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| Improved Dune Plants Goal Of AgCenter Research Hundreds of sea oat plants bent in the breeze on a sandy beach as LSU AgCenter researchers walked among them, looking for plants with potential to help stem erosion on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. |
| The Louisiana Master Farmer Program The Louisiana Master Farmer Program helps agricultural producers voluntarily address the environmental concerns related to production agriculture, as well as enhancing their production and resource management skills that will be critical for the continued viability of Louisiana agriculture. |
| Louisiana ‘Master Farmers’ Lead the Nation Louisiana has stepped out ahead of all other states in the nation in helping farmers learn to voluntarily comply with stricter environmental regulations governing water quality. This has happened because of the LSU AgCenter’s Master Farmer Program. |
| Tree Planting at Jimmie Davis State Park Two AWCC Members are organizing a Bald Cypress Tree Planting on Aug. 11th at Jimmie Davis State Park |
| Researchers Evaluating Grass For Levee Protection Scientists from the LSU AgCenter this week started planting grass as the first step in a research project designed to evaluate its ability to protect earthen levees on the Gulf Coast. The plant, which already is used widely for erosion control and is known to have some repellent qualities to termites, is vetiver grass. |
| Process Holds Promise For Recycling Pressure Treated Wood A process for recycling treated wood products could save on disposal costs and liability concerns by keeping treated wood out of high-cost landfills, according to developers at the LSU AgCenter. |
| Building Bat Boxes for the Lafayette Zoo AWCC members and volunteers will be building and planing bat boxes at the Lafayette Zoo on Friday July 25, 2008. |
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| Louisiana Master Farmer Caps LSU AgCenter caps supporting the Louisiana Master Farmer Program are now available. Order form provided. |
| Contact Contact information about the Master Farmer Program. |
| Tree Planting at Nibblets Bluff State Park The AWCC AmeriCorps program is looking for extra volunteers to help with a tree planting project at Nibblets Bluff State Park in Vinton, LA. |
| Install Wood Duck Boxes in Vermilion Parish The AWCC, the Vermillion Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, the LSU AgCenter, and the Abbeville High School Industrial Arts Dept. have teamed up to construct and place wood duck boxes along Vermilion and are looking for volunteers to assist in the project. |
| Composting: A Disposal Method for Fish Waste Composting fish waste is a relatively new, practical and an environmentally sound alternative to disposing of fish waste. It is economical, fairly odorless and a biologically beneficial practice for seafood operations. This publication explains that a commitment to proper management of the compost bins is the key to successful composting. |
| Related Links Provides links to Web sites that are of interest to participants in the Master Farmer program. |
| Registration Form Provides instructions for downloading registration forms in MS Word or PDF format. Return the completed registration form to your county agent's office or parish NRCS office. |
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| Newsletter Inserts The Master Farmer Newsletters are available to you in PDF format to keep you updated on the Master Farmer Program. |
| About the Master Farmer Program The Louisiana Master Farmer Program is an effort to demonstrate that agricultural producers can and will voluntarily reduce the impact that agricultural production has on Louisiana’s environment. |
| Atchafalaya River conference brings experts together (Distributed 01/22/08) Although only about 140 miles long, the Atchafalaya River is the fifth-largest ocean-discharging river in North America, said Dr. Andy Nyman, associate professor of wetland wildlife management in the LSU AgCenter’s School of Renewable Natural Resources. |
| Sugarcane Best Management Practices Sugarcane is the highest-valued row crop grown in Louisiana. For sugarcane production to continue to thrive in Louisiana, responsible management of soil and water resources should be a priority. This guide lists the Best Management Practices (BMPs) to use in Louisiana sugarcane production. |
| Rice Production Best Management Practices This guide describes the conservation measures or Best Management Practices (BMPs) for rice production implemented primarily for the purpose of conserving and protecting soil and water resources by controlling the movement of potential agricultural pollutants into surface water and groundwater. |
| Louisiana Sugarcane Burning Why is the sugarcane industry important to Louisiana? Why do farmers burn sugarcane in the first place? What are the benefits of burning sugarcane? Find these answers and more. |
| Certified Master Farmers Cont. Photos of certified Master Farmers from around the state pose with several LSU AgCenter employees that coordinate the Master Farmer Program. |
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| Certified Master Farmer Cont. Photos of certified Master Farmers from around the state pose with several LSU AgCenter employees that coordinate the Master Farmer Program. |
| Certified Master Farmers Photos of certified Master Farmers from around the state pose with several LSU AgCenter employees that coordinate the Master Farmer Program. |
| Master Farmer Curriculum Master Farmer Curriculum information including classroom instruction, certification program activities, and development of conservation plans. |
| Coastal Plants Program Vital To Saving Coast (TV News, 1/14/08) Coastal plants are one weapon in the war against coastal erosion. A team of researchers with the LSU AgCenter is breeding grasses that are helping to rebuild disappearing marshlands. (Runtime 1 minute, 59 seconds) |
| Closing the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO): Environmental and Economic Considerations This document provides a synoptic overview of this 40-year-old navigation channel from project inception through modern day. Economic and environmental impacts related to the MRGO are documented for St. Bernard Parish and potential restoration scenarios are described. Additional information is provided on the time and financial resources required to fully address the environmental degradation caused by the MRGO. |
| Coastal Louisiana and South Florida: A Comparative Wetland Inventory One of the biggest questions that has arisen in recent years involves the apparent disparity in federal restoration funding provided for the Florida Everglades versus that provided for coastal Louisiana. This document uses published reports and secondary data to develop a parallel comparison of Florida and Louisiana wetlands at the state, regional, program and resource levels. |
