LSU Eunice puts Louisiana’s future farmers on the fast-track

Vernon and Justin Fuselier initially adopted LSU Professor Emeritus Malcolm Vidrine’s approach to rebuilding land as Cajun prairie for bird hunts and cattle grazing. It has since “transformed everything we do,” according to the father-and-son team. They now direct-market their own grass-fed beef and chemical-free rice and crawfish. Justin Fuselier is a horticulturist and LSUE-LSU graduate. (Photo courtesy of Justin Fuselier)
(This news story was featured in LSU’s free research publication, Working for Louisiana, where you can learn more about how work on every LSU campus impacts residents and industry in the state and beyond.) BATON ROUGE — Through a new skills-based and stackable certificate program — Sustaining Future Farms in Louisiana — and a brand-new associate of science in agriculture degree, LSU Eunice will…

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