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| [Image: Click above to download the November 2009 Clover Chat]November 2009 Newsletter Newsletter for Lincoln Parish 4-H'ers. This November 2009 issue contains information about Fashion Camp 2009, Talent Contest Winners, Name the Creature Winners, Early Enrollment Winners, Beef and Dairy Poster Contests, Key Club and Junior Award of Excellence, Foods Festival, Honey Bee Essay, Shooting Sports, 4-H Museum Grand Opening, City of Ruston Hazardous Waste Day, and much more!!! |
| [Image: Club Meeting Calendar]Club Meeting Schedule 2009-2010 During the 2009-2010 school year, Lincoln Parish 4-H Club members will receive educational programming in a group setting that promotes belonging, independence, generosity and mastery. Find out when your school will have its next 4-H Club meeting! You are welcome to join the 4-H Club anytime. |
| [Image: October 2009 Clover Chat]Clover Chat October 2009 Talent Contest, State Fair, Sportsman's Clinic, Fashion Camp, Healthy Snacking Tips and much more 4-H news are in this issue of our Lincoln Parish 4-H newsletter, Clover Chat! |
| [Image: Newsletter]2008-2009 Clover Chat Here are our monthly newsletters. Give us a call or e-mail us if you have any questions. Thanks! |
| Sigma Lamdba Chi Newsletters Click here for newsletters to learn about events to sign up for, meeting dates, etc. |
| [Image: Fertilizing Summer Hay Fields]Fertilizing Summer Hay Fields This publication gives recommendations on proper fertilization rates for optimum production of summer hay crops. |
| Prevent Further Damage To Your Flooded Home And Your Health A flood-damaged home requires special attention to avoid a population explosion of molds, other fungi, algae and bacteria, LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel says. |
| [Image: 4-H Portfolio Cover Page]4-H Portfolio (Record Keeping) A 4-H document (for all ages enrolled in 4-H) to assist club members in project work/record-keeping of their 4-H experiences. |
| Lincoln Parish Faculty and Staff List of our faculty and staff that are housed in the Lincoln Parish Extension Office, as well as their specialty areas and backgrounds. Others are available for public outreach and communications in different fields if needed. |
| Honey Bee Essay Contest Deadline to turn in essays for the Honey Bee Essay Contest is JANUARY 26TH! Essays must be in the Lincoln Parish 4-H Office by that time. Click for more information. |
| [Image: Link to PDF Version of the Newsletter]Clover Chat September 2009 Pet Show? Talent Contest? Name the Creature? Achievement Day? Cookie Decorating Contest? Foods Festival? Bicycle Rodeo? Junior Leader Meetings? Come on in and view the latest newsletter edition to get more details on these fun and exciting upcoming 4-H events!!! |
| [Image: Publication front page]Aquatic Weed Management: Control Methods Basic methods used to control weeds include preventive, mechanical, biological and chemical techniques. Determining which of these techniques to use involves consideration of the target weed species, fish production objectives for the pond, secondary water uses and the cost of treatment options. |
| [Image: cool season]Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties 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) |
| [Image: Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle]Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle The blood-sucking fly pests of Louisiana beef cattle include the horn fly, stable fly and many species of tabanids. By understanding the biology and life cycle of each pest, producers will be better able to devise more effective fly control programs. This publication explains how, in most cases, an integrated approach, whereby more than one control method is used, will prove more effective for long-term fly control. |
| [Image: commercial vegetable production]Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations Number of seeds/pound, seeding rate/acre, spacing, planting dates, optimum soil temperature range for germination, depth to plant seed, days to germinate, days from planting to harvest begins, approximate time from pollination to market and recommended varieties included. Revised May 2009. |
| [Image: organic gardening]Organic Vegetable Gardening Organic gardening is popular in the United States, and interest is increasing in Louisiana. In organic gardening, particular garden practices are encouraged that use natural biological cycles, enhance diversity and are ecologically sound. |
| [Image: Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide]Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience. |
| [Image: Pest Management Guide]Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide This 2009 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. |
| [Image: disease guide]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. |
| [Image: weed management guide]Louisiana Suggested Chemical Weed Management Guide This 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. |
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| [Image: Hay Quality and Testing]Hay Quality and Testing Many Louisiana producers overestimate the quality of their hay because they don’t recognize the reasons hay quality varies. This publication describes the factors that influence quality and tells how to obtain a forage sample for testing purposes. |
| How to Take Soil Samples Illustration of soil sampling procedure. |
| Fertilizer Conversion Table for Small Area Calculation conversions for producers to use when converting fertilizer recommendation for a small area |
| LOST Camp 2009 Robotics. Rocketry. Wetlands. Energy. Outdoor skills. Video editing. Forensic Science. If you come to LOST Camp, you can learn and have hands on experience in any 3 of these topics. |
| LMG09 Hotel Accommodations The Hilton New Orleans Airport is the official site of the Louisiana Master Gardener State Conference May 21-24, 2009 hosted by the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans. |
| LMG09 Registration Registration for the Louisiana Master Gardener 2009 State Conference is open to Louisiana Master Gardeners and their guest through May 1, 2009. |
| Marsh Maneuvers Camp In addition to lectures and videos on the different types of marine life in the marsh, students also get practical real life experience during their four-day stay at the camp. Learn what you can do to attend this event! |
| Spring 2008 Semester Highlights North Central Region Parish Highlights - Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, Union and Winn parishes for January -July 2008 semester. |
