Les Voyageurs
In the fall of 1987, the College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University identified the need for a team of agriculture students to serve as representatives for the College and University throughout the state. The group envisioned making speeches to civic clubs and agricultural industry meetings, attending state fairs and high school career fairs, presenting agricultural career and education information to 4-H and FFA organizations, and assisting with the overall enhancement of the College of Agriculture.
Appropriately so, this team of exceptional students became known as the Les Voyageurs. Just as the Voyageurs of early Louisiana history worked to transport information and supplies to remote settings of the state, these modern day Les Voyageurs work to spread information and interests concerning the College of Agriculture and the agricultural industry to future college students, with hopes of producing agriculture leaders.
2026 - 2027 Les Voyageurs
William Bergeron
St. Francisville, LA
Agricultural Business
Kinzie Brassell
Lacassine, LA
Agricultural and Extension Education
Zachary Cryer
Benton, LA
Nutrition & Food Sciences
Paige Durham
Topsail, NC
Natural Resource Ecology & Management
Eliza Foster
Hammond, LA
Agricultural Business
Hudson Galloway
Covington, LA
Agricultural and Extension Education
Benjamin Goldstein
Evanston, IL
Agricultural Business
Jordan Goldstein
Chicago, IL
Natural Resource Ecology & Management
Ma'riya Hingle
Metairie, LA
Nutrition & Food Sciences
Elizabeth Karides
Severna Park, MD
Plant and Soil Systems, Animal Sciences
Benjamin Knight
Virginia Beach, LA
Plant and Soil Systems
Remi Larson
Bayou Sorrel, LA
Natural Resource Ecology & Management
Shaoey Martin
Broussard, LA
Animal Sciences
Lucy Parker
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Animal Sciences
Chacelyn Peltier
New Iberia, LA
Agricultural and Extension Education
Easton Smith
Franklinton, LA
Animal Sciences
Apply to be a Les Voyageur
Serving as a Les Voyageur is an honor and distinction that sets student leaders apart and provides them with opportunities for professional development and networking opportunities.
Applications for the 2026-2027 Les Voyageurs team will open on January 1, 2026. Students meeting membership criteria will be notified via email in January of each spring.
Some benefits of being a Les Voyageur include:
- Scholarships: A $1000 annual scholarship (dependent on funding and student submitting a College of Agriculture scholarship application).
- Travel: Opportunities to travel to conferences, off-campus visits, and alumni events in state and out of state.
- Apparel: All members receive exclusive Les Voyageur apparel (including but not limited to polos, t-shirts, and a nametag).
- January 1, 2026: Applications open
- February 4, 2026: Les Voyageurs info session at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. or 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in 150 Woodin Hall
- February 20, 2026: Applications due by 12:00 p.m. (noon)
- Attend the Les Voyageur Training Retreat, August 17-19, 2026. This is MANDATORY and you will be required to stay overnight. If you are selected to be a Les Voyageur and cannot attend the retreat, you will be dropped from the program — no exceptions.
- Attend weekly meetings—day and time will be set before the end of the spring semester.
- Be able to commit to at least one year of service.
- Be highly motivated, energetic, and have a passion for recruiting future students.
- Be willing to dedicate, on average, four hours per week to Les Voyageur duties.
- Maintain a 2.5 cumulative LSU GPA.
- Applications are online and should be submitted by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon). As part of the application, candidates will also request an online recommendation form from an LSU CoA faculty or staff member.
- February 20, 2026: Applicants will be notified if they are selected for a first-round interview.
- First-Round Virtual Interviews, February 24-25, 2026: Candidates will participate in a 10-15 minute virtual interview.
- Second-Round In-Person Interviews, March 3-4, 2026: Candidates selected to participate in the second round will deliver an in-person presentation and visit with the selection committee (10-15 min). The presentation topic will be shared with applicants on March 1st.
- March 5, 2026: The 2026-2027 Les Voyageur Team will be announced.
- Be on time for your interview.
- Dress professionally—business professional attire.
- Be prepared and do your homework (review information about the majors in the College of Agriculture).
- Give some thoughts on your skills, qualities, and what you will bring to the team.
Schedule a tour
Prospective students and their families can schedule individualized tours Monday – Friday. Tours will include the LSU campus tour as well as a visit with the College of Agriculture.