Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Rapides >   300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302 Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971 Is it a "Sweet Potato" or a "Yam"? [Image: Sweet potato casserole] This article compares the sweet potato to the yam. Is there a difference. Let's find out. Adult Arts and Crafts Division Results for the Rapides Parish Fair [Image: Fair Registration at the Fair] Results from the Adult Division of the 2009 Rapides Parish Fair can be found here. Featured Events at the Rapides Parish Fair [Image: Carnival Ride] General Information on entertainment, contests, senior day and link to carnival ride prices at the Rapides Parish Fair. Visit the Louisiana 4-H Museum in Mansura, Louisiana [Image: Louisiana 4-H Museum Flyer] The Louisiana 4-H Museum is now open in Mansura, Louisiana, at 8592 Highway 1.  more articles... The 2009 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book [Image: Fair Book Cover] The 2009 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book provides parish exhibitors in the adult, senior citizens, nursing home, handicap, 4-H and Pre 4-H Divisions with information on entering exhibits in the fair. Keep Food Safety in Mind When Cooking Out This Summer [Image: backyard barbeque] Tips on keeping food safety in mind to prevent foodborne illness during summer holidays where cooking out is popular. H1N1 (Swine Flu) Fact Sheet [Image: Person washing hands] This article contains general information on how to protect yourself from the nationwide flu outbreak. 2009 Master Gardener Class [Image: 2009 Master Gardener Graduating Class] The fourth class of the Avoyelles/Rapides Master Gardener class held their graduation on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in Mansura, Louisiana. Achievement Day Image Gallery [Image: Achievement Day 09] Images from the 2009 4-H Achievement Day. Attention graduating seniors! [Image: Graduating Senior cap and diploma] There are some wonderful opportunities for college funding through the 4-H scholarship program! Check out the criteria for both Rapides Parish 4-H scholarships and for the 4-H scholarships offered on the state level. Applications can be completed by processing them on your personal computer, and then saving and printing them for submission. If you have questions, contact the parish 4-H Office at 767-3968. Keeping Records "Your 4-H Portfolio" [Image: 4-H Portfolio cover] A 4-H document (for all ages enrolled in 4-H) to assist club members in project work/record-keeping of their 4-H experiences. Louisiana School for Agricultural Sciences Provides Children’s Activities to State Emergency Shelter [Image: LASAS School] Students from the Louisiana School for Agricultural Sciences (LASAS) visited the state e\Emergency shelter located next to LSU-A on Dec. 10, 2008. 4-H Enrollment Forms [Image: Image of 4-H enrollment form] 4-H enrollment forms are available for download here for the 4th-6th, 7th-8th and 9th-12th grades. Feel free to photocopy the forms you need. For additional information, call the LSU AgCenter's Rapides Parish 4-H office at (318) 767-3968. Links to Hurricane Information [Image: Picture of hurricane] The LSU AgCenter provides consumers with helpful information on what to do before and after a storm. Click for more information...