| You will survive financially hard times You’re not alone if you’re experiencing financial pain during these tough times. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has reached a record number, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Dozens of big businesses have announced massive layoffs. Some workers are keeping their jobs but finding their salaries cut. Retirees watch while their nest eggs dwindle in value. |
| Horticulture Hints Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. |
| Pond Building: A Guide to Planning, Constructing and Maintaining Recreational Ponds The purpose of this publication is to provide prospective pond owners with the basic information needed to understand the process involved in establishing and maintaining a quality pond. |
| Management of Recreational and Farm Ponds in Louisiana A farm pond or recreational pond can serve many purposes. This publication reviews planning considerations and management recommendations relating to a number of potential uses for small ponds in Louisiana. |
| Foods Festival Winners 2009 Shrimp Appetizer Spread, Mexican Chicken, Grape Salad, and so much more was featured at this year's annual event ....... |
| Early crawfish catch points to slow season (Distributed 01/28/09) Almost immediately after the holidays, south Louisiana consumers start thinking about crawfish. Crawfish boils aren’t uncommon the first warm weekend of the year. |
| Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development “What positive outcomes in youth, adults, and communities result from the presence of critical elements in a 4-H experience?” A group of evaluators reviewed the basic and applied research on characteristics of effective programs for youth development. From this process, eight essential elements were identified focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence. |
| 4-H Pledge The 4-H Pledge was adopted in 1927 at the National 4-H Club Camp in Washington, D. C. The ending part- “and my world” was added in 1973. The pledge describes what the four ‘H’s stand for- Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. |
| ***Eye on the Prize*** Are you a poet? Do you think you take some pretty good photographs? |
| January - February 2009 Parenting Class Schedule You can look up your Parish OFS Class schedule here. |
| October 2008 - March 2009 Here you can download the schedule and the registration form for the classes. |
| March 2009 - August 2009 Class Schedule You can download the registration form and the class schedule here. |
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| Asthma: Bad News and Good News Asthma is a disease that makes it difficult to breathe during an attack. Asthma attacks are set off by triggers,which are different for different people. |
| Be Child Care Aware! Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For A quality caregiver makes all the difference during the early years of a child’s development, so parents need to look for indications of quality when entrusting their children to others, says LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Becky White. |
| Disaster Information Resources Series These publications are designed to help Louisiana residents recover from floods, storms, extended power outages and other stressful, dangerous events. |
| Are Mosquitoes Bugging You? A poster containing information on how to protect yourself from mosquitoes. |
| 2009 Achievement Day The Annual Event will be on May 6th. You can get details and qualifications here1 |
| Adult and Parent Involvement Why is parental involvement important? The Louisiana 4-H Executive Board has formed a committee for Parent Involvement. They believe it is extremely important for the success of the program. Here are what some of the Executive Board members have to say about this issue: |
| MyPyramid Worksheet for Kids (1,800 calories) Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8. |
| Master Gardener Class Information Get information about the Spring 2009 Louisiana Master Gardener class in Lincoln Parish here! |
| 4-H U 2009 4-H U gives you the opportunity to meet 4-H'ers from throughout the state and compete for trips and prizes through a variety of project area contests. |
| February 2009 SLC Meeting Get the location and time for the upcoming meeting. |
| 2008 Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest Winners Lincoln parish held the 2008 Christmas cookie decorating contest. Congratulations to these club members! |
| 2008 Pet Show Winners The Annual Pet Show was held October 7, 2008, at Railroad Park. There were many categories: most unusual, best dress, ugliest dog, ugliest cat, etc. Find out here who the winners were! |
| Valentine's Dance Find out who is allowed to attend the Lincoln Parish 4-H Valentine's Dance, as well as more about the time, cost, etc. |
| Foods Festival Find out when, where and the rules for the annual Lincoln Parish 4-H Foods Festival here! |
| Nickelodeon Flip N' Flow Game Wanna play with Jimmy Neutron?Youth can play the game here and access materials to share with friends. Check out this fun activity which gives youth and mentors the opportunity to learn about water conservation and challenges them think about steps they can take to participate in going green! |
| Rural Electric Youth Tour This is a unique opportunity for students to compete for a trip to Washington D.C., where they will learn about political processes, interact with governmental officials and take in the sights of our nation’s capital. Trip dates are June 12-19, 2009, and this DOES NOT conflict with 4-H University! |
| 4-H Night At the Mudbugs Mark your calendars! The 5th annual Night at the Mudbugs has been scheduled for March 7th at the Century Tel Arena! |
| Pizza Party Club Winners Congratulations to these schools that won the pizza parties for passing their 4-H Club enrollment goals! |
| Roughin It Camp Click Here to find out how you can get on the waiting list!!!! |
| Junior Wildlife Tour You can find out the deadline date, eligilibity, the location of the tour and so forth here. |
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| Black History Month Contest Get the rules, deadline, and more information about the Lincoln Parish 4-H Black History Month Poster Contest right here! |
| 2009 Challenge Camp You can download the application and get more information about 4-H Challenge Camp here. |
| Food and Fitness Camp Deadline to register for the Food and Fitness Camp is January 16, 2009. |
| Living Well Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. |
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