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Analyze market trends and conduct research on best practices to get products to consumers.
Provide hands-on support and training through industry-based credential programs and technical assistance to help entrepreneurs launch and grow small businesses.
Give students opportunities to gain hands-on experience working with FOODii faculty and inspire entrepreneurs to participate in AgCenter-led workshops and certifications.
Evelyn Watts and the team with the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab are advancing the state’s seafood industry while providing invaluable support to small businesses and independent fishermen.
Carl Motsenbocker oversees the Grow Louisiana beginning farmer training program, which was was developed to support new and beginning sustainable and organic horticulture farmers with a year-round training program.
Witoon Prinyawiwatkul studies how we interact with the food we eat, and he uses this knowledge to help consumers, agricultural producers and the food industry. His lab helps develop healthier choices by reducing sodium or adding nutrients to foods.
The LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute, FOODii, is a resource center where entrepreneurs can start a food business, process foods, receive technical and marketing assistance.
The Seafood Safety Processing Demonstration lab is the state’s only seafood-focused facility of its kind. It houses commercial food processing equipment for demonstration, training and research purposes.
The LSU AgCenter administers several voluntary master programs that help farmers, ranchers and gardeners improve productivity and profitability or even beautify their surroundings.
(08/15/25) The team also got recognition for their work with 4-H programs.
(05/21/25) The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is making waves.
(08/22/24) Bailey and Harper Galloway and their mom started their own gourmet popcorn business, Posh Pop with the help of FOODii.
Luke Parks and his family created Royal Treats — frozen, ready-to-bake desserts developed from their secret family recipes.
(07/22/2022) The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant aim to use the unique facility to expand the repertoire of products Louisiana fishermen can offer.
(07/18/22) The LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute has received a five-year, $1.5 million federal grant.
