Why Your Support Matters

The LSU AgCenter is dedicated to improving the lives of Louisiana residents and beyond through cutting-edge research, hands-on education, impactful community initiatives and strong youth development programs. Our aim is to create solutions that benefit our state, whether by advancing agriculture, fostering leadership in youth or addressing critical community challenges. Together, we build teams that generate wins for Louisiana, enhancing communities, businesses and families in every parish.

This LSU Giving Day, your support can fuel programs that create lasting impacts in:

• Louisiana 4-H, where young leaders grow through opportunities in STEM, citizenship and healthy living.
• The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, connecting communities with research-based solutions to tackle local challenges.
• LSU AgCenter Research, which drives innovation in agriculture, food security and environmental stewardship.

Every success story is a team effort. From farmers working alongside researchers to youth leaders guided by dedicated mentors, your gift ensures these teams continue to create a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Join us this LSU Giving Day to celebrate and support the AgCenter’s teams that power progress across the state. Your generosity strengthens our ability to innovate, educate and improve lives. Together, we can guarantee that the LSU AgCenter remains a leader in agricultural excellence. Your support is more than just a donation; it is an investment in the future of Louisiana's agriculture and the well-being of its people.

This LSU Giving Day, your gift will strengthen the winning teams that drive the LSU AgCenter forward. Thank you for your support!

Impact Areas

Your generosity on LSU Giving Day impacts the following priority initiatives: 

1. Louisiana 4-H Foundation Fund
Louisiana 4-H prepares youth to lead and innovate, shaping a better tomorrow. By fostering skills like analytical thinking, creativity, resilience, and adaptability, 4-H builds a generation that is BEYOND READY for life’s challenges. Contributions during LSU Giving Day will fund educational programs, leadership camps, and community service projects impacting over 200,000 young people annually. Your support helps 4-H inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, shaping Louisiana’s future with skilled, compassionate, and innovative leaders.

2. LCES Support Fund
The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service connects communities with research-based knowledge to solve local challenges and improve quality of life. Contributions during LSU Giving Day will support programs in agriculture, nutrition and community health, economic development and disaster preparedness, benefiting individuals and families across all 64 parishes. Your support helps these vital resources and educational programs continue to empower Louisiana’s citizens, strengthen our economy and build resilient communities.

3. LAES Research, Outreach and Education Support Fund
LSU AgCenter research, through the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, drives innovation to address Louisiana’s most pressing challenges in agriculture, food security and environmental sustainability. Contributions during LSU Giving Day will fund groundbreaking projects that enhance crop production, protect natural resources and develop new technologies to support farmers and communities. Your support fuels discoveries that create practical solutions, ensuring a thriving future for Louisiana’s agriculture and economy. Together, we can advance research that makes a lasting difference in our state and beyond.