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The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center and the College of Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences in the delivery of our tripartite mission. The AgCenters programming is multi-disciplinary with collaboration amongst scientists and cooperative extension personnel from Southern University, Louisiana State University, and more in areas like Agricultural Systems, Nutrition & Health, Family & Human Development, and Economic and Community Development. The College of Ag boasts three departments- Agricultural Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Urban Forestry; all with diverse concentrations. Through the engagement of highly skilled faculty, the College of Ag prepares its graduates for an array of competitive careers in the federal, public, and private sectors.