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Carl E. Motsenbocker is a Professor in the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU), affiliated with the LSU AgCenter and the College of Agriculture. He holds roles as Executive Director of the Louisiana Farm to School Program and Co-State Coordinator for Louisiana Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Professional Development Program. His expertise spans sustainable agriculture, vegetable crops physiology, and international agricultural development.
Education:
- Ph.D., Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, 1990
- M.S., Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, 1987
- B.S., General Plant Science, Cornell University, 1980
Research Interests: Focuses on local food systems, farm to school initiatives, sustainable farming practices, and tropical horticulture. He leads programs like Louisiana Farm to School, which promotes education, gardening, and institutional procurement of local produce. His work emphasizes community engagement and extension services to bridge farmers and institutions.
Recent Articles: Recent publications include guides on organic gardening, Harvest of the Month educational materials, and studies on urban agriculture and farmer training programs. His research often integrates practical solutions for small-scale and limited-resource farmers.
Awards:
- 2021 Farm Credit National MarketMaker Innovation Award (Third Place)
- 2019 Denver T. and Ferne Loupe Extension Team Award
- Multiple recognitions for service-learning and teaching excellence
Grants & Advising: Managed over $5 million in grants, including the Louisiana Farm to School Program and Grow Louisiana farmer training. Advised numerous undergraduate research projects and developed courses like Sustainable Agriculture (HORT 4545) and LSU’s Thailand study abroad program.
Labs/Teams: Oversees the Louisiana Farm to School program team and collaborates with the LSU AgCenter International Programs, supporting initiatives in Liberia and Thailand. Active in curriculum development for sustainable agriculture education.
