LSU AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health Regional Meeting held at Seafood Lab
April 1, 2025. The Seafood Lab was the location selected for the Regional Meeting of the LSU AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health agents.
January 15, 2025. The Lab welcomed the 2025 Louisiana Sea Grant Fisheries & Seafood Leadership Program (FSLP) on the opening day of their 1st workshop. The program is designed to enhance leadership in the Louisiana Commercial Fishing and Seafood Industry. It includes four two-day workshops covering a variety of topics covering emerging technologies, business & marketing trends and economic development. The group heard a presentation by Dr. Evelyn Watts about the lab and its mission and initiatives and enjoyed a dinner of ground alligator garfish Boulette stew, seafood mince mac & cheese & smoked catfish belly bites.
LSU AgCenter Field Faculty Agents Dive into Seafood Processing with Alligator Garfish
The LSU AgCenter’s Northeast, Central, and Southeast CNH field faculty agents recently teamed up with the Seafood Processing Demo Lab team for an exciting hands-on experience with Alligator Garfish. The event was a fantastic opportunity for everyone involved to get up close and personal with this unique species.
Participants rolled up their sleeves and got to work, learning the intricacies of cleaning the fish. The highlight of the day was preparing delicious boulettes, a traditional dish that showcased the versatility and flavor of Alligator Garfish. The collaborative effort not only enhanced their seafood processing skills but also fostered a sense of camaraderie and shared learning.
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