The Department offers concentrations in four different areas of agriculture, two types of environmental management, and a pre-veterinary curriculum; all six tracks require that students learn about global resource requirements- especially as related to food and fiber and about policies, economics, technologies, and social strategies that promote environmental sustainability.

CURRILCULUM

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Agribusiness Concentration
Themes: Trends, economics, soil, agriculture
Contact : Dr. Leon Labbe

Animal Science Concentration
Themes : Pre-vet, husbandry, stock, grazing strategies, reproduction
Contact : Dr. Terry Clement

Landscape & Horticulture Management Concentration
Themes : Environmental landscaping , interior plant maintenance , management production
Contact : Dr. Dennis Wollard

Plant Science Concentration
Themes : Horticulture, propagation, therapy
Contact :Dr. Dennis Wollard

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES

Natural Resources, Industry & Environment, or Sustainable Systems
Themes : Sustainability, water quality, nutrient management, environmental protection
Contact : Dr. Durga Poudel

PRE-VETERINARY

This is a two year transfer program
Contact : Dr.Terry J. Clement

For additional information please contact:

Nadean S. Bienvenu
Administrative Assistant
E-mail: nadean@louisiana.edu
Phone: (337) 482-6647
Fax: (337) 482-5395

Address:
Department of Renewable Resources
611 McKinley Drive
P.O. Box 44650
Lafayette, LA 70504-4650