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- Land-Grant History
- Facilities & Services
Academics
College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences

The College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFS) embraces a mission consistent with the University's tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. The programs offered prepare students for professional careers in food, fiber, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, and agricultural sciences.
Research
Office of Research

The Office of Research is focused to transform lives through innovative research and education. Our research unit has achieved great success over the past decades. We have expanded the breadth and depth of our research portfolio and strengthened our strategic partnerships to improve the conditions of citizens and communities.
Cooperative Extension
Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension is the outreach arm of Southern University Ag Center. The Cooperative Extension Program has a standing reputation of "Linking Citizens of Louisiana with Opportunities for Success" and building lasting partnerships and programs that help solve problems of the citizens of Louisiana who have limited social and economic resources.
BAYOU
B.A.Y.O.U. Summer Program

The Southern University Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences has several programs aimed at teaching youth about the exciting world of Agriculture and Family and Consumer Sciences! These programs, along with the Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunity Unlimited (BAYOU) offer something for everyone, from Pre-K to College. Take a look at what we've got!
- BAYOU Application
COVID-19 UPDATES & INFORMATION

The Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (SARDI)

The Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (SARDI) is a satellite campus of the Southern University Agricultural Land-Grant Campus located in Opelousas, La. The Institute focuses on improving the socioeconomic well-being of citizens in rural communities within a ten-parish region of St. Landry, Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee, St. Martin, and Vermillion Parishes.

SARDI’s primary objectives are to:

1) Provide leadership that assures focused, applied rural development research and community outreach

2) Increase awareness and understanding of rural development conditions, issues strategies and policies

3) Provide rural community stakeholders and policy makers with the information necessary for public policy decision-making.

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