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| [Image: Taking soil samples]How to Take Soil Samples General information on gathering soil and plant samples to be tested at the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Laboratory (STPAL). |
| [Image: Horse trio]Talkin' Horses This newsletter features topics on the purchase, care and training of horses, and includes news and upcoming events. |
| 2012 Youth Co-op Leadership Conference St. Helena youth participate in 2012 Youth Co-op Leadership Conference. |
| [Image: link]2012 Junior Leadership Conference Youth 14 years and older attend Junior Leadership Conference and learn to become leaders in the parish. |
| Parish Advisory Leadership Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the St. Helena Parish Advisory Leadership Council. |
| [Image: Y.E.S. youth celebrate Black History Month]Youth Educational Support (Y.E.S.) Celebrates Black History Month Y.E.S. youth celebrate Black History Month. |
| [Image: 4-H'ers]Southern University's 69th Annual Jr. Livestock Show 4-H'ers exhibit their livestock at Southern University's Jr. Livestock Show. |
| [Image: Reading activity]St. Helena Parish Profile Highlights of activities and programs presented by the St. Helena Extension office, funding and facts about the parish are given in this report to St. Helena Parish stakeholders. |
| 2011 St. Helena Parish Cook-Off The 2011 Commodity Cookery Contest for the youth of St. Helena Parish will take place on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. Information and forms can be found here. |
| [Image: Fire ant]Fire Ants: Master Gardener Module This page on fire ants and their control has links to publications, instructional videos, educational resources, materials in Spanish, and youth and K-12 teacher content. |
| [Image: Cover of ATV Safety Leader's Guide ]ATV Safety Leader's Guide A publication from the National 4-H Council intended for use as an additional resource by adults volunteering as leaders in the ATV safety portion of the 4-H Outdoor Skills program. |
| [Image: Tailgating food]Touchdown with Tailgating Tailgating is one of America's pastimes. This article offers helpful tips to keep a tailgating feast safe. |
| [Image: Looking for germs on hands]Second Annual Health Fair Held in St. Helena Parish The Greater Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church, the LSU AgCenter and SU Ag Center held its second annual Health Fair in Greensburg, Louisiana |
| [Image: Y.E.S. logo]Just Say Y.E.S. Y.E.S. is an organized after-school program that incorporates education and fun. Click here to learn more about this program. |
| [Image: Power of Youth graphic]St. Helena Parish 4-H: What's It All About? 4-H'ers in St. Helena Parish enjoy a variety of programs throughout the year including: 4-H club meetings, cloverbuds, Character Critters, Reading to the HEART, outdoor skills, livestock and horse shows, gardening projects, 4-H Day at the Capitol, 4-H University, Youth Wetlands Week, fundraisers, Ag Awareness, and Achievement Day. |
| [Image: Youth make corn bread]Cooking Camp at Turner Chapel A.M.E. in Greensburg Youth received the basics in cooking at a cooking camp held July 26-28, 2011. |
| [Image: St. Helena participants at 4-H U]St. Helena 4-H'ers Participate in 4-H U A group of 4-H'ers participated in the events at 4-H University in Baton Rouge from June 21 - 24, 2011. |
| [Image: Daranae and the magnifying glass]YES Students visit LIGO A group of students enrolled in Southern University's Youth Educational Support program recently visited the LIGO facility in Livingston Parish. |
| [Image: Dovument image]Crops for Wildlife Plantings The purpose of this publication is to document what is deemed as accepted and approved planting, management and harvest procedures for a variety of species planted in Louisiana for wildlife management purposes by LSU AgCenter personnel. In all cases, the greatest possible window of opportunity has been provided as to planting dates, planting practices and other management activities as they relate to overall management. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Document image]Food Plant Plantings for Whitetailed Deer in Louisiana Hunters and land managers are always seeking new and more innovative ways to improve the quality and attractiveness of their hunting areas. “What should I plant to attract and hold deer on my hunting area?" Find your answers in this publication. (PDF Format Only) |
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| [Image: St. Helena Campers]St. Helena 4-H'ers Attend Summer Camp Youth from St. Helena Parish had fun and learned to be more self-sufficient while at Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana. |
| La. cattle producers vote to continue checkoff (Distributed 06/16/11) Louisiana beef producers overwhelmingly voted to continue a 50-cents-per-head assessment on all cattle marketed in Louisiana for the next five years, according to LSU AgCenter officials. |
