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    <title>LSU AgCenter . Rapides Parish</title>
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      <title>2012 Forestry Forum Information</title>
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      <title>Adult Arts and Crafts Division Results for the Rapides Parish Fair</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:06:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book</title>
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      <title>Visit the Louisiana 4-H Museum in Mansura, Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:12:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>4-H...The Original Green</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article provides general information about the 4-H program in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Links to 4-H enrollment cards are also provided. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Beef Cattle &amp; Citrus Field Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 14:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ways With Figs</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:16:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This article contains useful information on preparation and storage of figs. It also contains a fig preserve recipe and the often requested strawberry-flavored fig jam recipe. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>What's Wrong With My St. Augustine Grass?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2005 17:03:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many Rapides Parish homeowners are asking about problems with St. Augustine grass. One problem could be gray leaf spot. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Quincy's Recipe Corner</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:27:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Quincy Cheek, the LSU AgCenter extension agent in nutrition for Rapides Parish, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La., each month.  She will be providing viewers with delicious recipes and the nutritional information for consumers to make healthy choices. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Enjoy Louisiana Blueberries</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:13:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Blueberries are nature’s No. 1 source of antioxidants among more than 50 fresh fruits and vegetables studied. They also are a good source of fiber and vitamin C.  Information on pick-your-own operations, selection, storage, preparation, freezing, canning and using Louisiana blueberries can be found in this publication. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Central Region Commodity Cookery  Contest</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:19:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2012 Central Region Commodity Cookery event was a big success. Read more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Clover Clippings 2011 - 2012</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:47:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This newsletter provides information to Rapides Parish 4-H members about activities, events and deadlines for the 2011 - 2012 4-H school year. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rapides Parish Lawn and Garden Lawns Information</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A lawn can be functional and beautiful if planned properly.  Find out which grass is best suited for your location. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fire Ants</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:54:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Provides information on fire ants including how to control and treat mounds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2012 4-H Achievement Day Image Gallery</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn more about the care of roses and how they can add beauty to your landscape. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cenla Forestry Forum Wrap-up</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Results and images of livestock champions from the 2012 Central District Livestock Show held on February 2-4, 2012. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rapides Parish Profile</title>
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      <title>Mardi Gras Safety Tips</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Quincy Cheek, agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, provides helpful information aobut Mardi Gras safety. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Commodity Cookery Winners</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:17:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This posting provides information on the fall and winter food festival winners for the Rapides Parish 4-H contests held in 2011 and 2012. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>4-H Penny King and Queen Contest</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:38:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Information about the Rapides Parish 4-H Annual Penny King and Queen Contest for 4th - 8th graders. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rapides Parish Miss-Lou Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:01:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["Connecting Kids and Community" was the focus of the hands-on community gardening program implemented by the Southern University Ag Center. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TWashington@agcenter.lsu.edu (Terry Washington)</dc:creator>
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      <title>4-H Holiday Workshop Images</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:23:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Photos from the 4-H Holiday Fun, Electric, and "Fit Kid, Fit Chef" workshops held at the Rapides Parish 4-H Office on Nov. 21-23, 2011. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prepare for Holiday Purchases Problems</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Problems occasionally occur with items purchased as holiday gifts, but being prepared to handle those problems can go a long way in making the season more festive for you. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>4-H Livestock Fair Results</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:44:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Results from the Rapides Parish 4-H and FFA member competitions from the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rapides Parish 4-H Fall Food Festival</title>
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      <title>Results of the 4-H Arts and Crafts Division</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:52:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The article contains results fromt he 4-H Arts and Crafts Division of the Rapides Parish Fair. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2011 Rapides Parish Fair Queen Pageant</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[4-H'ers, parent volunteers and 4-H agents visit the state capital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Information about operting times, ticket prices and special promotions for the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rules, regulations and entry form for the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Association Queen's Contest. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pennington study outlining the 10 health threats that men face. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article provides links to some of the more requested crop publications for farmers and landowners compiled by experts with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Use Family Mealtime to Build More Healthful Lifestyle</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article describes how family mealtime promotes healthy nutrition habits for children and adults, as well as giving tips on meal preparation and a recipe for a B.L.T. in a Bowl. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Great American 4-H Seafood Cook-off</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two young chefs from Rapides Parish recently competed in the annual Louisiana 4-H Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2011 Schedules for the Rapides Parish Fair</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rules, regulations, entries and premiums for the Special School Division of the Rapides Parish Fair. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rapides Parish Fair Entry Tags</title>
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      <title>2011 Junior Open Beef Show</title>
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      <title>4-H Summer Sewing Camp</title>
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      <dc:creator>OAllen@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ophelia L. Allen)</dc:creator>
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      <dc:creator>LBrister@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lois E. Brister)</dc:creator>
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      <dc:creator>LBrown@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lou Altazan-Brown)</dc:creator>
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