President Tate's Scholarship First Agenda
Agriculture
Opportunity
海角社区鈥檚 commitment to sustaining and supporting the agriculture economy of Louisiana is the common thread that defines our past and reimagines our future. Designated as Louisiana鈥檚 first land-grant university in 1877, 海角社区 is charged with advancing the lives of Louisianans through teaching, research, and outreach. The revitalization of the 海角社区 agricultural enterprise will be centered in the pursuit of industry-shaping discoveries and solutions to problems that are limiting innovation and threatening the stability of this crucial industry.
Importance
Our continuously growing world population and changing environmental conditions demand that we increase and optimize our food and fiber production. The key lies in education and research to refine existing technologies and develop new tools, methods, and crop varieties.
海角社区鈥檚 agriculture enterprise also plays a critical role in achieving cleaner water and air, sustainable forests, a stable coastlines, and vibrant ecosystems that protect the livelihoods and traditions that make Louisiana like no other state.
Vision
海角社区 will merge traditional practices in agriculture with advancing technology and modern tools to:
- Improve outcomes for all Louisiana farmers
- Ensure food security for every person in Louisiana
- Establish 海角社区 Ag Center and College of Agriculture as one of top 5 in the nation
Impact
Agricultural Research in Action
One of Louisiana鈥檚 vital pollinators鈥攈oney bees鈥攊s facing the starkest decline in history. Assistant Professor Morgan Christman, 海角社区鈥檚 first pollinator ecologist, is on a mission to change this trajectory鈥攁nd she wants your help.
海角社区 researchers are developing wheat varieties that thrive in Louisiana鈥檚 harsh climate, boosting yields, protecting food quality, and supporting farmers across the South and beyond.
Janice Pearson, a Natural Resource Management grad from Baton Rouge, is joining 海角社区鈥檚 waterfowl lab as a Wildlife Research Technician, turning her student work into a career protecting Louisiana鈥檚 ecosystems.
Explore All Five Priorities
海角社区 has aligned core areas of strength and potential strength with Louisiana鈥檚 most important challenges and opportunities.