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News and Updates

From groundbreaking research to student achievements, there’s always something happening at Southern University Ag Center. Explore our latest news below.

September 28, 2025

SU Ag Center set to host 3rd Annual Calf Roping on the Bluff

The Southern University Ag Center will host its 3rd Annual Calf Roping on the Bluff on September 28, 2025 at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena, 14600 Scenic Hwy, in Baton Rouge 70807.

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August 13, 2025

SU Ag Center to Host Canning and Preserving Workshop

The Southern University Ag Center will host a fruits and vegetables canning and preserving workshop from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2025, in room 157 of Pinkie Thrift Hall on Southern University’s campus.

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July 31, 2025

Youth learn to cook healthy meals during the 2025 East Baton Rouge Parish CHEF Camp

Seventeen youth aged 9-12 learned how to cook meals during the “Creating Healthy Enjoyable Foods” (C.H.E.F.) youth cooking camp hosted by the Southern University Ag Center’s SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Program in partnership with the LSU AgCenter.

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July 28, 2025

Five SU College of Ag alumni will begin their veterinary school journey this Fall

Five graduates of the Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) will begin their journeys to become veterinarians this Fall.

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Upcoming Events

Discover new and exciting events hosted by the Southern University Ag Center.

Sep

Cardiovascular Disease Seminar

Sep

SU Ag Center set to host 3rd Annual Calf Roping on the Bluff

The Southern University Ag Center will host its 3rd Annual Calf Roping on the Bluff on September 28, 2025 at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena, 14600 Scenic Hwy, in Baton Rouge 70807.

Oct

Mental Health's Impact on Heart Health Seminar

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With a presence in nearly every corner of Louisiana, Southern University Ag Center is dedicated to making an impact statewide. Explore our programs and resources near you, and join a network committed to enriching our communities.

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