| [Image: Image of a freezer]Putting Your Freezer to Work Meal preparation can be demanding when you have limited time and a busy schedule. Put your freezer to work by freezing foods that you can have as quick home cooked meals for busy nights. |
| About Ouachita Parish Information about the history, culture, and points of interest in Ouachita Parish. |
| [Image: Eastern Tent Caterpillar Image]Eastern Tent Caterpillars In early March, caterpillars will begin to build tent like webs in area trees. While feeding on tree foliage the caterpillars will grow to the length of about 2 inches. The caterpillars then leave the tree and may be found anywhere in your yard looking for a place to pupate. |
| [Image: Image]Ouachita 4-H Newsletters Monthly newsletters about upcoming events, workshops and award programs for 4-H'ers and 4-H leaders in Ouachita Parish. |
| [Image: Leading the Way 4-H Image]Are You Current? In our effort to keep in touch with our 4-H’ers, we are asking club members who have new contact information to please call the 4-H office. |
| [Image: Image of a butterfly on a flower.]2012 Northeast Louisiana Master Gardener Newsletters The Northeast Louisiana Master Gardener (NELAMG) Newsletter is published monthly and includes information about plants, a message from the NELAMG president, upcoming events, minutes of the previous month's meeting and often features "Meet a Master Gardener." |
| [Image: CraneFly1]Crane Flies They are huge and they are everywhere and are often called "mosquito hawks". |
| [Image: PollenationImage1]Pollen, the Golden Bounty There are more than 240,000 species of flowering plants which must transfer pollen from the male parts to the female parts to reproduce. This is accomplished by a fascinating array of mechanisms and manners. |
| [Image: SwarmingTermiteImage]Termite Swarming Season is Here Termite swarming season is here, and tiny gossamer winged insects can be seen flying in small clouds. If you are unlucky these insects will be found flying within your house, emerging from tiny holes in your wall. Are they ants or termites? |
| [Image: Ouachita Parish Profile 2012]Ouachita Parish Profile 2012 This report provides information about funding sources, program highlights for the area and local issues that are being faced by the parish through the Extension Service. |
| [Image: Image & Link]Procedure for Obtaining a Private Applicator's Pesticide License Information about obtaining a private applicator's pesticide license for purchasing restricted use pesticides from the Ouachita Extension Office. Information includes how to purchase The National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual, which is used for study purposes. |
| Are You Supermarket Savy? Grocery shopping can be a stressful experience when trying to save money on food purchases. Here are tips for helping you to shop wisely. |
| [Image: Trial chart]2011 Louisiana Soybean Performance Trial Results The results of the 2011 Louisiana Soybean Performance Trials have been finalized and can be found here with key points. |
| [Image: Image]FNP Smart Choices for Seniors Family Nutrition Program newsletters provide information on a wide range of nutrition and health topics. Smart Choices for Seniors is designed to provide seniors with nutrition facts specifically targeting older adults. |
| Controlling Sticker Weed Homeowners often have questions on controlling sticker weed in their lawns. The best defense against weeds in a home lawn is to have a dense, healthy turf canopy. Herbicides are used as supplemental aids in controlling weeds. |
| Keeping Holiday Meals Safe As you head to the kitchen to prepare your holiday feast, keep food safety principles in mind to ensure your holiday meal is safe as well as delicious. There are four simple food safety steps you can follow every day to keep your meals safe to eat. |
| Plant Blueberries for Edible Landscape Blueberries fit into any general home landscape design. Researchers have shown that a serving of blueberries provides more antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables. |
| Produce Your Own Garden Salad Our regional climate lends itself to home gardeners having a spring and fall vegetable garden. There is a vegetable that can be planted every day of the year in Louisiana. |
| [Image: CottonProductionImage]Ouachita Parish Bi-Annual Report Current information about Ouachita Parish programs: Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H, Horticulture/Forestry, Family Nutrition Program, Parenting Education. |
| [Image: Image]Recipe Corner Visit our recipe corner. You're guaranteed to find recipes that you'll enjoy! |
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