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Our diverse educational programs provide hands-on learning, industry connections, and the knowledge needed to excel in agriculture, sustainability, and community development. Whether you’re pursuing a degree or exploring lifelong learning opportunities, we offer the resources to support your success.
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News and Updates
From groundbreaking research to student achievements, there’s always something happening at Southern University Ag Center. Explore our latest news below.
August 19, 2026
RWE Americas Invests in Tri-Parish Youth STEAM Programming Through Southern University Ag Center Partnership
Representatives from RWE Americas, a global energy company with major operations in renewable energy, electricity generation, and energy trading, joined SU Ag Center faculty and staff on August 19, 2026, at the Matthews Center for Innovation and Disaster Recovery at Southern University for a check presentation and special discussion highlighting the partnership.
August 19, 2026
SU Ag Center to host Ag Drone Certification Test Prep Training
The Southern University Ag Center will host a Drone Part 107 Test Preparation Certification Training from August 31 – September 3, 2026, at the M.A. Edmound Multi-Purpose Building, 14600 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA.
August 17, 2026
SU Ag Center to host 5th 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 5th Annual Vino on the Bluff Wine Tasting Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2026 at the Leon R. Tarver II Cultural and Heritage Center, 8320 G. Leon Netterville Dr., on the Southern University campus.
July 15, 2026
Hip Hop to Gen Z Camp Links STEAM and the Arts
Thirty students in 6th – 12th grade were immersed in learning experiences ranging from sound engineering and songwriting to filmmaking, and disc jockeying, facilitated by industry experts, during the SU Ag Center’s 3rd Annual Hip Hop to Gen Z Summer Camp.
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: A Community-Driven Solution for Health and Dignity
Katie Cerda, RDN, MPH, leads food policy at Dion’s Chicago Dream, advancing nutrition access and chronic disease prevention in underserved communities.
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Reaching 64 of Louisiana’s Parishes
With a presence in nearly every corner of Louisiana, Southern University Ag Center is dedicated to making an impact statewide. Explore our programs and resources near you, and join a network committed to enriching our communities.
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Calcasieu
East Baton Rouge
"Southern University isn’t just a place where I’m earning a degree—it’s a launchpad for my future. It’s where I’ve turned passion into purpose, where I’ve grown roots in my field, and where I’m being prepared to change the landscape of agriculture for generations to come."
Leslie Womack, II
Southern University College of Ag, Plant and Soil Sciences
