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The Louisiana Master Farmer Program
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The Louisiana Master Farmer Program helps agricultural producers voluntarily address the environmental concerns related to production agriculture, as well as enhancing their production and resource management skills that will be critical for the continued viability of Louisiana agriculture.

Volunteer to Help Remove Invasive Tree Species
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The AWCC is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive tree species and clean up a bald cypress swamp.

Help the AWCC Restore Wetlands at Avery Island
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AWCC member Micah Leonard is looking for volunteers to help restore a portion of the marshes in Avery Island, La.

Southeastern and Central AWCC Members
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There are more members than ever serving in southeast Louisiana

AWCC Hosts Booth at State Fair [Image: j]
Come by the "World of Wonder" booth at the AgCenter's AgMagic booth at the State Fair of Louisiana.
Northern Louisiana AWCC Members [Image: 3]
Wetland Conservation is not just a coastal issue. Check out the members serving in North Louisiana!
Avery Island Restoration Planting [Image: 1]
Volunteers from across southern Louisiana met at Avery Island to help transplant marsh grass.
AWCC Members Meet Governor [Image: 1]
AWCC members Ethan Graves and Alicia Scallan present Governor Jindall with bat boxes and wood duck boxes that will be used in later restoration projects.
2009 Louisiana Master Farmer Program Field Days
Field days and activities that fulfill Phase II requirement for the Louisiana Master Farmer Program.
2006 Certified Master Farmers
To date, 92 producers have completed the requirements for becoming Certified Master Farmers.
Volunteer Opportunity in New Orleans [Image: 5]
The AWCC is looking for volunteers to help restore City Park New Orleans any day between May 11-15.
Volunteer to help the AWCC Restore Marsh [Image: j]
The AWCC will be leading a group of volunteers plant marsh grass at Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge near Lacombe, LA.
Members in Action! [Image: pic]
AWCC Members Justin Trahan and Ethan Graves put on great projects!
Who needs the Beach?! Spend spring break with AWCC [Image: 1]
College students from California and Vermont volunteer with the AWCC to help restore Bayou St. John.