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Louisiana Solutions Global Impact

Louisiana Solutions, Global Impact is LSU Agriculture’s bold strategic plan to position the university as a national and global leader in agricultural innovation, education, and outreach through transformative, Louisiana-driven solutions. Rooted in our land-grant mission, LSU Agriculture’s strategic goals focus on serving Louisiana and delivering scalable solutions to secure our future.

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Boost Agriculture and Natural Resources

Boost Agricultural Production and Conserve Natural Resources

Increase agricultural production and enhance the conservation of natural resources

Identify Opportunities

Identify Opportunities and Strategies for Market Growth

Collect and analyze data to identify opportunities and strategies for market growth.

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Increase the Rural Talent Pipeline

Return talent to rural communities in Louisiana

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Assist Small Business Startups and Success

Support small business startups and workforce development.

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Strengthen Louisiana's Rural Communities

Provide programming and solutions to strengthen rural communities.

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Support Local and State Decision Makers

Support local and state decision-makers and enhance community resilience.



Our Vision

The vision for LSU Agriculture is to secure our future through Louisiana Solutions, Global Impact. Realizing this vision will elevate us to national and international leadership, as signified by the National Science Foundation (NSF) ranking and elite reputational standing in the field.


Targets

As a key pillar of LSU’s Scholarship First vision, LSU Agriculture has defined Aspirational Targets essential to achieving its strategic goals and exceeding performance benchmarks. These include:

  • Increase average research expenditures by 8% annually
  • Reach 1.7 million extension educational contacts annually, coupled with uptake and behavioral change rates among the top 10% in the nation
  • Engage 53,000 4-H club members and 15,000 FFA students
  • Grow College of Agriculture undergraduate enrollment to 2,000 students and graduate enrollment to 450 students
  • Support research, extension and teaching excellence by securing $12 million annually in philanthropic donations
  • Achieve top 10 University ranking in agricultural sciences and natural resource conservation research expenditures


Foundation & Pillars of Excellence

To achieve our goals and aspirational targets, LSU Agriculture relies on key foundational elements:

  • Talent: Skilled people who drive innovation and impact.
  • Tools: Facilities, equipment, data infrastructure, brand strength, and strategic partnerships.
  • Culture: A commitment to people, excellence, and success.


These foundations support our three Pillars of Excellence:

  • Research: Advancing knowledge and innovation.
  • Extension: Delivering solutions and outreach across communities.
  • Academics: Educating and empowering the next generation of leaders.

Full Strategic Plan


Innovate . Educate . Improve Lives

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