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Previously Awarded Specialty Crop Projects
2019
Application of Ultraviolet Light to Reduce Microbial Loads and Extend Fresh Strawberries’ Life
Identifying Best Practices to Increase Productivity and Minimize Food Safety Risk Associated with Hydroponic System
Education for Southeast Louisiana Specialty Crop Farmers on Best Pest Management Practices
Developing a Sustainable Nanocoating Material for Extending the Market Life and Quality of Louisiana Fruit Crops
Develop a Value-Adding Food Safety Educational Program for Louisiana Specialty Crop Growers
Increasing Labor Efficiency in Louisiana’s Nursery Industry Through Benchmarking Current Labor Practices
Apprenticeship Trainee Project for Growing New Beekeepers in Louisiana
Hustle & Grow Youth Education Program -Education Program on Urban Farming and Increased Access to Specialty Crops
2020
Enhancing Food Safety Awareness and Market Opportunity of Specialty Crop Producers through Good Agricultural Practices
Water Testing Management to Help Specialty Crop Growers to Meet Federal and Market-driven Requirements
Louisiana Container-Grown Citrus Best Management Practices to Support an Industry
Soil Health Benefits of Nonfumigant Nematicides in Sweet Potato Production in Louisiana
Evaluation of Organic-based Fertilizers and Herbicides for Louisiana Lawns
Develop an Effective Management Program for Fireblight and Rust Diseases in Mayhaw Production
Assess the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Properties of Turmeric Extract-loaded Nano-emulsion in reducing Pathogen Loads
Evaluation of Plant-based Antimicrobial Formulation on Control of Damping-off and Other Diseases in Vegetable Seedlings
2021
Introduction of Youth and Producers to Sustainable Watermelon Farming Utilizing Local Agricultural Byproducts
Expanding Hustle and Grow Youth Education Program: Promoting Urban Farming and Increased Access to Specialty Crops in Additional Schools
Develop and Validate a Low-Cost Produce Washing Setup for Small and Medium Scale Growers
Intensive Protected Structure Production and Fruit Quality Evaluation of Southern Highbush Blueberries and Primocane Blackberries and Raspberries
Documenting the Impact of 2, 4-D Choline and Gluosinate on Sweetpotato Growth and Yield as Influenced by Reduced Rate and Growth State
Louisiana Strawberry Industry Consumer Awareness Program
Promoting Louisiana-grown Pecans
2021 H.R. 133 Stimulus
Advertising Campaign to Increase Louisiana Specialty Crop Sales and Improve Consumer shopping behaviors affected by Pandemic-Related Conditions
2022
Apprenticeship Project for Growing New Beekeepers in Louisiana
Application of combined MAP with UV-C to Reduce Microbial Loads and Extend Strawberries’ Shelf Life
Promoting Louisiana-grown Pecans – Phase 2
Developing Practices to Minimize the Food Safety Risk Associated with Cryptosporidium on Specialty Crops
Biopolymer-based Active Coatings Combined with Rosemary Extract to enhance Produce Safety
Best Practices to Reduce Heavy Metals in Louisiana Sweetpotatoes for Increased Competitiveness and Food Safety