vice Chancellor for Extension, left a letter of encouragement to the graduates due to her unavoidable out of town official trip. In addition, youth were graced with kind words from Dr. Kirkland Mellad, Vice Chancellor for Research. Dr. Mellad and his team of research associates/researchers have been very instrumental in the success of this project.
The youth assisted with a heart healthy breakfast made with fresh veggies from their garden, which included zucchini nut muffins, butternut squash pancakes, fresh cantaloupe, and watermelons. They were excited to try new foods and are looking forward to sharing their experiences with their friends at school and to attending the program next summer!
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks from Tiffany Franklin, Project Coordinator and Stephanie Elwood, Extension Associate - Community Gardener.
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Thursday, July 21
Report Child Abuse 24/7 anywhere in Louisiana
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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 (855-452-5437) - for anyone in the state to call and report child abuse or neglect.
Louisiana Children's Code Title VI, Article 603 states that any teaching and child care provider "who provides training and supervision of a child, including any public or private teacher, teacher's aide, instructional aide, school principal, school staff member, social worker, probation officer, foster home parent, group home or other child care institutional staff member, personnel of residential home facilities, a licensed or unlicensed day care provider, or any individual who provides such services to a child" are mandated reporters for child abuse and neglect in the state of Louisiana.
Mandated reporters and the public will be able to call one number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and speak to a trained child welfare worker to report possible abuse and neglect.
This new number will replace all previous local DCFS numbers used in the past to report child abuse to the Department. To ensure that no reports are missed, these numbers will be automatically forwarded to the new toll free number while people transition to our new toll free number.
1-855-4LA-KIDS is part of the state's new centralized intake system to report child abuse. The new system has been developed to help ensure the highest quality child protection intakes, investigations, and assessments as we strive to fulfill our mission to protect children at risk of abuse and neglect.
Please make note of the new toll-free number from anywhere in the state - 1-855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437). To learn more, visit the Department of Children and Family Services at: http://dss.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=109
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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 (855-452-5437) - for anyone in the state to call and report child abuse or neglect.
Louisiana Children's Code Title VI, Article 603 states that any teaching and child care provider "who provides training and supervision of a child, including any public or private teacher, teacher's aide, instructional aide, school principal, school staff member, social worker, probation officer, foster home parent, group home or other child care institutional staff member, personnel of residential home facilities, a licensed or unlicensed day care provider, or any individual who provides such services to a child" are mandated reporters for child abuse and neglect in the state of Louisiana.
Mandated reporters and the public will be able to call one number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and speak to a trained child welfare worker to report possible abuse and neglect.
This new number will replace all previous local DCFS numbers used in the past to report child abuse to the Department. To ensure that no reports are missed, these numbers will be automatically forwarded to the new toll free number while people transition to our new toll free number.
1-855-4LA-KIDS is part of the state's new centralized intake system to report child abuse. The new system has been developed to help ensure the highest quality child protection intakes, investigations, and assessments as we strive to fulfill our mission to protect children at risk of abuse and neglect.
Please make note of the new toll-free number from anywhere in the state - 1-855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437). To learn more, visit the Department of Children and Family Services at: http://dss.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=109
Wednesday, July 20
Graduation Ceremony Scheduled for Experiential Learning Garden Program
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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 July 21, at the SU Ag Center. The ceremony will be immediately followed by a tour of the garden, located behind the Horticultural Unit, adjacent to the SU Ag Center.
For more information, contact Tiffany Franklin, Project Coordinator or Stephanie Elwood, Extension Associate - Community Gardener at 225-771-2775.
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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 July 21, at the SU Ag Center. The ceremony will be immediately followed by a tour of the garden, located behind the Horticultural Unit, adjacent to the SU Ag Center.
For more information, contact Tiffany Franklin, Project Coordinator or Stephanie Elwood, Extension Associate - Community Gardener at 225-771-2775.
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Tuesday, July 19
Back-to-School Summit to be held in Opelousas, August 18 and 19
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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 Friday, August 18 and 19, from 8:30 am-2:00 pm at the Opelousas Civic Center. This year’s theme is: "Step Up, Be Heard, Take Responsibility, 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 for Rural Initiatives, the Louisiana Department of Education, and 40 other non-profit organizations, state agencies, local municipal governments, and businesses.
For more information, contact the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives at 337- 943-2410 or email Edna Lastrapes at: edna_lastrapes@suagcenter.com
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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 Friday, August 18 and 19, from 8:30 am-2:00 pm at the Opelousas Civic Center. This year’s theme is: "Step Up, Be Heard, Take Responsibility, 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 for Rural Initiatives, the Louisiana Department of Education, and 40 other non-profit organizations, state agencies, local municipal governments, and businesses.
For more information, contact the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives at 337- 943-2410 or email Edna Lastrapes at: edna_lastrapes@suagcenter.com
Thursday, July 14
Dr. Bandele Addresses Summer Garden Program Participants
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Dr. Bandele Addresses Summer Garden Program Participants
BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/14/2011 - The Southern University Experiential Learning Garden Summer Program participants had a special guest speaker on Tuesday, July 12. The legendary Dr. Owusu Bandele, professor emeritus, SU Ag Center, gave a lecture entitled “African American Agriculturalists” in A. O. Williams Hall. All Zachary and SU garden members were invited to participate in this one-time session.
Bandele’s PowerPoint presentation covered topics related to African American agricultural inventions; music connected with agriculture such as Boll weevil song; crops and plants that originated from Africa to the Americas such as okra, water melon, millet, sorghum, and coffee; Louisiana contributions to agricultural economy such as the Chenier farm, the Muhaimin pastured poultry farm; organic farming in the south; career opportunities in agriculture; SU Ag Center involvement in community agriculture and youth development. The presentation drew a large crowd of participants and others who found it very enlightening.
