Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Orleans > [image: Orleans Parish] The Orleans Parish Office is the guest of the Crescent Region. The agents may be reached at 504-838-1170. 6640 Riverside Drive · Suite 200 · Metairie, LA · 70003 Phone: (504) 838-1170 · Fax: (504) 838-1175 Use caution, but still eat tomatoes (Distributed 06/11/08) The recent salmonellosis food-borne illness outbreak associated with certain types of raw red tomatoes puts the spotlight on the importance of food safety, according to Dr. Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter nutritionist. Louisiana-grown tomatoes are on the approved safe to buy and eat list. Consider men’s bone health this Father’s Day (Distributed 06/11/08) About 2 million American men have osteoporosis, and another 12 million are at risk for this disease, reports LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. “Father’s Day is a good time to focus on men’s health,” Reames said. “And osteoporosis in men remains underdiagnosed and underreported. Although many people think of osteoporosis as a woman’s disease, it is also a serious health problem for men.” July, August and September Child Care provider Training Flyer Flyer advertising classes offered to child care providers in the South Central/Crescent Region. More good news about fruits and vegetables (Distributed 06/17/08) New research has found a link between eating fruits and vegetables and preserving muscle mass in older men and women, according to a study funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).  more articles... Summer activities for 'tweens' (Radio News 06/02/08) Summer is here, and many parents are wondering what to do with their tweens – children between the ages of 10 and 13 who aren’t quite teenagers yet but are old enough to want some independence. LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser has some ideas. Nutritionist offers money-saving tips (Distributed 05/22/08) Now that food costs more and fuel prices are higher than ever, cost-cutting strategies are important to households across most income levels. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy offers ways to save money when heading to the grocery store. Hoops and Clovers Night Photos 4-H members had the opportunity to be on court, participate in group photos, meet players, and also assist with celebrating the 100th anniversary during the New Orleans Hornets game against the Houston Rockets. Buckmoth Catepillars Are An Annual Nuisance (Audio 03/03/08) The buckmoth catepillar is a stinging catepillar found primarily around oak trees. If you have had problems with this pest in the past, then you can anticipate and prepare for it for future years. (Runtime 60 seconds) Expect Spring-flowering Bulbs To Bloom In March (Audio 03/03/08) Many spring-flowering bulbs bloom in March. Here are a few tips that can help you enjoy this wonderful display of color. (Runtime 60 seconds) State consumer credit scores near bottom (Distributed 02/15/08) Louisiana consumers have an average credit score of 672. At 20 points below the national average of 692, Louisiana ranks near the bottom nationally, with 48 states having higher average credit scores, according to the Experian National Score Index. Savings are key to financial security (Distributed 02/08/08) One of the most powerful ways to increase your financial security and grow wealth over time is to develop a savings habit. Form that habit by “paying yourself first” and saving regularly. Build safer, stronger, smarter expert says [Image: hurricane hardware] (Distributed 01/31/08) Whether you’re house hunting or having a house built, consider the many options available that help protect the structure against severe weather and related disasters. LSU AgCenter Disaster Programs Coordinator Pat Skinner explains a few basic techniques. Water Indoor Plants Thoroughly (Audio 01/21/08) When you water an indoor plant depends on how fast the soil dries out. You want to water the plant thoroughly. (Runtime 60 seconds) All-America Rose Selections named for 2008 [Image: Mardi Gras rose] (Distributed 01/18/08) With the New Year come announcements of ornamental plant winners. One popular competition is the All-America Rose Selections. AARS winners for 2008 are Mardi Gras and Dream Come True.