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[Image: The Clover Patch September 2009]September 2009 4-H Clover Patch Inside This Issue: Upcoming Events, National 4-H Week, Cotton Pickin' Pet Show, Cotton Food Festival, Project Book Selection, Junior Leader Club, Beef Cookery, Seafood Cookery, Seafood Ambassador Program, Youth Loans, Dairy Billboard Poster Contest, Beef Poster Contest, Service Learning Project, Catch-Phrase for Camp, Junior Leaders Travel to Galveston, and Livestock Project Form. [Image: Link to PDF newsletter]Evangeline 4-H Livestock Lagniappe This newsletter provides information for Evangeline Parish 4-H livestock exhibitors. Parish Rice Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Evangeline Parish Rice Advisory Council. [Image: camouflage]4-H Cotton Pickin Pet Show Results The 2009 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 120 pets entered in the show this year. Congratulations to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. [Image: Dracula & Pirate]2009 Cotton Pickin Pet Show Results More pictures from the 2009 Evangeline Parish 4-H Cotton Pickin Pet Show. [Image: Clover Patch]2009-2010 4-H Clover Patch The Evangeline Parish 4-H Clover Patch newsletters provide information to parish 4-H members regarding activities, events and deadlines occurring monthly during the school year. [Image: Link to PDF newsletter]October 2009 4-H Clover Patch Inside this issue: Upcoming Events, 2010 Fashion Camp, 4-H Rice Poster Contest, La. State Fair Livestock Show, Parish Livestock Exhibitor Information, Clovers To, Junior Beef Grazing Project, Electric Workshop, Parish Broiler Show, LSU State Broiler Show, and Broiler Order Form. [Image: Evangeline Parish Beef Classic]Evangeline Beef Classic Information and Entry Form for 2009 Evangeline Parish Beef Classic (Beef Breeding, Steer and Commercial Hefier Show). 2, 4-D Application Restrictions Restrictions on 2, 4-D Herbicide Application for 2006. Parish Cattle Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Cattle Advisory Council. Parish FCS Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the FCS Advisory Council. [Image: AgCenter Sign]About Evangeline Parish History, Geography, Statistics, Ethnicity, Annual Events and Attractions for Evangeline Parish Louisiana. Parish 4-H Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the 4-H Advisory Council. 2009 Cotton Pickin Pet Show Application The 2009 Evangeline Parish 4-H Cotton Pickin Pet Show will be Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. Entry sheets are due in the 4-H Office by Thursday, October 1. Parish Joint Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Joint Advisory Council. [Image: Linda & Tucker Oconnor]LQHBA Annual Sale Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBA) holds 33rd annual Louisiana-Bred Yearling sale in Kinder. Evangeline Parish Keeps It Green The beginning of the new school year brings many opportunities for students through the 4-H program. This year could be one of your best years in school if you decide to join a 4-H Club. 4-H has something for everyone. Louisiana 4-H Museum Now Open The Louisiana 4-H Museum located in Mansura is now open. [Image: Baily Guillory - Dairy Winner]Evangeline 4-H'er Wins Dairy Billboard Contest Bailey Guillory wins Division One in State Draw A Dairy Billboard Contest. [Image: Ag News Logo]Evangeline Ag News Newsletters providing news and information for Evangeline Parish agricultural producers and dealers. 1 2 3 4 Asian Soybean Rust Asian Soybean Rust Found in Central Louisiana Soybeans Evangeline 4-H'ers Attend 2009 4-H University This year’s 4-H University participants did a terrific job representing Evangeline Parish. Read more about the results of Evangeline 4-H'ers at 2009 4-H University. Pine Tree Problems Information about pine colaspis beetles Rice Planting Dates Provides information of the beginning of the Evangeline Parish rice planting season along with program information and planting dates. Chinese Drywall Alert LSU AgCenter offices can expect an increasing number of calls regarding Chinese drywall. Media, legal researchers and the general public want to know the facts. The problem is, questions far outnumber answers. Fleas Fleas developed on earth thousands of years ago and have adapted many survival techniques. In Louisiana these insects are a pest in and around homes and on pets and other animals year round. May Beetles/June Bugs Because of the mild winter, we can look forward to larger and earlier insect populations. Lawn Greenup May Not Be Grass The lawn weed that has given more problems to homeowners is called lawn stickerweed, stickers, burweed. Cutting heights recommended for Louisiana lawns can help control these weeds. Evangeline 4-H Camp Application Evangeline 4-H'ers will attend Camp Grant Walker July 20-24, 2009. Applications are due in parish office by April 3. 2009 Evangeline 4-H Achievement Day Rules and Regulations for 4-H Achievement day to be held March 28, 2009 at Sacred Heart Elementary. 2009 4-H Fishing Clinic Registration Catch the big one at Evangeline 4-H Fishing clinic. 4-H Sew With Cotton & Spring Clothing Contests Results of the 2009 Evangeline 4-H Sew-With-Cotton and Spring Clothing Contest. Soil Sampling Provides information on how to take a Soil Sample. Evangeline Livestock Show Results Results of the 2009 Evangeline Parish 4-H and FFA Jr. Livestock Show. 4-H Scholarship Information Information regarding the Louisiana 4-H scholarship offerings for graduating 4-H club members. Lost Your Job? Financial Survival Tips for the Recession Stop Sticker Problems Now! How to control lawn burweed. 4-H Challenge Camp for 7th & 8th Graders Applications for 4-H Challenge Camp are due in the parish 4-H office Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Childcare Provider Training You'll find a schedule of training classes along with registration information. Cutting the Cost of Horse Ownership in Tough Financial Times Horse owners really need tips on how to cut horse maintenance costs in order to be able to keep their horses. 1 2 3 4 Horticulture Hints Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. 2009 Social Security and Medicare Social Security checks will increase and Medicare Part B premiums will remain at the current level for 2009. Pet Care Costs As families are forced to cut back and downsize or relinquish their homes, keeping a pet becomes much less affordable or even impossible. 2008 4-H Fall Food Fest Results Evangeline Parish 4-H Rice, Sugar and Sweet Potato Cookery Contest winners. Africanized Honey Bees Considering recent reports about Africanized honey bees moving into Evangeline Parish, we felt that some facts about these insects may help people better understand and cope with the situation. Bark Lice Investations Alarm Homeowners Provides information related to Psocids or Bark Lice infestations on trees. Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience. Smart Choices: MyPyramid for Kids - Tips for Families Tips for eating right and exercising for families. Freezing Fruits You can enjoy the delicious flavor of fresh fruits year-round by freezing fruits and berries during the short season when they are plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Freezing will not improve the quality of any food but will maintain it if the procedures recommended in this publication are followed. Freezing Vegetables Freezing is one of the simplest and best ways to preserve vegetables. It is less time consuming than other methods, and the color, flavor, texture and nutritive value are much like the fresh product. This publication includes information on how to freeze your vegetables. Healthy Kids Newsletter A monthly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter Nutrition Program. Living Well Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Louisiana Wildlife News Louisiana Wildlife News is a bi-monthly publication intended to serve as an outlet for wildlife issues relevant to Louisiana and the Southeast. In addition to current news events, profiles on specific plant, wildlife and nuisance wildlife species are included in each issue. Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2009 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4