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| [Image: Forest land]2012 Forestry Forum Information The annual Cenla Forestry Forum will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Click here for agenda and registration information. |
| [Image: Soybeans]Spring Production Meetings Producers will have the opportunity to have their private pesticide cards recertified at a series of meetings. |
| [Image: 4-H Portfolio cover]Keeping Records "Your 4-H Portfolio" 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. |
| [Image: Fair Volunteer]Adult Arts and Crafts Division Results for the Rapides Parish Fair Results of the Adult Divisions of the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair can be found here. |
| [Image: Image of 4th-6th grade enrollment card]4-H Enrollment Forms 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. |
| [Image: 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Book ]The 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book The 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book provides parish exhibitors in the adult, senior citizens, nursing home, handicapped persons, 4-H and pre-4-H divisions with information about entering exhibits in the fair. |
| [Image: Louisiana 4-H Museum Flyer]Visit the Louisiana 4-H Museum in Mansura, Louisiana The Louisiana 4-H Museum is now open in Mansura, Louisiana, at 8592 Highway 1. |
| [Image: workshop image]4-H...The Original Green This article provides general information about the 4-H program in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Links to 4-H enrollment cards are also provided. |
| [Image: Beef Cattle and Citrus Field Day]Beef Cattle & Citrus Field Day The Southern University AgCenter in conjunction with the LSU AgCenter and other goverment agencies held a field day in Thibodaux, La. View images from that event. |
| [Image: "Brown Turkey" Fig]Ways With Figs This article contains useful information on preparation and storage of figs. It also contains a fig preserve recipe and the often requested strawberry-flavored fig jam recipe. |
| What's Wrong With My St. Augustine Grass? Many Rapides Parish homeowners are asking about problems with St. Augustine grass. One problem could be gray leaf spot. |
| [Image: Recipe Corner logo]Quincy's Recipe Corner Quincy Cheek, the LSU AgCenter extension agent in nutrition for Rapides Parish, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La., each month. She will be providing viewers with delicious recipes and the nutritional information for consumers to make healthy choices. |
| [Image: blueberries]Enjoy Louisiana Blueberries Blueberries are nature’s No. 1 source of antioxidants among more than 50 fresh fruits and vegetables studied. They also are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Information on pick-your-own operations, selection, storage, preparation, freezing, canning and using Louisiana blueberries can be found in this publication. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: 4-H Commodity Cookery]Central Region Commodity Cookery Contest The 2012 Central Region Commodity Cookery event was a big success. Read more. |
| [Image: clover clippings logo]Clover Clippings 2011 - 2012 This newsletter provides information to Rapides Parish 4-H members about activities, events and deadlines for the 2011 - 2012 4-H school year. |
| Rapides Parish Lawn and Garden Lawns Information A lawn can be functional and beautiful if planned properly. Find out which grass is best suited for your location. |
| [Image: Fire ant mound]Fire Ants Provides information on fire ants including how to control and treat mounds. |
| [Image: 4-H member's t-shirt with 4-H theme]2012 4-H Achievement Day Image Gallery This article contains information, images and a YouTube video of the 2012 4-H Achievement Day held at ASH in Alexandria, Louisiana. |
| [Image: plowed garden plot]Growing Vegetables Vegetables can be grown in containers, community garden lots, home yards or large ranch areas. To be successful, follow these basic rules. |
| [Image: image of rose]Rose Care Learn more about the care of roses and how they can add beauty to your landscape. |
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| [Image: ASH Kick Butts Day]ASH Kick Butts Day 2012 Students at Alexandria Senior High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, during Kick Butts Day. |
| Spirit of the Clover Service Log The Spirit of the Clover Award is given to honor individual 4-H club members who have logged a set number of hours in service to their community through their work as a 4-H’er. Hours must be done in local 4-H service projects and in other group’s service projects. |
| 4-H Achievement Day Rules This document includes rules for the Rapides Parish 4-H Achievement Day program to be held Saturday, March 31, 2012. |
| Cenla Forestry Forum Wrap-up A wrap-up of the events that took place at the 2012 Cenla Forestry Forum. |
| 2012 Central District Livestock Show Results and images of livestock champions from the 2012 Central District Livestock Show held on February 2-4, 2012. |
| Rapides Parish Profile This report provides information about funding sources, program highlights for the area, and local issues that are being faced by the parish through the Rapides Parish Extension Service. |
| Mardi Gras Safety Tips Quincy Cheek, agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, provides helpful information aobut Mardi Gras safety. |
| Commodity Cookery Winners This posting provides information on the fall and winter food festival winners for the Rapides Parish 4-H contests held in 2011 and 2012. |
| 4-H Penny King and Queen Contest Information about the Rapides Parish 4-H Annual Penny King and Queen Contest for 4th - 8th graders. |
