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Message from the Director

Welcome to the LSU AgCenter Extension webpage. In Louisiana, extension is a way of life and integral to the success of the land grant mission. The primary aim of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service is to share research-based information with people throughout the state. Our committed extension faculty are present statewide, at five regional centers, 14 research stations, 14 departments, and all 64 parishes. Whether it's helping to implement sustainable farming practices, promoting your health and wellness, or educating our youth—the future leaders—we are dedicated to community service and collaboration to enhance daily life. We hope that the resources available here will inform and assist you as we work together to support and advance all aspects of Louisiana's agriculture.

Sincerely,

Tara Smith, Ph.D.

Director of Extension

Tara Smith.

Dr. Tara Smith
Exec. Assoc. Vice President & Director
Program Leader ANR
LCES Administration

Gina Eubanks.

Dr. Gina Eubanks
Associate Vice President/Program Leader
Luella Dugas Chambers Distinguished Professorship
School of Nutrition and Food Science - LSU AgCenter

Todd Tarifa.

Dr. Todd Tarifa
Interim Associate Director of
Youth Development (4-H and FFA)

Melissa Cater.

Dr. Melissa Cater
Associate Director of Extension Administration

Chiquita Briley.

Dr. Chiquita Briley
Assistant Director of Urban Extension Programs

Central Regional Center

Daniel Stephenson.

Daniel Stephenson
Regional Director

Esther Boe.

Esther Boe
4-H Regional Coordinator

Jennifer Duhon.

Jennifer Duhon
FCS Regional Coordinator

Vince Deshotel.

Vince Deshotel
ANR Regional Coordinator

Northeast Regional Center

Melissa Cater.

Dr. Melissa Cater
Regional Director

Ashley Powell.

Ashley Powell
4-H Regional Coordinator

Quincy Vidrine.

Quincy Vidrine
FCS Regional Coordinator

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Carol Pinnell-Alison
ANR Regional Coordinator

Northwest Regional Center

Ron Strahan.

Dr. Ron Strahan
Regional Director

Jeannie Crnkovic.

Jeannie Crnkovic
4-H Regional Coordinator

Abigail McAlister.

Abigail McAlister
FCS Regional Coordinator

Lee Faulk.

Lee Faulk
ANR Regional Coordinator

Southeast Regional Center

Glen Gentry.

Dr. Glen Gentry
Interim Regional Director

Lauren Faust.

Lauren Faust
4-H Regional Coordinator

Chiquita Briley.

Dr. Chiquita Briley
Interim NCH Coordinator

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Dr. Renee Naquin
ANR Regional Coordinator

Southwest Regional Center

Kiki Fontenot.

Dr. Kiki Fontenot
Regional Director

Lanette Hebert.

Lanette Hebert
4-H Regional Coordinator

Mandy Armentor.

Mandy Armentor
FCS Regional Coordinator

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Jeremy Hebert
ANR Regional Coordinator

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