Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Jackson Parish > Jackson Parish: The Sunshine Parish [Image: caney lake] Includes information aboout Jackson Parish's industries, attractions, state parks, festivals and other history. Rogers Hopes to Expand Activities and Opportunities This article is an introduction to the new Jackson Parish County Agent and appeared in the April 19, 2012 issue of The Jackson Independent. 4-H Foods Festival [Image: Foods Festival Participants] Youth entered dishes in different food commodities such as beef, egg, poultry and pecan. This posting contains the winners of the Jackson Parish 4-H Foods Festival. Jackson Parish Profile 2012 [Image: Jackson Parish Profile 2012] Includes: Program highlights, who we reach, how we reach them, expanding our efforts, parish facts and local issues and plans for this year.  more articles... Code of Conduct Forms These forms are for youth and adults attending an overnight 4-H event or activity and must be returned to the 4-H office prior to departure. Adult and Youth Health Form Health forms for youth and adults participating in overnight 4-H events must be filled out and returned to the 4-H office prior to the event or activity. Links to Parish, State Web Sites These links provide information of interest to citizens of Jackson Parish. Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties [Image: cool season pasture] 2011-2012 Recommendations. One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. To help farmers make logical choices among crops and varieties, the LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials and makes recommendations each year. Suggested varieties, seeding rates, planting depths and seeding dates are included. (PDF Format Only) Horticulture Hints Newsletter [Image: hort hints header] A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. (PDF Format Only)