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| 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. |
| [Image: screen shot]Chewing the Cud Quarterly newsletter for Livingston Beef Producers on recommended cultural practices. This edition includes recommendations for planting Cool Season Pastures, Fall Army Worms, and information on Calf to Carass Program |
| 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. |
| [Image: Link to PDF Newsletter]4-H Leader News 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. |
| [Image: Newsletter banner]LVFC Monthly Newsletters The Livingston Volunteers for Family and Community monthly newsletter provides information about events, nutrition and health, family development and family resource management. |
| [Image: Pumpkins: Not Just Decoration!]Pumpkins: Not Just Decorations! 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. |
| [Image: Link to PDF newsletter]October 2009 4-H News Flash 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| [Image: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds]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. |
| [Image: Small changes for a healthy you!]Get Moving with LSU AgCenter! Make small changes for a healthy you! The Family Nutrition Program can help you learn simple ways to eat healthfully and move more. |
| Fall Garden It is not too late to plant a fall garden. |
| Livingston Parish Cooperative Extension Service A list of personnel housed in the Livingston Parish Office. |
| 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. |
| Parish 4-H Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the 4-H Advisory Council. |
| [Image: 4-H Calendar of Events 2007-2008]Livingston 4-H Calendar of Events Information is subject to change. Specific details will be in the 4-H News Flash. |
| [Image: 4-H Leader News]4-H Leader News Newsletter for 4-H local leaders providing information on upcoming events and activities, contest results and other items of interest to share with club members |
| Livingston Parish Forestry Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Livingston Parish Forestry Board and Advisory Council |
| Livingston Parish Beef Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Beef Advisory Council. |
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| 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 |
| 2009 Livingston Parish Fair Information and Premium Catalog Livingston Parish Fair Information and Premium Catalog for entering crafts, livestock, floral and other contest information. |
| Family Fun Health Day A free community event...fun for all! Event will kick off on September 19, 2009, at 10 a.m.with a 1-mile walk through North Park! |
| 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. |
| Resources for Club Leaders Information and resource links for club leaders to helpful publications on planning club meetings, making meetings exciting, planning a 4-H program, giving demonstrations and leader guides. |
| Parish Joint Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Joint Advisory Council. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Details How To Take Care Of Fig Tree Homeowners are reminded of certain care fig trees need for good production. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner examines fig cultural practices and fertilization. |
| Cooler Air Hints at Fall Gardening Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. A big consideration for fall planting is harvesting the produce before you get a frost that will kill the plant material. |
| Get Ready to Plant Pumpkins for Halloween Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. The Fourth of July makes many of us think about watermelons, but it should also remind us that it is time to begin planning for pumpkins to be ready by Halloween. |
| Summer Weeding Time Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. The only way to keep weeds out is constant control. The oldest method of weed control, which is still very effective, is by cultivation. |
| Watermelons Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Most people who buy watermelons know that you should either thump or slap the melon to listen for the correct sound -- indicating whether it is ripe or not. The trouble with thumping and slapping is that it takes practice to know what you are listening for. |
| Delayed Hurricane Damage to Mature Trees Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. I have had a number of calls from around the parish from people who are losing mature trees for no apparent reason. |
| Do's and Dont's for Watering Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter count agent Kenny Sharpe. The rule to irrigation is to never put the plants to bed wet.. In other words, if at all possible, irrigate so that the sun will dry the plants' foliage before nightfall. |
| DSS Taking Disaster Food Stamp Program Pre-Applications Low- to moderate-income Louisiana residents may be eligible for Disaster Food Stamp benefits in the event of a natural disaster. |
| Tomatoes Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Fresh tomatoes are making their debut. Last week we talked about early blight and how to control those leaf spots. This week I have encountered a multitude of other tomato problems. |
| Care for Azaleas and Hydrangeas Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Azalea leaf gall is showing up in several places. This is a fungal disease that is unattractive. Another problem is lace bugs. Hydrangeas are in bloom. The traditional hydrangea are either pink or blue and sometimes both. They have the unique capacity to change flower color based on the soil pH. |
| Volunteers For Family and Community Extension Home Economists help families and individuals in the areas of Nutrition and Health, Family Development and Family Resource Management. |
| Vegetable Gardening 101 Learn the basics on how to start your own vegetable garden from Kenneth Sharpe, County Agent. |
| Technology helps provide information for food stamp recipients With nutrition-related diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer on the rise, the LSU AgCenter is implementing creative ways to reach Food Stamp recipients. |
| Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands! The American Dietetic Association's consumer education program, Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands®, communicates the important role consumers play in preparing foods safely in their own homes. |
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| Strawberry Update Select an issue from the links provided below to view the Strawberry Update newsletter to farmers informing them of current cultural practices. |
| 2008 National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Brandon Guillory, Calcasieu Parish 4-H’er, took first place in the National 4-H Chicken Barbecue Demonstration contest held here Nov. 19-20. |
| Family Nutrition Program The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is a federally funded program that has been providing nutrition education to low-income families in Louisiana for more than 13 years. FNP works with local agencies to meet the needs of families with limited resources. |
| Why is Nutrition Important? Eating well is vital for everyone at all ages. Whatever your age, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health and in how you look and feel. |
| FNP Classes and More FNP in Livingston Parish offers educational programs on a variety of topics for income-eligible audiences who are young and young at heart. |
| Be a Star Chef The LSU AgCenter Family Nutrition Program taught youth ages 8 to 12 how to make healthy snacks during the "Be a Star Chef" program July 14, 2008, at the Denham Springs/ Walker branch of the Livingston Parish Library. |
| Nutrition News An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs Newsletter. |
| Smart Choices Newsletters Nutrition news for adults and children along with food budgeting information and recipes. |
| MyPyramid One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice to help you make smart choices from every food group. Find your balance between food and physical activity, get the most nutrition out of your calories and stay within your daily calorie needs. |
| Your Security Blanket A monthly newsletter for parents of newborns |
| MyPyramid for Kids These MyPyramid for Kids materials were designed specifically for children aged 6 to 11. |
| MyPyramid for Preschoolers You are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Use MyPyramid to help your preschooler eat well, be active, and be healthy. MyPyramid for Preschoolers is for children 2 to 5 years of age. |
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