Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Pointe Coupee > Photos [Image: Pointe Coupee Flickr Slideshow] Check out the Pointe Coupee Flickr Photo Web site for photos of 4-H'ers in the parish enjoying many 4-H activities. Welcome to Pointe Coupee [Image: Sunset at False River in Pointe Coupee parish] Bordered on three sides by inland waterways, Old River, the Atchafalaya River and the Mississippi River, Pointe Coupee’s highlights are its sparkling water and outdoor recreational activities. This article gives a brief description of Pointe Coupee Parish, including agriculture, history, families, schools, culture and recreation, along with helpful community and parish Web links. 2009 Pointe Coupee 4-H Poultry and Ground Beef Cookery Results [Image: Cookery Contest Winners] On October 10, 2009, Pointe Coupee 4-H'ers competed in the Poultry and Ground Beef Cookery. More than 25 dishes were entered in six different poultry and ground beef divisions. The Clover Patch October 2009 [Image: 4-H University group] This monthly newsletter provides a list of 4-H contests, clubs and events for the upcoming months. Here you will find registration forms, applications and helpful information about your school clubs in Pointe Coupee Parish.  more articles... 2009-2010 Pointe Coupee 4-H Calendar of Events A list of important dates for the 2009-2010 4-H year for Pointe Coupee parish. Mission: Nutrition Newsletter [Image: mission nutrition] Periodic newsletter that provides information on nutrition topics and offers tips for a healthy lifestyle. Gumbo Net [Image: title] FCS agents Deborah Cross and Monica Olinde are pleased to present ithe Gumbo Net newsletter.This newsletter provides vital information for parents of preschool children. Home buyer education program [Image: Home buyer program] Be an educated home buyer. Learn the steps needed to save your money and to protect your interests. You'll learn how to select the right home, deal with home buying professionals, manage your money, choose the right mortgage for you, and to protect your investment Tri-Parish Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Leadership Council [Image: FCS advisory group photo] Involving people in program development is a fundamental philosophical tenet of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES). This ensures that extension programs are based on local and state needs and issues. The Extension Advisory Leadership System (ALS) is the mechanism that provides for stakeholder involvement in assuring educational programs conducted by the LCES are in keeping with the mission, vision and goals of the organization and are:􀂾 Effective in meeting the needs of client Making Life Better for Louisiana Families Deborah Cross, family and consumer science agent in Iberville Parish, works closely with neighboring extension agents to enhance the lives of individuals and families. Layne Langley, Monica Olinde and Deborah Cross strive to strengthen communities while shaping the future of Louisiana through educational outreach. See the attached file for more details on this tri-parish LSU AgCenter effort. Protect Your Family from Swine Flu This is a published news article from LSU AgCenter agent Monica Olinde with informative steps on how to protect loved ones from the flu virus during flu season. Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well Newsletter] A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Healthy Kids Newsletter [Image: Healthy Kids] A monthly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter Nutrition Program. La. 4-H History 4-H can trace its roots in Louisiana to the boys' corn club, which began in Avoyelles Parish in 1908 with the help of the parish superintendent of education, V. L. Roy, and the dean of the College of Agriculture, Dr. W.R. Dodson.