LSU/AG-C
type: Concept
in scheme: providers
definition: The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center plays an integral role in supporting agricultural industries, sustaining rural areas and encouraging efficient use of resources through research and educational programs conducted by its experiment station and extension service. The center is responsible for research in agriculture and resource development, forestry, wildlife and fisheries, home economics, food science and related areas. It seeks to enhance the quality of life for people through basic and applied research that identifies and develops the best use of natural resources, conserves and protects the environment, permits further development of new and existing agricultural and related enterprises, and develops human and community resources in rural and urban areas. Website: "http://www.lsuagcenter.com/" [Summary provided by Louisiana State University.]

ACADEMIC
type: Concept