| Fisheries Implications of Freshwater Re-introductions An historical overview of Louisiana fisheries in the context of pre- and post-levee construction on the Mississippi River. Data from the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion is used to describe the relationship between freshwater re-introduction and estuarine fisheries productivity. The report characterizes the conflict between Louisiana’s short-term and long-term goals of coastal restoration and coastal fisheries management. |
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| Stewardship Incentives for Louisiana’s Coastal Landowners More than 75% of Louisiana’s coastal wetlands are privately owned, yet the majority of restoration funding provided through federal and state initiatives is directed toward large-scale, public restoration projects. This report compares and contrasts the programmatic and economic aspects of the coastal and inland models of wetland restoration that have evolved in Louisiana over the past decade. |
| 4-H University "Sportsman's Paradise" Class State 4-H members that qualified (in own specific category) for the state level made it to 4-H University. |
| Extend Christmas Tree's Life By Recycling It (Radio News 01/01/07) A Christmas tree is a valued symbol of the holidays and has a prominent place in many homes throughout the month of December. Some of these trees can still have value when the holidays are over. Check with your parish or city government to see if they recycle trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Researchers Work on Landscaping Louisiana's Coastal Wetlands In an effort to stem the relentless erosion of Louisiana's coastal wetlands, researchers at the LSU AgCenter are applying proven plant breeding and genetic techniques to improve native marsh plants that can withstand the troublesome coastal environment. |
| How To Apply To The AWCC AmeriCorps Program The AWCC AmeriCorps Program is always looking for individuals that are willing to serve for 11 months and give back to their communities. If you are interested in becoming part of the program, feel free to download the more detailed "AWCC Position Description" and/or the "AWCC AmeriCorps Member Year 1 Application." |
| LSU AgCenter Gets $790,000 Grant For Research On Plastic-Fiber Composites An LSU AgCenter project to make natural fiber-reinforced plastic composites using recycled plastics and wood or other agricultural fibers recently received a $791,568 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy. |
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| Beach Sweep The America’s Wetland Conservation Corps is leading a team to help pick up litter as part of the Lake Pontchartrain Beach Sweep. |
| Lafitte Terrace Planting Sept. 8th! Get involved and volunteer to help the America's Wetland Conservation Corps create wetland habitat in Lafitte, Louisiana, on September 8th. |
| America's WETLAND The America's WETLAND Foundation through the Campaign is raising awareness of the impact of Louisiana's wetland loss and increase support for efforts to conserve and save coastal Louisiana. |
| AmeriCorps AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. |
| Assumption Parish Assumption Parish Master Farmer Participants |
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| Aquaculture Production Best Management Practices This list of BMPs (Best Management Practices) is a guide for the selection and implementation of those practices that will help producers to conserve soil and protect water and air resources by reducing pollutants from reaching both surface and ground water. |
| Baldcypress Site Relationships and Silviculture Regional increases in flooding are likely to reduce the productivity of baldcypress-water tupelo swamps in coastal Louisiana. Although these trees are merchantable for lumber production, it will be important to design appropriate management plans for these sites. |
| More Research Needed on Bio-based Fuels Louisiana farmers and foresters could find a silver lining in the cloud of rising fuel prices with the development of new fuels from crops they already grow or could grow. |
| Louisiana Lawns Best Management Practices (BMPs) Following the best management practices (BMPs) given here should help keep your lawn in good condition. A healthy and properly cared for lawn will resist weeds and other pest problems; thus, a minimum of pesticide products will be needed. Basic lawn care consists of proper fertilizing, watering and mowing and appropriate pest management, as needed. |
| What Home Builders, Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Think About Mold Athough it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation. |
| Terrebonne Parish Terrebonne Parish Master Farmer Participants. |
| St. James Parish Master Farmer Program Participant List: St. James Parish |
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| St. Charles Parish Master Farmer Participant List: St. Charles Parish |
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| Orleans Parish Master Farmer Program Participant List: Orleans Parish |
| Jefferson Parish Master Farmer Program Participant List: Jefferson Parish |
| Caldwell Parish Caldwell Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Ag Teachers The Louisiana Master Farmer Program is targeted at helping agricultural producers voluntarily address the environmental concerns related to production agriculture, as well as enhancing their production and resource management skills that will be critical for the continued viability of Louisiana agriculture. |
| Functions and Values of Wetlands in Louisiana Louisiana accounts for 80 percent of the nation's coastal wetland loss. Simply put, a large proportion of Louisiana acreage is wetland. Much of the state's economy depends upon wetlands. Find information on causes of wetland loss, definitions of wetlands and wetland functions and values. |
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| Agronomic Crops (Soybeans, Cotton, Wheat, Corn and Feed Grains) Best Management Practices Agronomic row and feed-grain crops are important commodities in Louisiana. The intent of Best Management Practices (BMPs) is to provide the growers of soybeans, cotton, corn, grain sorghum and wheat some guidelines on practices they can implement to reduce the impact these agricultural practices may have on the environment. |
| Marsh Maneuvers Participants See Devastation Along Coast LSU AgCenter coastal resources agent Mark Shirley had hoped to bring a group of students back to a plot near Holly Beach where they had planted marsh grass during the 4-H Marsh Maneuvers program in July. But, after driving for several miles on La. 82 between Holly Beach and Johnson’s Bayou last weekend, Shirley gave up on his hope to find the transplanted grass, which apparently fell victim to Hurricane Rita’s wrath. |
| LSU AgCenter Recycling Could Keep Treated Wood Out Of Landfills (Distributed 05/25/05) What to do with decommissioned, preservative-treated wood has become a burning issue. Well, not burning, actually. That’s one of the methods that can’t be used any longer, according to Dr. Todd Shupe of the LSU AgCenter. |
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