St. James Parish LSU AgCenter

08/21/2026

Louisiana 4-H🍀 and Louisiana FFA members, consider Growing Careers: Beyond the Sugar Field! This Southwest Region LSU AgCenter agricultural career awareness workshop offers an interactive, behind-the-scenes look at the wide range of career opportunities within the agriculture industry – specifically those relevant to sugarcane production and processing.

🗓 Wednesday, October 14
📍 LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station (5755 LSU Ag Road St. Gabriel, LA 70776)

Students in grades 9 - 12 may apply by scanning the QR code below or clicking the following link➡️: https://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cLVEoYiWSFuF3ng?Q_CHL=qr

The application deadline is September 1️⃣0️⃣.

Teche Growers Association
Louisiana Sugarcane
St. Mary Parish 4-H
St. Martin Parish 4-H
Iberia Parish 4-H
Franklin FFA
St. Mary Parish Public Schools
St. Martin Parish Farm Bureau
Iberia Parish Farm Bureau
Sweeten Your Day
Acadiana Ag & Hort

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

It's common to spot these caterpillars this time of year. They will soon transform into Gulf fritillary butterflies, Louisiana's state butterfly, so consider leaving them be if you can. The small spines on their bodies will not sting you, and most plants should recover from a few chewed leaves.

You can read more here: https://tinyurl.com/3a8j72n5

08/17/2026

A future in agriculture can take many paths.

When we talk about the future of Louisiana’s sugarcane industry, we’re not just talking about the next generation of farmers. We’re talking about the scientists, engineers, researchers, technology experts, equipment operators, business professionals and many others who will help move the industry forward.

Growing Careers: Beyond the Sugar Field gives students in grades 9–12 a behind-the-scenes look at those opportunities during a one-day, hands-on workshop at the Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel on October 14.

It’s an opportunity for students to see the innovation happening in Louisiana sugarcane and, perhaps most importantly, to see a future for themselves in an industry that needs their talents.

Keeping the next generation connected to agriculture starts with showing them the many ways they can be part of it.

Limited spaces are available! Applications are being accepted through September 10.

👉 Apply here: https://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cLVEoYiWSFuF3ng?Q_CHL=qr

Know a high school student who might be interested? Share this opportunity with them!

08/12/2026

📌TOMORROW📌

Did you know one blood donation can help save up to three lives? Make plans to save a life this Thursday through our blood drive with The Blood Center!

Details:
Thursday, August 13, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Convent Community Center
5775 LA 44 (River Road)
Convent, LA 70723

Your donation may also help provide:
- Family Blood Coverage
- Blood Replacement
- Heart Club benefits

All donors will have the opportunity to receive a 250th Anniversary Polo T-shirt, while supplies last. Make a difference in our community, donate blood and help save lives!

For more information and to pre-register, visit https://www.tbcdonors.org/.../schedules/drive_schedule/56295

08/12/2026

Register now for a fall workshop and learn how you can plant an appreciation for agriculture in the next generation.

08/11/2026

So happy for our beautiful Sugarcane Extension Agent and Parish Chair, Mrs. Renee Clause, on her recent marriage to Mr. Rene Clause!!! We wish you both a beautiful and very SWEET life together🤍💍🤍

08/11/2026

This looks like so much fun!!!

All Aboard Everyone! We have an exciting day planned this Saturday, August 15th form 9AM-1:30PM! It's Train Day 🚂 at the Lutcher Library! Come out and see The Greater Baton Rouge Model Trains run on rails across the library! We will also have special guests in attendance with standalone Lego Models! See you at the library this Saturday! Don't miss out! 🎉

08/11/2026

Fall weather feels far away, but tickets have already gone on sale for this year's corn maze at Burden! Bring your family to explore the corn maze, take a hayride, visit a petting zoo and much more!

The corn maze is open every Saturday in October (and Sunday 10/11 and Friday 10/30). Tickets must be purchased online in advance and will not be available at the event. You can buy your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/w2cfdx4v

08/11/2026

It's time to plant shallots!

Shallots can be planted from August through February in Louisiana. Get tips on planting, growing and harvesting here: https://tinyurl.com/2uf76sek