more... > Parishes > Pointe Coupee > Family & Consumer Sciences > 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  more articles... 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.