Home > Environment & Natural Resources > Conservation > Improved Dune Plants Goal Of AgCenter Research [Image: Students dig up sea oats] Hundreds of sea oat plants bent in the breeze on a sandy beach as LSU AgCenter researchers walked among them, looking for plants with potential to help stem erosion on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. The Louisiana Master Farmer Program [Image: New logo for Louisiana Master Farmer Program] 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 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.  more articles... 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. Pitching in to Help 4-H Camp [Image: All] AWCC AmeriCorps members partnered with AmeriCorps members from ULL to help with a variety of renovation projects at 4-H Camp Grant Walker. Lafayette Members Teach Fishing Clinic [Image: ML] Three AWCC members serving in Lafayette assisted with a 4-H fishing clinic 27 Farmers Earn Certified Master Farmer Status [Image: 27 Certified Master Farmers receive plaques and signs from all partnering agencies.] Twenty-seven farmers, including three couples, joined an elite group of 92 that have been certified as Louisiana Master Farmers. The 27 were recently honored at a luncheon held at the Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts in January 2009. 2009 Outstanding Master Farmer Named [Image: Robert and Sadie Thevis accept Outstanding Master Farmer award.] The Louisiana Master Farmer Program awarded its first annual Outstanding Master Farmer award at the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts annual convention on January 8, 2009. A certified Master Farmer who has shown dedication to agriculture, conservation, and his profession is chosen for this award . Central La. Members [Image: pic] There are 9 members serving in central Louisiana for 2009. AWCC Members Help Out With Youth Wetlands Week [Image: pic] On February 15, 2009, AWCC Members at the 4H Mini Barn in Baton Rouge to help pack supply boxes for the 2009 Youth Wetlands Week. AWCC Members Bond at Ropes Course [Image: pic] On February 14, 2009, AWCC members got to know each other and wetlands! Members participated in the high ropes course at the LSU University Recreation Complex. Help the AWCC Install Christmas Tree Fencing [Image: jb] AWCC to Intall Christmas Tree Sand Fences Click for more information...