The Experiential Learning Garden Summer Programs began June 1, and concludes on July 21st. The garden has two locations on the Horticultural Farm behind the SU Ag Center main building, catering to youth ages 5-18, and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 am until noon; and in Zachary on Rollins Road, behind the Men’s Club and is conducted in collaboration with the Zachary Men’s Club, meets every Monday and Wednesday 8 am until noon, catering to students in grades 8-12.
Both locations of the program are funded by the USDA/NIFA and the Department of Defense through the Military Community, Family and Youth Extension Project.
In Louisiana, the program is dubbed “MISS LOU: Connecting Kids and Community Project” because it serves families in Mississippi and Louisiana through partnerships with Mississippi State University, Alcorn State University, and Louisiana State University. The project primarily targets youth of military families, although civilian youth and adults are welcome to join on a voluntary basis. The program is free and continuously open for families and youth to register and participate.
Tiffany Franklin, parent educator and Stephanie Elwood, community gardener, SU Ag Center, are coordinating the program.
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| Dr. Bandele |
BATON ROUGE, LA, 7/14/2011 - The Southern University Experiential Learning Garden Summer Program participants had a special guest speaker on Tuesday, July 12. The legendary Dr. Owusu Bandele, professor emeritus, SU Ag Center, gave a lecture entitled “African American Agriculturalists” in A. O. Williams Hall. All Zachary and SU garden members were invited to participate in this one-time session.
Bandele’s PowerPoint presentation covered topics related to African American agricultural inventions; music connected with agriculture such as Boll weevil song; crops and plants that originated from Africa to the Americas such as okra, water melon, millet, sorghum, and coffee; Louisiana contributions to agricultural economy such as the Chenier farm, the Muhaimin pastured poultry farm; organic farming in the south; career opportunities in agriculture; SU Ag Center involvement in community agriculture and youth development. The presentation drew a large crowd of participants and others who found it very enlightening.
The Experiential Learning Garden Summer Programs began June 1, and concludes on July 21st. The garden has two locations on the Horticultural Farm behind the SU Ag Center main building, catering to youth ages 5-18, and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 am until noon; and in Zachary on Rollins Road, behind the Men’s Club and is conducted in collaboration with the Zachary Men’s Club, meets every Monday and Wednesday 8 am until noon, catering to students in grades 8-12.
Both locations of the program are funded by the USDA/NIFA and the Department of Defense through the Military Community, Family and Youth Extension Project.
In Louisiana, the program is dubbed “MISS LOU: Connecting Kids and Community Project” because it serves families in Mississippi and Louisiana through partnerships with Mississippi State University, Alcorn State University, and Louisiana State University. The project primarily targets youth of military families, although civilian youth and adults are welcome to join on a voluntary basis. The program is free and continuously open for families and youth to register and participate.
Tiffany Franklin, parent educator and Stephanie Elwood, community gardener, SU Ag Center, are coordinating the program.
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Monday, July 11
Dr. Bandele to Address Experiential Learning Garden Summer Program
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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 speaker on Tuesday, July 12th at 10:00 am. The legendary Dr. Owusu Bandele will give a lecture entitled “African American Agriculturalists” in room 138, SU Ag Center Building. All Zachary and SU garden members are invited to participate in this one-time session.
Youth from the cooking class and any others interested are invited to attend. Adults are also welcome. A very simple garden lunch will be provided for attendees. It is important to RSVP to ensure sufficient food.
RSVP: Stephanie M. Elwood at 225-771-2134.
Dr. Bandele is Professor Emeritus, Horticulture, Southern University Ag Center. He is well versed in the area of community gardens. The work that he has done with community gardens and other projects is inspirational and motivational. This is a true pleasure that you don’t want to miss!
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Contact: Bridget Udoh
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Bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com
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 speaker on Tuesday, July 12th at 10:00 am. The legendary Dr. Owusu Bandele will give a lecture entitled “African American Agriculturalists” in room 138, SU Ag Center Building. All Zachary and SU garden members are invited to participate in this one-time session.
Youth from the cooking class and any others interested are invited to attend. Adults are also welcome. A very simple garden lunch will be provided for attendees. It is important to RSVP to ensure sufficient food.
RSVP: Stephanie M. Elwood at 225-771-2134.
Dr. Bandele is Professor Emeritus, Horticulture, Southern University Ag Center. He is well versed in the area of community gardens. The work that he has done with community gardens and other projects is inspirational and motivational. This is a true pleasure that you don’t want to miss!
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Thursday, July 7
Video on “Focus: Insight On The SU Ag Center” is now available online
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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 its constituents via brochures, workshops, seminars, video presentations and our website. The summer version of our Focus Show on video can now be viewed on YouTube in two parts at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIryVKtqQNs and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DewCWD9bsTs.
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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 its constituents via brochures, workshops, seminars, video presentations and our website. The summer version of our Focus Show on video can now be viewed on YouTube in two parts at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIryVKtqQNs and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DewCWD9bsTs.
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Tuesday, July 5
The Morehouse Parish Black Farmers to Hold 10th Annual Field Day
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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 Field Day for July 22 at Mr. Armstrong’s Farm in Collinston starting at 8:00 a.m.
For full details, please contact Odis Hills at 318/ 281-5741 or 318/ 281-5742.
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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 Field Day for July 22 at Mr. Armstrong’s Farm in Collinston starting at 8:00 a.m.
For full details, please contact Odis Hills at 318/ 281-5741 or 318/ 281-5742.
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Friday, June 24
Available online: Video on Careers in Global Food Security and Plant Biosecurity
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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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
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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www.suagcenter.com
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
bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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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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