Monthly Archives: July 2012

Business development money available

PROP, the Louisiana Office of Community Development’s Project-Based Opportunity Program, is now accepting new applications. This program “provides direct low-interest loans ranging from $500,000 to $5 million at a minimum one percent annual interest rate to eligible businesses in the … Continue reading

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Highly Migratory Species (HMS) workshops scheduled

The National Marine Fisheries Services’ (NMFS) will be conducting public workshops on the new Highly Migratory Species (HMS) electronic dealer reporting system being implemented in 2013. The purpose of the workshops is to train HMS dealers on how to use … Continue reading

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Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo 2012

The Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo is held each year during the last weekend in July that includes the Sunday. This year’s rodeo runs from Thursday, July 26 through Saturday, July 28. The event was first held in 1928 and, according … Continue reading

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White-tailed deer summer seminar: Thursday, August 2, 2012

The following is from Dr. Don Reed. White-Tailed Deer Summer Seminar Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Louisiana Room 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana August 2, 2012 Co-sponsors LSU AgCenter Research and Extension Quality Deer Management Association South Louisiana … Continue reading

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Sanitation Control Procedures (SCP) and Seafood HACCP training courses

The LSU AgCenter is offering “AFDO Sanitation Control Procedures (SCP)” and “Basic Seafood HACCP” training courses. The SCP training will be held on Monday, July 23 and the HACCP course will be held on Tuesday, July 24 through Thursday, July … Continue reading

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