| St. Helena Forestry Association Newsletter This publication is the official report of current news and events of the St. Helena Forestry Association and its related industry. |
| 4-H'ers from St. Helena Parish attend Day at the Capitol St. Helena Parish 4-H'ers visited the Louisiana State Capitol and learned about the legislative process. |
| 4-H Achievement Day in St. Helena Parish Youth competed in several areas at the St. Helena parish 4-H Achievement Day. |
| St. Helena 4-H'ers Attend Challenge Camp 2011 From April 25 - 27, 2011, 4-H'ers from St. Helena Parish enjoyed outdoor activities at Tickfaw State Park. |
| St. Helena Celebrates Healthy Living Week Students at the St. Helena Central Elementary School participated in activities to promote having a healthy lifestyle. |
| St. Helena Youth Attend AgMagic at LSU AgCenter Youth from St. Helena Parish schools enjoyed learning about food and fiber products at LSU AgCenter's AgMagic in Baton Rouge. |
| Louisiana Summary: Agriculture and Natural Resources This book gives an accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana. It focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. This industry continues to contribute significantly to the state’s economy and has the potential for increased contributions through value-added processing. |
| Proper Processing of Wild Game and Fish Proper handling of game meat or fish from the field or stream to the table is extremely important. This publication contains guidelines and hints to help you make sure the food you are consuming is handled and prepared safely. |
| 4-H YouTube Learning how to show poultry can be fun. Check out this link. |
| Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties 2011-2012 Recommendations. One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. To help farmers make logical choices among crops and varieties, the LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials and makes recommendations each year. Suggested varieties, seeding rates, planting depths and seeding dates are included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Biting Pests a Problem in Swimming Pools Questions often are asked about biting pests in swimming pools. The two most common problem insects are the water boatman and backswimmers. Here are some possible solutions to these problem pests. |
| St. Helena Parish About the parish - location and surroundings |
| 4-H ATV Rider Course Learn all about safe ATV riding and protective gear from certified ATV Safety Institute (ASI) instructors at this 4-H ATV Rider Course. A registration form is included. |
| LSU AgCenter offers series on ‘agritourism’ starting July 21 (Distributed 06/22/09) The LSU AgCenter is offering a series of educational programs across the state, beginning July 21, to help people get into the agritourism business. Agritourism is a business venture on a working farm, ranch or agricultural enterprise that offers educational and fun experiences for visitors while generating supplemental income for the owner, according to Dora Ann Hatch, LSU AgCenter community rural development agent. |
| Kids can learn and have fun at AgMagic April 20-26 (Distributed 04/09/09) Want to know why bugs rule or help kids learn where their food actually comes from? Or how about exploring the inside of the brain? All that and more are possible during AgMagic, the LSU AgCenter’s fun, interactive and educational journey through Louisiana agriculture and much more April 20-26 at Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. |
| Youth across Louisiana will learn about wetlands April 20-24 (Distributed 03/12/09) Louisiana’s wetlands face a crisis, and the youth of the state need to understand this so they can do something about it. That’s the philosophy behind the third annual Youth Wetlands Week, April 20-24, sponsored by the LSU AgCenter, with funding help from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. |
| Concepts of Soil Fertility for Hunter Food Plots Importance of Soil Fertility, Method for Proper Soil Sampling, Interpreting Soil Tests, Adjusting pH, Available Forms of Lime, Available Forms of Sulphur, Applying Fertilizer and Examples of Applications included. (PDF Format Only) |
| LSU AgCenter agent lists top 10 tree troubles (Distributed 07/02/08) The No. 1 yard tree problem in Shreveport-Bossier is construction damage, according to Ricky Kilpatrick, LSU AgCenter area forestry agent. |
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| Crape myrtle varieties and their care described (Distributed 06/17/08) The LSU AgCenter has conducted a considerable amount of evaluation research on crape myrtles over the last 10-plus years, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. “Probably 40-50 varieties are worthy of being grown and sold in Louisiana,” Owing says. |
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