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| All About 4-H “Learn by doing” is the 4-H Club slogan. 4-H members don’t just read about things; they do them. Learn more about 4-H. |
| Franklin Parish ANR Advisory Leadership Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Franklin Parish Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Advisory Leadership Council. |
| [Image: Louisiana Summary]Louisiana AgSummary An accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana. Agents and specialists of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other agencies - both private and public - compile this information. It focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. This industry continues to contribute significantly to the state's economy with the potential for increased impacts through value-added processing. |
| [Image: Azalea Leaf Gall ]Leaf Galls or Exobasidium Galls The article describes leaf galls or Exobasidium fungal disease including a picture of infected azalea leaves. |
| [Image: plant disease guide]Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2012 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. |
| [Image: Franklin Parish FCS Profile]Franklin Parish FCS Profile Individuals and families today deal with multiple issues related to raising children, eating right and spending smart in order to live well. These three issues are addressed in educational programs provided by Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) for the residents of Franklin Parish. |
| Cattle Advisory Leadership Council Provides a list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Franklin Parish Cattle Advisory Leadership Council. |
| [Image: 2011 Herbicide Options]Homeowner Top Weeds in Turf and Control Options 2011 herbicide options for weeds infesting home lawns. |
| [Image: weed mgmt guide]Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide This 2012 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection. |
| [Image: Franklin Parish Profile 2012]Franklin Parish Profile 2012 Information and statistics about the areas of service we address, and the impact of LSU AgCenter on the citizens of Franklin Parish. |
| 2012 Advisory Leadership Committee Agenda List of topics and speakers included in the Franklin Parish Overall Advisory Leadership Committee meeting. |
| [Image: 2007 - 2011]Row Crop Acreage and Yield For the Franklin Parish five-year summary of row crop acreage and yield, please click on the link "2007-2011." |
| [Image: Franklin Parish Quarterly Reports]Franklin Parish Quarterly Reports These quarterly reports highlight educational programs conducted by LSU AgCenter staff members in Franklin Parish. They are distributed to members of the local school board, police jury, Farm Bureau and other stakeholders to keep them updated on our accomplishments. |
| The Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS) Explanation of the Environmental Protection Agency's "Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides." |
| [Image: Corn hybrid demo]Franklin Parish Crop Demonstrations 2011 Franklin Parish on-farm corn hybrid, cotton and soybean variety demonstrations for 2011. |
| Commodity Budgets Projected costs and returns for Louisiana agricultural commodities. |
| [Image: Nonchemical Weed Control ]Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes Louisianians take pride in the appearance of their lawns and landscapes. Weeds, however, can detract from that appearance and frustrate homeowners. Information on adaptation, light, soils and mulch can be found in this publication. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: 2011 Franklin Parish Profile]2011 Franklin Parish Profile Information and statistics about the areas of service we address, and the impact of LSU AgCenter on the citizens of Franklin Parish. |
| [Image: lichen on tree trunk]Lichen Lichen identification, properties and uses. |
| [Image: Title]Franklin 4-H Newsletter Monthly newsletter detailing Franklin Parish 4-H activities, recognition and awards, upcoming contests and deadlines. It also includes the calendar of activities. |
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| [Image: Cotton]Franklin Parish Agriculture Isn't Just About Cotton Anymore Franklin Parish crops are diversifing due to various influences. The agriculture landscape in Franklin Parish has been shifting due to Farm Bill changes, commodity production costs and world market influences. |
| Educational Programs Information about Character Counts!, Character Critters and parenting programs like Children in the Middle. |
| Family Resource Management LSU AgCenter family resource management educational programs are aimed at helping families manage their finances and plan for the future. |
| Family Resource Management The LSU AgCenter offers a variety of lessons in family resource management addressing such topics as credit, debt, saving, investing, homeownership and financial literacy. |
| Procedure For Obtaining A Private Applicator's Pesticide License Instructions on obtaining a private applicator's pesticide license to purchase restricted use pesticides for spraying crops, pastures, fruits, nuts, home gardens, vegetables, ornamentals and lawns. |
| Wild Woods Wanderings Camp During the summer of 2010, Wild Woods Wanderings Camp offered its 17th year of unique outdoors camp experiences. Thirty-five youth participated in two sessions. |
| Family Fi$cal Fitne$$ A quarterly newsletter with timely information and current trends. Topics covered include tips for holiday shopping budgets, managing credit card debt, and teaching children about money. |
| Noon Nibbles Noon Nibbles is a lunch and learn program on various topics of interest held once a month at the Franklin Parish Library. |
| Franklin Parish 4-H Advisory Leadership Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Franklin Parish 4-H Advisory Leadership Council. |
| Quince rust on mayhaw Identification and management of quince rust on mayhaws. |
| Franklin Parish Crop Demonstrations 2010 Franklin Parish on-farm corn hybrid, cotton and soybean variety demonstrations for 2010. |
| Educational Programs Offered Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consumer Science agents present educational programs in three focus areas: Nutrition and Health, Family Development, and Family Resource Management. Lessons in these areas are designed to help citizens gain knowledge they can use to improve their lives. |
| Bagworms Article describing the life cycle of a bagworm, the damage it can cause and control options. |
| Poison Ivy Identification Learn to recognize the differences between poison ivy or poison oak and Virginia creeper. |
| Nutrition and Health Family and Consumer Sciences staff provide various health and nutrition programs for improving the lives of Louisiana citizens. |
| Diabetes NEWS Diabetes News - Nutrition Education Work Series |
| Kid Chef Mini Camp Three day camp for children 9-12 years of age involving food preparation and understanding nutrition. |
| Forest Tent Caterpillar This article gives a brief description of the Forest Tent Caterpillar including three pictures. |
| About the Parish Provides general information on Franklin Parish and related links of interest. |
| Franklin 4-H Newsletter Monthly newsletter detailing Franklin Parish 4-H activities, recognition and awards, upcoming contests and deadlines. It also includes the calendar of activities. |
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| Franklin Parish 4-H Brief description of Franklin Parish 4-H. |
| Weather Provides a direct link to the Louisiana Agriclimatic Information System (LAIS). |
| Franklin Parish FCS Advisory Leadership Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Franklin Parish FCS Advisory Leadership Council. |
| Leaf Key to Common Trees in Louisiana Learning to identify trees can be fun. It is easy to identify the common trees of Louisiana with this guide – particularly because pictures instead of long, written descriptions used to identify the leaves. Common trees include the native ones as well as trees introduced from other parts of the United States or from foreign countries. |
| Sweet Potato News Louisiana Sweet Potato News aims to update and inform all those associated with or interested in Louisiana sweet potatoes. Among the topics featured in this newsletter are such items as crop profiles, information related to various aspects of sweet potato production, the latest details on insect, weed and disease management, and current industry news and events. |
| Louisiana Wildlife News Louisiana Wildlife News is a bimonthly 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. |
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