more... > Parishes > Washington Parish > Family & Consumer Sciences > Food, Family & Finance Blog [Image: SE Region FCS Staff] Check out the new Food, Family & Finance Blog. Experts from the LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Region invite you to read and discuss all things relating to food, family and finance. Washington and Tangipahoa Parish FNP/FCS Advisory Council Minutes of Advisory Council Meeting held on April 13, 2011. Nutrition key part of local student’s summer break [Image: FES Students enjoy Breakfast Burritto] LSU AgCenter Agents Valerie Vincent and Emily Becnel have been conducting nutrition lessons weekly all summer throughout the parishes summer camps. High School Financial Planning Program [Image: NEFE LOGO] The High School Financial Planning Program is offered statewide each summer in nine cities. On July 8, 2010, LSU AgCenter agents Valerie Vincent and Deborah Cross taught the Baton Rouge, La. session at the LSU AgCenter.  more articles... LSU AgCenter Honors the Volunteer Homemakers with Awards Luncheon [Image: Homemakers group photo over 20 years of service ] On November 2, 2009 the LSU AgCenter hosted an Awards Luncheon in honor of the Washington Parish Volunteer Homemakers. The Volunteer Homemakers with over 20 years of service were honored with plaques for their years of service. Washington Parish on the Move: Healthy Living Initiative [Image: walking group] The Washington Parish on the Move: Healthy Living program kickoff was held the week of October 5, 2009. The Healthy Living Program is an exciting national program that encourages residents to develop and maintain healthful, active lifestyles. It is made possible through a Wal-Mart Foundation Grant. 'Character Critters' Program Teaches Children Valuable Lessons [Image: Character Critters Logo] The LSU AgCenter offers a valuable Character Critters program for students. To find out how to offer the Character Critters program in your Washington Parish school, contact Valerie Vincent. High School Financial Planning Program Offered [Image: hsfpp logo] Educators who want to learn how to teach high school students about money management may enroll in the High School Financial Planning Program workshops. The workshops are open to high school teachers, home school parents, youth group organizers, church youth leaders and the public and are offered at no charge. Home Buyer Workshops Offered [Image: Charting Your Course to Home Ownership program] Are you ready to own a home? Home ownership may be closer than you think! Charting Your Course to Home Ownership Home Buyer Education Classes are being offered in Franklinton, La.