Locations for the 2009 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show validation procedure for steers, beef commercial heifers, market lambs, commercial ewes, market goats and commercial does will be held September 23-27, 2008. Also the changes for the state livestock show that will be implemented at the 2009 show are listed.

The responsibilities of the FCS Advisory Leadership Council are to identify needs and issues, identify opportunities for collaboration, be active in sharing their skills and knowledge to help the parish in the family consumer science fields of nutrition and family resource managements and family development and understand Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service as a community resource. Terms will be 2 to 3 years.

The annual Sugarcane 4-H Livestock Show will be held September 25-27, 2008 at SugArena in New Iberia. This document contains all information needed concerning this event.

The Acadiana District 4-H Horse Show was held July 3-5, 2008 at ULL's Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette. Four-H'ers from through the Acadiana area competed in this event sponsored by the LSU AgCenter's Cooperative Extension Service.

Louisiana 4-H University brought youth from across the state to the LSU Campus June 17-20, 2008 to compete in various contests. Approximately 1800 people, 1500 4-H'ers and hundreds more adult leaders and volunteers participated. The gathering is one of the highlights for 4-H members in Louisiana. Four-H'ers competed individually and as team members in various project areas.

The 4-H Tri Parish Horse Show was held Monday, June 9th at SugArena in New Iberia. Four-H exhibitors from Iberia, St. Mary and St. Martin Parishes participated in this event.

It’s time to pull out your family disaster plan. Even if you don’t have one, there are still things you can do! Find tips on what to do when preparing for a hurricane, and Emergency Management Offices telephone numbers for selected Louisiana Parishes (most affected by hurricanes and tropical storms). It is designed to print on legal-sized paper.

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.

Quarterly news focusing on healthy eating, hearty recipes and food safety.

2008 Ag Days at Sugarena