Home > Our Offices > Parishes > West Baton Rouge > Horticulture Hints Newsletter [Image: Horticulture Hints] A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. 2009-2010 4-H Clover Journals [Image: Link to PDF Newsletter] September 2009 newsletter to inform members about 4-H events taking place in West Baton Rouge Parish. West Baton Rouge 4-H'ers Successful at 4-H University [Image: West Baton Rouge 4-H U Attendees] Twelve 4-H'ers from West Baton Rouge attended 4-H U. This year West Baton Rouge members won multiple blue ribbons, awards trips and state board positions. Mission: Nutrition Newsletter [Image: mission nutrition] Periodic newsletter that provides information on nutrition topics and offers tips for a healthy lifestyle.  more articles... Sugarcane Weed Management Guide 2009 [Image: Sugarcane] The 2009 Sugarcane Weed Management Guide was prepared as a joint effort among researchers in the LSU AgCenter and the USDA/ARS Sugarcane Research Unit. Sugarcane Ripener Recommendations 2009 [Image: sugarcane] Ripeners are used in sugarcane to increase the amount of recoverable sugar per ton of sugarcane harvested. Gumbo Net [Image: title] FCS agents Deborah Cross and Monica Olinde are pleased to present ithe Gumbo Net newsletter.This newsletter provides vital information for parents of preschool children. Home buyer education program [Image: Home buyer program] Be an educated home buyer. Learn the steps needed to save your money and to protect your interests. You'll learn how to select the right home, deal with home buying professionals, manage your money, choose the right mortgage for you, and to protect your investment Double-cropping Soybeans and Wheat in Louisiana [Image: double-cropping soybeans and wheat] Considerable research has been done by LSU AgCenter scientists on wheat/soybean double-cropping systems since the 1970s. This fact sheet compiles research and observations from recent studies in Central Louisiana to aid producers in developing soybean production practices in a wheat/soybean double-cropping system. Tri-Parish Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Leadership Council [Image: FCS advisory group photo] Involving people in program development is a fundamental philosophical tenet of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES). This ensures that extension programs are based on local and state needs and issues. The Extension Advisory Leadership System (ALS) is the mechanism that provides for stakeholder involvement in assuring educational programs conducted by the LCES are in keeping with the mission, vision and goals of the organization and are:􀂾 Effective in meeting the needs of client Making Life Better for Louisiana Families Deborah Cross, family and consumer science agent in Iberville Parish, works closely with neighboring extension agents to enhance the lives of individuals and families. Layne Langley and Monica Olinde, extension agents in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes, as well as Cross, strive to strengthen communities while shaping the future of Louisiana through educational outreach. The vision of the tri-parish team is to help residents develop physically, socially, emotionally and financially. 10 Easy Tips for Going Green in the Kitchen Learn what you can do in the kitchen to help the environment. 10 Eco-Friendly Grocery Tips Go Green when it comes to groceries. How to Choose Eco-Friendly Food Storage Options Consider these eco-friendly storage options when purchasing food storage containers. Click for more information...