SU and LSU Ag Centers sign the Louisiana Land-Grant Agricultural System MOU
Baton Rouge, La. – Southern University and LSU Ag Center executive teams met to formally sign a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) named the Louisiana Land-Grant Agricultural System, on May 23, 2022 at the LSU campus.
The agreement solidifies the existing extension partnership between the SU Ag Center and the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) and the LSU Ag Center and will expand on the two Centers’ work in the areas of research and teaching. Specifically, the agreement will develop future leaders needed to solve the local, state, national, and global issues that encompass the agriculture, food, and fiber industries; develop new science and technologies that help to ensure agricultural producers have the tools needed to maintain sustainable production systems and provide citizens, and the global community with a vast array of food, fiber, and fuel; and will bring the land-grant university system to the citizens of Louisiana through comprehensive and diverse, research-based educational programs.
“This is an excellent time to reinforce our collaboration and work for our citizens' common good,” stated Orlando F. McMeans, Chancellor of the SU Ag Center and Dean of the CAFCS.
During the meeting, the teams from each campus had the opportunity to share highlights from their programs/units regarding continuing and developing new partnerships in each area.
“This is a very exciting occasion,” said Luke Laborde, Interim LSU Vice President for Agriculture and Dean of the College of Agriculture. “We’ve had a long partnership in extension, and I’m really excited that we have the opportunity to expand this,” added Laborde.
The MOU was approved by the Southern University Board of Supervisors during its May 20, 2022 board meeting.
Information for this press release was provided by the LSU Ag Center.