Upcoming Events

B.A.Y.O.U. (Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunities Unlimited) provides first-hand knowledge about career opportunities in Agriculture, Human Sciences, Business, or the natural sciences. Participants will take part in departmental tours, industry excursions, immersion in a collegiate classroom environment, and laboratory experience in the form of a short-term research project.

Phase 1 (Ages 9-11): June 2-13 and Phase 2 (Ages 12-15): July 14-25. JAGcation is an exciting two-week camp filled with fun, hands-on experiential learning agricultural activities!

West Carroll Parish: June 2-6 | Avoyelles Parish: June 9-13 | East Carroll Parish: June 9-13 | Richland Parish: June 9-13 | St. James Parish: JuNe 10-13 | Evangeline Parish: June 14-17 | Jefferson Davis Parish: June 22-24 | Evangeline Parish: June 23-27 | EBR Parish: June 23-27 | Morehouse Parish: June 30 - July 1 | Madison Parish: July 14-18 | Union Parish: Camp 1: July 14-18 & Camp 2: July 21-25 | Ascension Parish: July 21-25. The C.H.E.F. (Creating, Healthy, Enjoyable Foods) Camps are designed to teach youth basic cooking principles and nutrition education based on the USDA’s, “MyPlate” food guidance system and the Dietary Guidelines.

The Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) Fashion Merchandising, Design and Textiles Program will hold its 2025 Quilt Design Summer Camp from June 9-19. The camp will operate from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday – Friday, for students aged 14-17 in Pinkie Thrift Hall on the campus of Southern University. During the two week camp, participants will learn quilting techniques and complete a quilt to take home.

The SU Ag Center’s Hip Hop to Gen Z Camp is designed for students in grades 6th–12th with a passion for music. The camp focuses on all thing’s music and hip hop. Campers will be taught dance, songwriting, and DJ skills.

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.

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.

Guest speaker Bianca Datta, Ph.D., will discuss her work in growing the size, diversity, and interconnectedness of the alternative protein research community.