Educational & Informative Publications
Your source for educational community-based information to help answer the questions and solve the problems of those we serve. Browse the page to review our publications for advice, tools, tips, and recommended links.
How to Compost
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Resources
Poultry Farmers Disaster Tips
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Resources
Vertical Garden Fact Sheet
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Resources
Pollinators Fact Sheet
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Resources
Supplementary Irrigation Publication
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Resources
Rockwood Cubes Fact Sheets
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Resources
Louisiana Office of Community Development
The goal of the Office of Community Development is to improve the quality of life of the residents of Louisiana, and we accomplish that by administering state and federal grants.
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a U.S. government agency created in 1965 to support the housing market and homeownership. HUD does this by improving affordable homeownership opportunities, increasing safe and affordable rental options, reducing chronic homelessness, fighting housing discrimination by ensuring equal opportunity in the rental and purchase markets, and supporting vulnerable populations. HUD provides a variety of disaster resources and partner with Federal and state agencies to help implement disaster recovery assistance.
Southern University Agriculture Research and Extension Center
Established in 2001, the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC) stands as the fifth campus within the Southern University System, the nation’s only Historically Black College and University System. The SUAREC provides service to the citizens of Louisiana in a manner that is useful in addressing their scientific, technological, social, economic, and cultural needs in order to enhance their overall quality of life.
Extension Foundation
Unlimited access to our Engage and Empower Online resource. This includes electronic publications of resources in priority themes such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and access to an online version of our Innovation Skill-Building Experience. It also includes exclusive access to publications, presentations, and other professional development opportunities delivered virtually.
ServSafe
The ServSafe Food Safety Training program leads the way in providing current and comprehensive educational materials to the restaurant industry. More than 4 million foodservice professionals have been certified through the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam.
USDA
The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. The USDA is made up of 29 agencies and offices with nearly 100,000 employees who serve the American people at more than 4,500 locations across the country and abroad.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small businesses and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
