Cooperative Extension is the outreach arm of the Southern University Ag Center committed to providing educational opportunities to our local communities. The Cooperative Extension program has a long-standing reputation of “Linking Citizens of Louisiana with Opportunities for Success” and building lasting partnerships and programs that help solve problems of the citizens of Louisiana who have limited social and economic resources.
Certification Programs
Food & Farm Food Safety Certification
The Food Safety Certification Program provides basic training to farmers and food production managers on how to prevent, minimize, and reduce the risks of food product contamination during farming, purchasing, receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, reheating, and serving.
Small Business Development Certification
The Small Business Development Certification Program assists economically challenged landowners in creating and strengthening agricultural businesses. This educational program includes courses that develop and improve upon the professional skills of Louisiana small entrepreneurs and farmers.
Master Small Ruminant Certification
The Master Small Ruminant Producer Certification Program is a comprehensive course for beginning and advanced goat and sheep producers. This training program provides educational training opportunities in small ruminant production, management and marketing.
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certification
The Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certification Program is an intensive 12-session training and field-study farm tour employing sustainable agriculture practices. In this program, participants will become familiar with techniques and strategies necessary to grow fresh fruits, vegetables and animals in an urban environment sustainably.
