Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Livingston > Livingston Parish 4-H Provides information about 4-H youth development programs in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Sweet Potato Time Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Curing is of utmost importance in bringing out the sweetness of any sweet potato. Poinsettias Weekly news article form LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe says many people will keep their poinsettias from year to year but are usually disappointed when Christmas arrives and the plants lack the color they expected. September 2009 4-H Flash Newsletter Provides links to monthly newsletters which contain news about 4-H activities, contests and dates of important events for Livingston Parish youth.  more articles... 4-H Leader News [Image: Link to PDF Newsletter] Newsletter for local 4-H leaders, providing information on upcoming events and activities, contest results and other items of interest to share with club members. Pumpkins: Not Just Decorations! [Image: Pumpkins: Not Just Decoration!] It's pumpkin time! The most popular use of pumpkins is for decoration as jack-o'-lanterns, but they are a very nutritious food that's high in beta-carotene and vitamins C and E. October 2009 4-H News Flash [Image: Link to PDF newsletter] Topics included: project training days, national 4-H week, officer training day, catch-phrase for camp contest, character counts contest, king and queen contest, 4-H beef grazing, livestock, broiler chicks, and upcoming events. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds [Image: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds] Toasted pumpkin seeds have a nutty flavor and are packed with protein and fiber. Pumpkin seeds are delicious toasted and salted -- or flavored with sweet and savory spices. Mustard Greens easy to grow Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Mustard greens are a fall favorite of gardeners. They are easy to grow and can be ready to harvest in just 35-50 days after planting Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival The 2010 Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival will be at Lewis Vincent elementary on January 12, 2010. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m., and Judging will begin at 6:15 p.m. Fall Garden It is not too late to plant a fall garden. 2009 Livingston Parish Fair Information and Premium Catalog [Image: 2009 Livingston Parish Fair Rules and Regulations] Livingston Parish Fair Information and Premium Catalog for entering crafts, livestock, floral and other contest information. 2009-2010 4-H Leadership Handbook A handbook for 4-H Leaders containing contest information and other forms that will be needed for this school year Livingston Parish 4-H Brochure What is 4-H? Who can join 4-H? Check out this brochure for information on the Livingston Parish 4-H Program.