Course description, objectives and schedule for the E-Business: An Introductory Course.

Information on E-Business: How to Sell on eBay workshop.

How to register for E-Business: How to Sell on eBay

Link to course curriculum.

Students at South Cameron Elementary School recently learned about beach erosion control by using an LSU AgCenter lesson plan about hurricanes. The educational material, which is being made available to schools throughout the area, includes details on how storms are formed, Hurricane Rita’s effects on agriculture in the area, hurricane terms, hurricane preparation measures and more.

An agritourism plan of operation is a planning document that assists agritourism professionals in complying with La R.S. 9:2795.5 to reduce agritourism liability.

Agriculture and tourism together present unique opportunities for farmers to diversify and expand their operations. This brochure provides the steps in developing an agritourism business venture.

Please visit the Agritourism blog for more information about agritourism in Louisiana.

Instructions on how to post comments to the Evaluation blog.

The LSU AgCenter is offering an educational workshop in Belle Chasse to assist people in developing their own agritourism enterprise. Topics discussed include: What is Agritourism?; Explanation of new limited liability agritourism law, La. R.S. 9:2795.5; Rules and Regulations; Plan of Operation; Certification Process.

The LSU AgCenter is offering a series of educational programs across the state, beginning July 21, 2009 to assist people in the agritourism business.

Some pesticides are so highly toxic that accidental exposure to them without proper protection can sicken or kill humans. Even slightly toxic pesticides can irritate the nose, throat, eyes and skin of some people. (PDF Format Only)

Agritourism blends entertainment, education, and tourism together to provide a fun, exciting, and memorable get-away for school trips and family outings. This Website provides educational resources to assist new and existing entrepreneurs in developing, expanding, and improving their agritourism ventures.

Evaluation report based on participant feedback during the pilot program phase in 2008 and 2009.

Fall 2009 course offerings in rural Louisiana. E-Business Topics: How Business Use the Internet to Make Money; How to Establish a Credible Web Presence; How to Start Blogging for Business; Basics of eBay; Searching the Internet for Better Prices; New Ideas for Building Customer Loyalty; Options for Getting a Business Online; Explore the Cost of Establishing a Website; Successful Marketing Strategies.

There are many advantages to opening an e-business. An e-business eliminates the need for a storefront and allows the owner to have flexible hours. It can also expand markets for existing brick-and-mortar businesses. In addition, owning an e-business is an advantage for some people who have physical challenges and cannot work in a normal work environment.

Faculty include:

Newsletters for 2008

A tool for community groups to assess their readiness for economic development.

The LSU AgCenter is offering a series of educational programs across the state, beginning July 21, to help people get into the agritourism business. Topics discussed include: Roadshow Agenda: What is Agritourism?; Explanation of new limited liability agritourism law, La. R.S. 9:2795.5; Rules and Regulations; Plan of Operation; Certification Process.

This fact sheet authored by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry provides an explanation of the 2008 limitation of liability law on agritourism operations (La R.S. 9:2795.5) in Louisiana.

This guide contains Web site addresses and reading materials helpful to agritourism entrepreneurs.

This fact sheet breaks down the poverty rates by parish and population density. It includes a map of the areas of persistent poverty in Louisiana.

This video documents recent events and the role, scope and mission of the Louisiana Delta Initiative. The Louisiana Delta Initiative has three distinct branches of activity: (1) Community engagement projects in the LDI region; (2) Research to support these engagement projects; and (3) Extension education courses offered in entrepreneurship and leadership.

Deliberative Forums are national issue forums which bring people together to talk about important community issues. They focus on specific issues ranging from small study circles held in peoples’ homes to large community gatherings modeled on New England town meetings. Deborah C. Cross, CED area agent of South Central Region and the lead coordinating facilitator, compiled this summary from the Deliberative Forums.

The LSU AgCenter's Delta Rural Development Center documents the work of the Louisiana Delta Initiative by providing access to presentations made at the April 2 Louisiana Delta Initiative Summit meeting.

For those interested in applying for Class XII (January 2010 – January 2012), the application must be completed and submitted no later than August 31, 2009.A list of frequently asked questions is attached to the application. Following a review of the applications, a selection committee will schedule a personal interview with each applicant. Those selected for Class XII will be notified by early October, 2009. Tuition is $2,000 for the two-year program. Scholarship funding may be available.

In accordance with La R.S. 9:2795.5, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has provided these rules. Please read before completing your plan of operation. These rules set out the agritourism activities that are covered by the legislation.

This article answers some of the most important questions new business startups face.

The Internet is fast becoming the “new economy." This article provides information on how to start a Web-based business in 10 easy steps.

Every person starting or wanting to start a business has questions. As soon as one question is answered, another one arises. In fact, most people ask several questions at once. Of all the questions asked, here are the ten asked most frequently.

Seventeen graduates of the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program participated in an 11 -day agricultural study tour of China.

Instructions on how to post comments to the Evaluation blog.

Instructions on how to post comments to the Evaluation blog.

This file explains the structure of delivery and philosophy behind the development of the Lead Louisiana leadership program.

Dr. Barnes explains the launch of the new leadership program Lead Louisiana. Lead Louisiana is a leadership education program offered at the parish level. The program was developed in collaboration with Southern University community rural development faculty.

The Louisiana Delta Initiative (LDI) is a newly formed regional network of community and economic development organizations working in collaboration to improve the economic conditions in a 12 parish, Louisiana delta region.

Blogger comments from Class 1

How can you take the lessons learned from the egg drop activity and apply them to community problem solving?

(Distributed 09/07/08) When disasters happen, dedicated volunteers and professionals swing into action to help those affected by the tragedy. But these helpers also have needs, says LSU AgCenter family and consumer sciences specialist Becky White.

(Distributed 01/17/08) Twenty-five men and women from across Louisiana began a two-year venture in the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program when they attended their first class last week (Jan. 8-10) in Baton Rouge.

(Distributed 06/30/08) Participants in the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program visited Washington, D.C., in mid-June as part of the two-year study program. Briefings on agricultural issues and visits with Louisiana’s legislative delegation were some of the highlights of the June 10-14 study tour to Washington, D.C., for this 11th class to participate in the program coordinated by the LSU AgCenter.

(Distributed 11/05/07) LSU AgCenter volunteer expert Dr. Janet Fox encourages family members to volunteer together in community service on Nov. 18, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Each year, that Saturday is designated as Family Volunteer Day.

You need to take some precautions during hurricane season if you have a boat moored, docked or stored in a recreational harbor along the Gulf Coast, an LSU AgCenter expert says.

Members of 4-H Clubs across Louisiana are learning what it means to be good citizens, and they’re showing it through a variety of community service projects.For example, Ouachita Parish 4-H’ers are collecting books to distribute to hospitals and charity organizations in their parish.