Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Richland > Richland Parish: A Rural Farming Community Rich in Tradition [Image: Richland Parish Map] Richland Parish is a rural farming community with a history that reflects a population that has overcome great odds in taming wild canebrakes and swamps and converting the rich soil underneath into the most productive farmland in an agricultural state. 2009 Richland Parish 3rd Quarter Report [Image: 2009 Richland Parish 3rd Quarter Report] This quarterly report details activities, responsibilities and programs presented by LSU AgCenter extension agents in Richland Parish. Topics covered include: Nutrition Day Camp, tour of Body Walk exhibit, PATHWAYS parent education sessions held, 4-H District 3 Area Leader Training held, Hunter Education Program held, 4-H State Horse Show. Richland Parish Ag Newsletter: October 2009 [Image: Richland Parish Ag Newsletter October 2009] Early Season Wheat Production and 2009 Certified Acres by Parishes/Percent of State in Northeast Louisiana Two new Clearfield rice lines released for 2010 season (Distributed 10/19/09) The LSU AgCenter has approved the release of two new Clearfield lines for the 2010 rice-growing season, according to Dr. Steve Linscombe, LSU AgCenter rice breeder.  more articles... Six Steps for Successful Aging Older adults who want to increase their chances for healthful aging should use common sense and follow six simple steps to protect their bodies and brains. Annual 4-H enrollment underway Annual 4-H enrollment is being conducted throughout the months of September and October. 2009-2010 Richland 4-H Club Schedules Monthly dates and times for local 4-H Club meetings in Richland Parish Tips offered for ryegrass planting, maintenance [Image: Ryegrass] Ryegrass is the most common and important cool-season annual grass for grazing and harvested forage in Louisiana. Soil Sampling [Image: How to Take Soil Samples] If you grow ornamentals, trees, vegetables, fruits, turf grass, or even just house plants, soil sampling is one of the most important tools you can use to achieve an optimum growing environment. Livestock Update [Image: AgCenter News] Newsletter about upcoming livestock events. Richland Students Visit with Representative Charles "Bubba" Chaney [Image: 4-H Day at the Capital] 4-H'ers from across the state gathered on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol on June 6 to learn more about state government and the people who represent them. The event was designed to give 4-H'ers a chance to meet their legislators, visit with other club members from across the state, see the legislative process in action and learn a little more about how state government works. The Richland Parish group visited with Senator Francis Thompson and Representative Bubba Chaney. Live Well on a Shoestring Budget: Control Spending [Image: Managing in Tough Times] This four-page publication presents strategies to help individuals and families experiencing low or reduced incomes manage spending to maintain a quality lifestyle. Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control [Image: sprayer] The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2009 fungicide list is included. 4-H U 2009 [Image: Richland 4-H 2009] Richland 4-H'ers participate in 95th Annual 4-H University.