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      <title>LSU AgCenter Lessons Help Students Learn About Storms, Coastal Erosion, More</title>
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      <title>Click Here for Lead Louisiana Blog</title>
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      <title>Agritourism Workshop in Belle Chasse</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter is offering an educational workshop in Belle Chasse to assist people in developing their own agritourism enterprise. Topics discussed include: What is Agritourism?; Explanation of new limited liability agritourism law, La. R.S. 9:2795.5; Rules and Regulations; Plan of Operation; Certification Process. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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              <title>Understanding Pesticide Hazards</title>
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                      <title>Creating Your Own E-Business In 10 Easy Steps</title>
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                      <title>About the DRDC Faculty</title>
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                      <title>2008 Newsletters</title>
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                      <title>Louisiana Community Economic Readiness Index Worksheet</title>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:32:16 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[A tool for community groups to assess their readiness for economic development. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Agritourism Roadshow</title>
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                      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter is offering a series of educational programs across the state, beginning July 21, to help people get into the agritourism business. Topics discussed include: Roadshow Agenda: What is Agritourism?; Explanation of new limited liability agritourism law, La. R.S. 9:2795.5; Rules and Regulations; Plan of Operation; Certification Process. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Ag Leaders Experience China’s Potential</title>
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                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/17/08) Twenty-five men and women from across Louisiana began a two-year venture in the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program when they attended their first class last week (Jan. 8-10) in Baton Rouge. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/30/08) Participants in the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program visited Washington, D.C., in mid-June as part of the two-year study program. Briefings on agricultural issues and visits with Louisiana’s legislative delegation were some of the highlights of the June 10-14 study tour to Washington, D.C., for this 11th class to participate in the program coordinated by the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Celebrate Family Ties By Volunteering</title>
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                      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/05/07) LSU AgCenter volunteer expert Dr. Janet Fox encourages family members to volunteer together in community service on Nov. 18, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Each year, that Saturday is designated as Family Volunteer Day. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Protect Your Boat During Hurricane Season</title>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 13:47:06 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <dc:creator>BLeblanc@agcenter.lsu.edu (Brian D. LeBlanc)</dc:creator>
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                      <description><![CDATA[Members of 4-H Clubs across Louisiana are learning what it means to be good citizens, and they’re showing it through a variety of community service projects.For example, Ouachita Parish 4-H’ers are collecting books to distribute to hospitals and charity organizations in their parish. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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