LSU's Agriculture Center and LSU School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences (SPESS) presented the 22nd annual Baton Rouge Spring Show at the John M. Parker Coliseum this past weekend.
The LSU AgCenter was established in 1972 by the LSU Board of Chancellors with the intention of giving the university system's agricultural programs their own distinct identity. Today, the agricultural research center boasts 20 research stations across the state and extension service offices in all 64 parishes. Research and extension programs aim to support Louisiana's agriculture industries, enhance quality of life and safeguard the environment.
This three-day event took place from Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9 and featured vendors from all over the state. Attendees show out each year to purchase common, exotic and crop plants, gardening books and paraphernalia for their gardens. Another fan favorite was the speaker series of experts on a variety of topics related to gardening, such as caring for your lawn and growing your own vegetables.
LSU and Southern students were able attend the show for free by presenting their student ID at entry. Children were also invited to come along for free to do arts and crafts at the kids' activity center, check out the petting zoo and eventually convince their parents to buy them ice cream from the LSU Dairy Store.
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