SNAP-ED Growing Healthy Program plants citrus orchard at St. James Parish School

Baton Rouge, La. – A citrus orchard was recently implemented at St. Louis Academy in St. James Parish. SNAP-Ed Growing Healthy coordinator Stephanie Elwood and Nutrition Educator for St. James and Ascension parishes Lisa Weber led the initiative with the school’s elementary class.

Satsuma, Kumquat, Lemon and Naval orange trees were planted behind the school building to complement the vegetable garden the school has planted in the front of the building.

For additional information on the SU Ag Center’s Growing Healthy Program, contact Stephanie Elwood at stephanie_elwood@suagcenter.com.