| Rapides Parish Miss-Lou Garden "Connecting Kids and Community" was the focus of the hands-on community gardening program implemented by the Southern University Ag Center. |
| 4-H Holiday Workshop Images Photos from the 4-H Holiday Fun, Electric, and "Fit Kid, Fit Chef" workshops held at the Rapides Parish 4-H Office on Nov. 21-23, 2011. |
| Prepare for Holiday Purchases Problems Problems occasionally occur with items purchased as holiday gifts, but being prepared to handle those problems can go a long way in making the season more festive for you. |
| 4-H Livestock Fair Results Results from the Rapides Parish 4-H and FFA member competitions from the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair. |
| Rapides Parish 4-H Fall Food Festival The Rapides Parish 4-H Food Festival will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at the Alexandria Mall. Click here for details. |
| Results of the 4-H Arts and Crafts Division The article contains results fromt he 4-H Arts and Crafts Division of the Rapides Parish Fair. |
| 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Queen Pageant Photos of the queen and contestants of the 2011 Rapides Parish Queen Contest held in Alexandria, Louisiana. |
| About Our Parish Information about Rapides Parish's history, culture, tourism, elected officials and related links to more about the parish. |
| Introduction to 4-H Shooting Sports Shooting Sports enrollment is underway. Call the 4-H office for details. |
| Rapides Parish 4-H Day at the Capitol 4-H'ers, parent volunteers and 4-H agents visit the state capital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. |
| Carnival Ticket Prices and Special Promotions Information about operting times, ticket prices and special promotions for the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair. |
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| 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Association Queen's Contest Rules, regulations and entry form for the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Association Queen's Contest. |
| Top Ten Health Concerns for Men Pennington study outlining the 10 health threats that men face. |
| Entering Fair Exhibits The Rapides Parish Fair is fast approaching and it’s time to prepare your entries for competition! All entries in the Exhibit Building require an entry number and an official Fair tag. Don’t wait until October to get your exhibits ready for the Fair. For complete information on entering exhibits in the Exhibit Building, click on the link below. |
| 4-H Forestry and Insect Collections at the Fair Guidelines for preparing your forestry or insect collections for competition. |
| AgCenter Agriculture Publications This article provides links to some of the more requested crop publications for farmers and landowners compiled by experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| 4-H Horse Clinic Rapides Parish will conduct a 4-H Horse on Sept. 10, 2011, at the Dewittt Livestock Facility in Alexandria, Louisiana. |
| Use Family Mealtime to Build More Healthful Lifestyle This article describes how family mealtime promotes healthy nutrition habits for children and adults, as well as giving tips on meal preparation and a recipe for a B.L.T. in a Bowl. |
| Great American 4-H Seafood Cook-off Two young chefs from Rapides Parish recently competed in the annual Louisiana 4-H Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans. |
| 4-H Leader and Club Resources You can make your monthly meeting an inspiration to your members by incorporating exciting activities to help 4-H'ers gain a sense of belonging. This article provides information and resource links for club leaders on planning club meetings, making meetings exciting, planning a 4-H program, giving demonstrations and leader guides. |
| The Louisiana Calf to Carcass Project The Louisiana Calf to Carcass project is a program in which Louisiana beef cattle producers can participate by sending a minimum of three steers to the feedlot while retaining ownership of them throughout the feeding period. |
| 2011 Schedules for the Rapides Parish Fair A listing of entry, release, and judging schedules for the Rapides Parish Fair. |
| 2011 Open Swine Show New this year to the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair is the Open Swine Show. Click here for more details. |
| Special School Division for the Rapides Parish Fair Rules, regulations, entries and premiums for the Special School Division of the Rapides Parish Fair. |
| Rapides Parish Fair Entry Tags The link on the right provides information about how to complete Rapides Parish Fair entry tags. Entry tags can be obtained at the Rapides Parish Extension Office at 300 Grady Britt Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Call 318-767-3968 for more information. |
| 2011 Open Poultry Show Rules for the Open Poultry Show to be held Saturday, October 15, 2011, during the Rapides Parish Fair on the Rapides Parish Coliseum Fairgrounds. |
| 2011 Junior Open Beef Show The Open Beef Show will be held October 15, 2011, during the Rapides Parish Fair in Alexandria, La. |
| LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Field Day set for July 28 The LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension field day on July 28, 2011, will feature presentations about cotton, corn, cattle, soybeans and weed management. |
| Crape Myrtles - Add beauty to any landscape Nothing says summer in the South like the fresh, airy blooms of crape myrtles. Follow these recommendations to ensure proper growth and blooming. |
| 2011 Family & Youth Expo held at Southern University Ag Center Images from the Southern AgCenter Expo held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. |
| 4-H Summer Sewing Camp Information provided on the annual 4-H Summer Sewing Camp. |
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