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A webinar series from the LSU AgCenter featuring timely, research-based education for specialty crop producers and industry professionals.
| Date | Online Webinar Series | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 1:30 pm-3 pm | Soil Fertility and Soil Test Interpretation for Specialty Crops: From Sampling to Fertilizer Decisions | Join Dr. Leo Vieira, Assistant Professor and Soil Fertility Specialist with the LSU AgCenter, for a webinar that will cover proper soil sampling techniques, how to interpret soil test reports, and how to translate results into practical fertilizer and nutrient management decisions to improve productivity and sustainability in specialty crop systems. | Free registration required. Register now |
| August 26, 2026 6:00 pm-7:30 pm | The Plastic-Free Farm and Garden presented by the Louisiana Small Scale Agriculture Coaliation's Farmer Training Program Farmer Training Program — Louisiana Small Scale Agriculture Coalition and Louisiana CRAFT | In this workshop, Ben Hartman, author of The Lean Farm, will show how to grow food without plastic. Plastics like landscaping fabric and plastic plug flats are a massive source of waste--for farmers and for the planet. Although plastics have invaded small-scale farming, they aren't necessary. | Free registration required. Register now |
| Sept. 16, 2026 1:30 pm-3 pm | Turmeric Production in Louisiana | Join Nicole Ryane Johnson, farmer, entrepreneur, and co-owner of L4S Farms, for a webinar on growing turmeric in Louisiana. Nicole will share her experience producing turmeric using sustainable practices in the Gulf South. | Free registration required. Register now |
| October 21, 2026 1:30 pm-3 pm | Weed Management in Specialty Crops | Join Dr. Colton Blankenship, Assistant Professor of Horticulture Weed Science with the LSU AgCenter, for a webinar focused on weed management in specialty crops. This session will provide an overview of weed management strategies for specialty crop producers. | Free registration required. Register now |
| Nov. 18, 2026 1:30 pm-3 pm | Managing Arthropod Pests of Small Fruits | Join Dr. Aaron Cato, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, for an informative webinar on identifying and managing arthropod pests in small fruit production. | Free registration required. Register now |
