Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Ouachita > Let's Talk Turkey - Facts About Food Safety Information on buying turkey, safe handling of turkey, defrosting turkey, cooking turkey and tips for using leftover turkey. September 2009 Ouachita 4-H Newsletter [Image: Link to PDF Newsletter] News about upcoming events, workshops and award programs for 4-H'ers and 4-H leaders in Ouachita Parish and surrounding areas. Canning, Freezing, Preserving and Recipes of Fruits A collection of information on the how to handle popular Louisiana fruits. How to Take a Soil Sample Information on how to take a soil sample for gardening, pasture and forage, row crops, flower beds, etc. Soil samples should be taken every three years. Also, form for taking soil sample.  more articles... 2009 Horticulture Hints Information on lawns, gardening, landscaping and trees for the home gardener. Growing Fruits Publications Information on growing fruits for the home gardener. 2009 Master Gardener Newsletters Newsletters contain information about Master Gardener educational projects and how to enroll in the Master Gardener Program. Money Management Money management, communicating, understanding personal crises, and talking with creditors. Vegetable Production Publications Proper procedures for growing vegetables for home production. Also, insect management guides for vegetables. Landscaping Publications Information on fire blight on Bradford Pear trees, flower gardens, lawns, and trees for Louisiana Landscapes. Pest Problems Control the bugs and critters that can ruin yards and gardens.By: Gary K. WilsonUrban Entomologist (Ouachita Parish) Consolidating Debt: Is it the Right Choice? Ways of consolidating credit card debt and closing out higher interest rate cards. Master Gardener Newsletters Master Gardener educational projects and how to enroll in the Master Gardener Program. Smart Choices Newsletters Information on good nutrition and recipes are included each month in these newsletters designed to help individuals and families make "Smart Choices." Click for more information...