67th Annual State Livestock Show starts March 11
Young farmers and ranchers from across the state are gearing up for the 67th Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show hosted by the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, March 11-13. They are grooming, weighing, and even breeding their champion animals in preparation for the two-day competition to be held at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Show Arena on Highway 61N in Alsen, LA. More...

Stronger ties to USDA
When Class III of the Small Farmer Agricultural Leadership Institute met last month, they were greeted by USDA representatives who challenged them to establish stronger ties with their local rural development offices. "Go back to your communities. Get in touch with your rural development agency. Take advantage of the programs, and as leaders, tell other folks what's going on," said USDA state director Clarence Hawkins. More...

16th Annual FFA Area IV Career Development Event
Each year, Southern University and A&M College is privileged to host the Area IV, Career Development Event. This event brings together 1,100 students from 50 high schools and 25 surrounding parishes, not including teachers and parents who provide assistants each year. The CDE consist of ten judging contest: Livestock, Beef, Floriculture, Dairy Cattle, Welding, Small Engine, Meats, Poultry, Nursery & Landscaping and Dairy Products. More...

Connecting Businesses with Contracts Procurement Conference
Small business owners and contractors are invited to participate in the Sixth Annual Connecting Businesses with Contracts Procurement Conference, March 23, 2010, at the Southern University Smith Brown Memorial Student Union. The conference continues to bring together potential and existing contractors, entrepreneurs More...

Supermarket Savings Tips
The key to stretching your food dollars is planning and awareness. Taking the time to plan your family's meals, budget your food dollars, and write out a grocery list can save your family money on the grocery bill. The following tips are things you should think about before making that trip to the supermarket. Remember, changing habits is hard! Try one or two of these tips during each supermarket trip. Soon you'll see some relief in your grocery bills. More...

Sharing and Caring
Caregivers and parents can find tips to teach young toddlers how to share with siblings and friends. A key step is showing the child that sharing is caring for the other child. Here are steps parents can implement. Sharing is a very important part of our everyday lives. Sometimes we do it so carefree and naturally, that it doesn't even feel like sharing, but more of a natural response. Parent educator Tiffany Franklin reminds caregivers to begin teaching sharing to even their youngest toddlers. More...