Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Washington Parish > Disease Problems on Tomatoes [Image: Fusarium Wilt] There are many disease problems that will plague tomatoes grown in our parish. Some of the major problems are Fusarium wilt, early blight, buckeye rot, blossom-end rot and spotted wilt viruses---just to name a few. Let's Get Growing - March 13, 2012 [Image: Let's Get Growing - March 2012] Click here for the March 13, 2012, edition of the Washington Parish newsletter, Let's Get Growing. Topics covered include: Spring vegetable planting; pest affecting azaleas and roses; weeds in the lawn. Washington Parish Dairy Advisory - August 2, 2011 The Washington Parish Dairy Advisory Committee met to discuss local, state, and national dairy situations. Washington Parish Advisory Leadership Council Meeting - February 27, 2012 The Washington Parish Advisory Leadership Council met to discuss local, state, and national situations as it relates to the AgCenter  more articles... 2012 Washington Parish 4-H Achievement Day The 2012 Washington Parish Achievement Day will take place at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds in Franklinton, Louisiana, on April 19, 2012. Find out about information and materials you will need to compete. Washington Parish Profile 2012 [Image: Washington Parish Profile 2012] This report provides information on funding sources, program highlights for the area, and local issues that are being faced by the parish through the Extension Service. Let's Get Growing - December 12, 2011 [Image: Let'sGetGrowing12-12-11] Click here for the December 12, 2011, edition of the Washington Parish newsletter "Let's Get Growing." Topics covered include: Poinsettias and Christmas Tree care, gardening during the holidays, last minute gift ideas, foundation sweet potato seeds and pruning fruit trees 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. Let's Get Growing - Sept. 9, 2011 [Image: SeptLetsGetGrowing] Click here for the Sept. 8, 2011, edition of the Washington Parish newsletter, Let's Get Growing. Topics covered include: Vegetables that can be planted during the month of September, insect control and rose care. What is Washington Parish 4-H? [Image: clover] Information about the 4-H Program in Washington Parish September 2011 Green Gazette [Image: September 2011 Newsletter] Click here for the September 2011 Washington Parish 4-H Newsletter. Find out about how to join 4-H, sign up for project clubs, enter projects in to the fair, and how to fill out your enrollment card. Let's Get Growing - August 8, 2011 [Image: Let's Get Growing - August 8, 2011] Click here for the August 8, 2011, edition of the Washington Parish newsletter "Let's Get Growing." Topics covered include: Heat tolerant tomato varieties, pruning and planting roses, crape/crepe myrtle suckers and sooty mold. Let's Get Growing - July 07, 2011 [Image: Let's Get Growing - July 7, 2011] Click here for theJuly 7, 2011, edition of the Washington Parish newsletter, Let's Get Growing. Topics covered include: Watermelon, Heat-tolerant vegetables and fruit care for blueberries. Let's Get Growing - May 18, 2011 [Image: Let's Get Growing May 18, 2011] Click here for the May 18, 2011, edition of the Washington Parish newsletter, Let's Get Growing. Topics covered include: Crape myrtles, heat tolerant plant suggestiions, lawn care in dry conditions and galls on pecan trees. Click for more information...