Southern University Demonstration Farm Reconnects Visitors to Agriculture
Behind Southern University’s greenhouse building, rows of tomatoes, peppers, flowers and other seasonal crops are helping reconnect people with agriculture one garden bed at a time.
The Southern University Ag Center officially opened its Demonstration Farm on July 1. Designed as a living classroom, the farm gives students, extension agents and community members hands-on experience growing food while demonstrating techniques that can be adapted for backyards, schools, churches and neighborhood gardens.
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New Garden Opens at SU Ag Center as Way to Teach Visitors About Agriculture
The Southern University Ag Center has a new way to teach visitors about vegetable production, sustainable gardening techniques, and more.
University leaders cut the ribbon on the new Demonstration Farm during a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, July 1. The Demonstration Farm serves as a garden and living classroom.
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Southern University System Strengthens Partnership with St. Kitts and Nevis During Official Visit
The Southern University System continued to advance its growing international partnership with the Federation of St.Kitts and Nevis during an official visit to the Caribbean nation, where Interim President Orlando F. McMeans met on June 25 with Prime Minister, the Honorable Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, to discuss expanding collaboration in higher education, agriculture, research, and workforce development.
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Rows Of Promise
Southern University grows wine grapes in Baton Rouge heat, humidity to launch wine label
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SU Ag Center, College Of Ag To hold Free Canine & Feline Animal Vaccine Clinic
The Southern University Ag Center and the SU College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences’ (CAHES) Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club has partnered with Pets for Life/ Companion Animal Alliance, the Hammond Animal Hospital and Pet Lodge, and the PetSmart Veterinary Services in Houma to host the 2026 Vet on Wheels Canine and Feline Companion Animal Vaccine Clinic.
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Stability and Structure for 1890 Land-Grant Universities: Why Funding Continuity Matters
When Congress introduces legislation to prevent funding disruptions at public institutions, it signals that stability may no longer be assumed.
That reality frames ongoing conversations surrounding federal oversight of funding tied to 1890 land-grant universities. While the broader land-grant system is often described as one of American agriculture’s greatest structural achievements, its history has not unfolded evenly across institutions. The 1890 universities, established under the Second Morrill Act to serve Black students in segregated states, were created not as expansions of privilege, but as remedies to exclusion.
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Southern University College of Ag to hold VET Explore 2026 for High School and College Students
The Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) will host its VET Explore 2026 event on April 25, 2026 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena, 14600 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70807.
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The SU Ag Center is Now Accepting Meat Pre-orders for the 83rd Annual Livestock Show
The Southern University Ag Center will host its 83rd Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show from Feb. 26 – 28, 2026, at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena. In preparation for the show, the Livestock Show Office is now accepting pre-orders of non-processed choice meats from various livestock. All proceeds from the meat sales go directly to the participating youth as a reward for their hard work and financial investment.
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SU Ag Center set to host the 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair
The Southern University Ag Center will host its 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Southern University’s campus.
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SU Ag Center, College Of Ag To hold Free Canine & Feline Animal Vaccine Clinic
The Southern University Ag Center and the SU College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences’ Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club has partnered with Pets for Life/ Companion Animal Alliance, the Hammond Animal Hospital and Pet Lodge, and the PetSmart Veterinary Services in Houma to host the 2025 Vet on Wheels Canine and Feline Companion Animal Vaccine Clinic.
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SU Ag Center to host 4th Annual Vino on the Bluff Scholarship Wine Tasting Fundraiser
The Southern University Ag Center and the College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) will host the 4th Annual Vino on the Bluff Wine Tasting Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2025 at the Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center, 8320 G. Leon Netterville Dr., on the Southern University campus.
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SU Ag Center Relaunches Free Teletherapy Services For Rural Communities
The Southern University Ag Center’s free virtual counseling program “Rural Connections for Rural Resilience,” has reopened for enrollment.
The program, which is open to adults, aims to combat alarming mental health trends by providing free teletherapy services to rural communities where access to mental health services is often limited due to geographical barriers.
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SU Ag Center To Host Ag Drone Certification Test Prep Training
The Southern University Ag Center will host a drone certification test preparation training at the M.A. Edmound Multi-Purpose Building, 14600 Scenic Hwy., in Baton Rouge from Oct. 13-16, 2025.
The four-day training is designed for farmers, researchers, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and professionals interested in using drones for agriculture, research, business applications, or anyone seeking to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.
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Third Annual Calf Roping on the Bluff coming to Southern University
The third annual Calf Roping on the Bluff, hosted by Southern University Ag Center, is coming up at the end of September.
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SU Ag Center to Host its 20th Annual Business Development & Procurement Conference
The Southern University Ag Center will host its 20th Annual Business Development and Procurement Conference October 27-29, 2025. The conference, themed “A Legacy of Leadership: 20 Years of Innovation and Impact,” will be held on the Southern University campus in Baton Rouge, La.
Whether your business is just a dream waiting to be launched or an established enterprise ready to scale, the 20th Annual Business Development and Procurement Conference is the place to be.
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