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Empowering Future Leaders in Agriculture
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.
July 10, 2025
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Welcomes Mandela Washington Fellows
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC) was honored to host 25 exceptional Mandela Washington Fellows, a prestigious cohort of young African leaders recognized for their innovation, entrepreneurship, and dedication to advancing agriculture across the continent.
June 25, 2025
SU College of Ag holds a successful 2025 BAYOU Program
The College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) hosted 31 high school seniors and incoming college freshmen from Louisiana, Texas, and Iowa for a week during the college’s annual Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunities Unlimited (BAYOU) Program.
June 16, 2025
CAHES Student Sterling Brown appointed as MANRRS Region I National Undergraduate Vice President
Sterling Brown, a senior agriculture business major in the Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES), has been appointed the Region I National Undergraduate Vice President in Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) organization.
June 13, 2025
College of Ag student Eariella London earned top honors during Spring Commencement
Earielle London, an Urban Forestry major from Baton Rouge, La., was named the Chief Student Marshall of Southern University’s Spring 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Discover new and exciting events hosted by the Southern University Ag Center.
Jul
22
Alternative Protein Seminar
Guest speaker Bianca Datta, Ph.D., will discuss her work in growing the size, diversity, and interconnectedness of the alternative protein research community.
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IMPACT
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.
Ascension
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
