Southern Ag Center

Provides research-based educational programs to Louisiana's agricultural industry - from farmers to commodity groups, agribusiness, food processors, and retailers. The programs address crop and livestock production systems that are profitable, sustainable, environmentally sound, and safe for limited resource farm families.

Economic and Community Development

Provides research-based educational programs that help people address concerns about their communities' social, economic and environmental conditions. Programs are broad based to help community leaders understand the complex social and economic interactions. Others are very specific, like the programs to help people form non-profit organizations and assist the faith based community to maximize its social and economic impact on the communities.

Youth Development

Programs in youth development give young people a chance to learn new skills, gain self-confidence and contribute to their communities. Balanced after school and community-based enrichment program will be offered to build the capacity of youth in the context of families, schools, and communities that positively impact the youth's social, intellectual and physical development.

Family and Human Development

Provides research-based educational programs that address parenting, childcare, family economic stability, aging, consumer education, and change and stress. Programs in this area will strengthen the capacity of families to nurture, support and guide their members throughout their lives.

Diet, Nutrition and Health Education

Provides research-based educational programs that seek to improve health, nutrition and safety of individuals, families and communities. Programs in this area address food safety, wellness, healthy lifestyle through proper diet, nutrition and exercise, food insecurity, as well as food choices and behavior across the lifespan.