Extension Service

As part of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, our Extension faculty works with our research and teaching faculty to assist parish county agents in delivering the latest research-based information to Louisiana citizens in both rural and metropolitan settings. Developed educational opportunities for professional and consumer clientele include field days, variety trials, workshops, practical extension publications, news releases and personal advice. Major SPESS events and services also include soil and irrigation water testing, LSU Spring Garden Show and AgMagic Tours for children.

Extension efforts support sustainable agriculture production, environmental awareness, improved quality of life. A youth component provides career exploration and personal development through FFA contests and our 4H programming.

Our Louisiana Master Gardening program gives adults opportunities for personal development, leadership and enhances our community educational outreach in home horticulture.

Area of Specialization

Faculty Member

Coastal Restoration/Plant Materials

Mike Materne Coordinator/Instructor

Commercial Vegetables, Strawberries, Citrus

James E. Boudreaux

Professor

Consumer Horticulture

Daniel J. Gill

Associate Professor

Fruit Crops

David Himelrick

Professor

LaHouse landscaping

John Young

Extension Associate

Organic Vegetable Production

Louisiana SARE

Carl Motsenbocker

Associate Professor

Pasture, Forage Crops & Small Grains

Edward K. Twidwell

Professor

Greenhouse Vegetables, Vegetable Gardens, Lawn & Turf

Thomas J. Koske

Professor

Weed Management - Rice

Eric Webster

Associate Professor

Weed Management - Sugarcane

Jim Griffin

Professor

Weed Management - Turf and Ornamentals

Ronald E. Strahan

Assistant Professor

104 Sturgis Hall - LSU · 137 J.C. Miller Hall - LSU · Baton Rouge, LA · 70803
Phone: (225) 578-2110 · Fax: (225) 578-1403

Resources

Local and State Websites, Regional and National Websites, and Publications

Grants

Which SARE grant program is for you?Southern SARE administers seven grant programs, each with its own priorities and audiences. The process begins with the release of calls for proposals for each of the programs. The SSARE web site: www.southernsare.uga.edu is the quickest way to receive the calls for proposals as soon as they are released. If you prefer a mailed copy of any of the calls for proposals, contact Paige Patton at (770)412-4787 or info@southernsare.org

Events

The LA SARE Program offers county agents, agriculture professionals, farmers and the public many opportunities throughout the year to learn about sustainable agriculture. Check back for Spring and Summer Farm Tours, Workshops and Events.

Contacts
Contacts for Louisiana Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education project.

Extension Service

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