The purpose of a place setting is to make the act of eating easier. A properly set table helps guests feel more at ease.

LSU AgCenter family and consumer sciences program in Assumption Parish. Family and consumer sciences seek to enhance the lives of individual and families, strengthen communities and shape the future of Louisiana through researched-based educational outreach. Programs are based on three focus areas: nutrition and health, family development and family resource management.

Information about Family Nutrition Program (FNP) programs and objectives.

LSU AgCenter agent Robin Landry of Assumption Parish has great ideas for menu planning and healthy recipes for your family.

Citrus leaves, blooms, aroma and color add to the aesthetic value of the landscape. This 16-page, full-color guide includes recommended varieties and descriptions; tips on site selection, planting, spacing and pruning; and images of citrus insect pests and common citrus diseases. (PDF format only)

Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential in the survival of the sugarcane industry in Louisiana. This publication is designed to help growers learn to identify sugarcane varieties. Color photos included. (PDF format only)

These guidelines are intended to help manage smoke and ash from sugarcane prescribed burning operations to lessen their impact on public health and welfare.

This guide for 2012 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them.