Prescribed Fire For Agriculture Workshop

The LSU AgCenter, and the LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) will be hosting a workshop to enable agricultural landowners to burn their lands safely and legally, October 18 starting at 8:30 at 176 Research Station Road, Leesville, LA 71446.

Topics will include fuels, burning techniques, proper tools, optimal weather conditions, smoke management, liability management, planning, fire behavior and more.

This training will begin the process of becoming LA Certified Burn Manager. The completion of five prescribed fires and their documentation will complete the process.

This class is free to attend. Class size is limited to the first 25 applicants. To sign up or for questions, call 337.463.7006 or email hawkins@agcenter.lsu.edu.