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Terrebonne Parish 4-H Calendar of Events 2009-2010
Terrebonne Parish's 4-H calendar of events for the school year 2009-2010. These dates are tentative and are subject to change.
[Image: Dahoon Holly Tree]Ag News for November
Ag News for the month includes information abou tthe Dahoon holly, choosing your Christmas tree and updated information on the LSU AgCenter's Vegetable Planting Guide.
[Image: Bush Killer Vine]Ag News for December
Topics covered this month include: Bush Killer Vine, Invasive Herbaceous Vine in the Landscape, Cold Tolerance of Citrus, Citrus Varieties to Plant in our Area and What Varieties of Figs to Plant.
[Image: Photograph of Thanksgiving table]Follow Food Safety Guidelines For A Worry-free Thanksgiving
The LSU AgCenter offers some advice to make sure your Thanksgiving feast is delicious and safe. Follow these food safety guidelines for a worry-free and tasty Thanksgiving meal.
Helpful Steps to Minimize Storm Damage to Trees
There is no way, except for complete enclosure, to protect trees from storm damage. Trees are not adapted to worst-case storms but only to our average wind climate. Included are ways to help protect trees.
Ag News October 2009
Ag News for October 2009 includes information on determining when to harvest citrus; a summary of the normal harvest periods for satsumas, oranges, and other citrus; vegetables to plant in November; the parish's Louisiana Master Gardener Class; and a question and answer about citrus ripening.
A to Z - 130 4-H Ideas
A compilation of 4-H programs and ideas from past and present 4-H Club leaders, 4-H junior leaders and 4-H agents in Terrebonne Parish.
[Image: Flowering Cherry]Ag News for October
Topics include: Taiwan Flowering Cherry Tree, Citrus Information, Vegetables to Plant in November and a Question and Answer.
The 4-H Broiler Project & Order Form
The 4-H Broiler Project is one of the projects available to 4-H'ers. It involves raising young meat-type chickens that can be entered in parish and state poultry contests in Louisiana. If interested, fill out the attached order form for chicks and send it to our 4-H agent by Friday, October 30, 2009.
[Image: 4-H Portfolio Cover Page]4-H Portfolio (Record Keeping)
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: Seafood Cookery Winners]2009 Seafood Cookery Contest
A list of Terrebonne Parish's Grand Champion Winners in the Seafood Cookery Contest and their photo.
October 2009 Terrebonne Parish 4-H News
4-H News for October includes information on recycling, 4-H livestock exhibitors who attended the Animal Nutrition Seminar, 4-H Seafood Cookery results, upcoming Beef and Poultry Cookery, Junior Leader meeting, 4-H officer training and other upcoming activities.
[Image: October Leader Letter Screen Shot]October Leader Letter 2009
Information on National 4-H Week, an important notice on the Cajun Chonicles and upcoming dates and events for Terrebonne Parish 4-H.
October 2009 Cajun Chronicles
Cajun Chronicles Newsletter includes the results from the seafood cookery contest, 4-H officer training information, information on the Beef and Poultry cookery contests, 4-H broiler project, pet photo and story contest, 4-H Regional Rabbit Show and how to join our Junior Leader Club.
Fisheries News September 2009
We are now in the peak of the 2009 hurricane season. Do you have the correct mooring lines for your boat? Read about the different types of lines, factors that predict how rope will fare in a storm, possible solutions to the problem of failed rodes and chafe protection, as well as the comparable average breaking strengths for different rope sizes and types.
Family and Consumer Science News for October 2009
Many people feel fortunate that they managed to hold on to their jobs this year, but few were fortunate enough to see a pay increase. Many families are trying to figure out how to live on less and manage through hard times. Here are suggestions on how to trim your budgets and make it through these times.
Terrebonne Parish's Top Requested Fisheries Publications and Links
Here you will find Terrebonne Parish's top requested fisheries publications and links. These include Management of Recreational and Farm Ponds in Louisiana, 2009 Fingerling Producer List, Aquaplant A Pond Manager Diagnostics Tool, Aquatic Weed Management Control Methods, Using Grass Carp in Aquatic and Private Impoundments, Aquatic Weed Management Herbicides, Aquatic Weed Management Herbicide Safety, Technology and Application Techniques.
[Image: Twig Girdler]Twig Girdler
I have been receiving calls from the tri-parish area about pecan and oak branches about a foot to two feet in length falling from the tops of the trees. After looking at several of the branches the culprit is called a “twig girdler”.
Volunteer Tracking and Training System
This system gives volunteers an online resource for tracking hours and mileage, viewing online training modules and earning credit for the Master Volunteer program.
Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers after a Power Outage
Some of the remains of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike are the persistent smells that seem to linger in your kitchen, your utility room, your storage area, or your garage. Those smells may be coming from your refrigerator and/or freezer.
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