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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.
June 6, 2025
Dr. Renita Marshall appointed to the Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (SW Ag Center) Advisory Committee
Dr. Renita Woods Marshal,Vice Chancellor for Academics and Student Support Services and Associate Dean at Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, has been appointed to the Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (SW Ag Center) Regional Advisory Committee (RAC).
May 9, 2025
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Dr. Tiffany Franklin named Vice Chancellor of the SU Ag Center
Dr. Tiffany Franklin has been named the Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
May 9, 2025
Dr. Raquel Ayles named Associate Vice Chancellor of the SU Ag Center
Dr. Raquel Square Ayles has been named the Associate Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
May 5, 2025
SU Ag Center is now enrolling for its JAGcation Summer Camp
The Southern University Ag Center is now enrolling students ages 9-15 for its two-week, hands-on agricultural experiential learning summer camp, JAGcation.
Upcoming Events
Discover new and exciting events hosted by the Southern University Ag Center.
Jun
10
Working Together to Build Nourished Communities in North Carolina
The Center of Excellence (COE) and the North Carolina A&T State University Cooperative Extension will host the virtual seminar, which will focus on the development, implementation, and evaluation of health initiatives.
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Jun
26
Lacumba’s kid Cooking Club
The SU Dietetic Internship in partnership with Cafe Lacumba and Toyia’s Toy Box Bakery presents the Café Lacumba’s Kid Cooking Club which offers hands-on cooking classes designed to teach children kitchen skills, healthy habits, and the joy of creating their own meals.
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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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HUGE
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
