Date Change for the SU Ag Center’s GROW LA Initiative in Ville Platte, La.
Baton Rouge, La. – The date of the second session of the Southern University Ag Center’s Growing Rural Opportunities through Workforce and Business Development, Louisiana (GROW LA) initiative, in partnership with the City of Ville Platte, has been changed to October 29, 2026.
The session, which was originally scheduled for October 28, will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ville Platte Civic Center – Northside, located at 704 North Soileau St.
GROW LA is designed to help Louisiana farmers, producers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners access the information, programs, technical assistance, and relationships needed to strengthen and grow their operations.
Participants will learn about business formation, registration and compliance, USDA and Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) programs and resources, and receive one-on-one assistance to help move their businesses forward.
Registration is required. To register visit, https://bit.ly/4ynlt9S?r=qr.
Additional partners for the event include the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the LSU AgCenter, LSBDC, and the Delta Region Authority.
For additional information on the GROW LA Initiative contact, Krystle Allen, Ph.D. at, krystle_allen@suagcenter.com or Jamerson Jackson, J.D. at, jamerson_jackson@suagcenter.com.
