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Century Next is happy to be involved again this year with Louisiana Tech's Farm Production Sale, which allows us the opportunity to provide scholarships for students and beef for the Food Bank of Louisiana. See the article below from the Lincoln Parish Journal, courtesy of LA Tech University Communications. Mike Watson, AVP Technology and Physical Security, attended this year's auction on behalf of CNext.
Louisiana Tech University’s School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry hosted its 53rd Annual Farm Production Sale in May, continuing a long-standing tradition that supports student scholarships, livestock units, and hands-on agricultural education.
Hosted at Louisiana Tech’s South Campus, the annual event brought together alumni, agricultural producers, industry partners, local FFA chapters, students, and community supporters to celebrate agriculture and invest in the future of agricultural education.
The 2026 Tech Farm Livestock Auction grossed $176,389 with more than $44,572 designated for scholarships for Agricultural Sciences students, an increase of more than $12,000 from the previous year. Remaining proceeds will support livestock units used in teaching, research, and service activities at Tech Farm.
“This year’s auction was a tremendous success and a reflection of the continued support our community shows for Louisiana Tech agriculture and our students,” said Dr. Gary Kennedy, dean of Louisiana Tech’s College of Applied and Natural Sciences. “The funds raised through this event help us continue providing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for careers in agriculture and related industries.”
A major highlight of the event was the continued partnership between Louisiana Tech, Louisiana Land Bank, and Century Next Bank to help combat food insecurity in Northeast Louisiana through beef donations to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana.
For the third consecutive year, Century Next Bank and Louisiana Land Bank each purchased a lot featuring a market steer. The processed meat will be donated to the Food Bank.
“The donations the past three years have provided more than 11,000 servings of beef to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana,” said Mark Murphey. “What a great story.”
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