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Southern University AgCenter outlines research, workforce and facility needs, seeks one‑time funding
Summary
Southern University AgCenter officials briefed the House committee on Oct. 3 about research priorities (precision nutrition, aquaculture, viticulture), student supports (JAGSTARS), and capital needs including a proposed 1,300‑bed mega shelter and a high‑tech meat‑processing facility; presenters requested one‑time funding and partnerships.
Officials from Southern University’s AgCenter presented to the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development on Oct. 3, outlining academic and extension priorities, research initiatives and capital projects and asking the committee to consider one‑time funding to support those efforts.
Orlando McMeans, who said he serves as interim president of the Southern University System and chancellor of the AgCenter, described the AgCenter’s tripartite mission — teaching, research and extension — and noted the center serves all 64 parishes. He highlighted recruitment and dual‑enrollment efforts, and said JAGSTARS scholarships…
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