New Shooting Sports Handbook is attached.

IT’S TIME FOR 4-H SUMMER CAMP! I know, I know, you’re thinking; “But it’s not summer yet!” Well, that is true – but registration for 4-H summer camp will begin on March 23, 2010. Camping is one of the most valuable experiences a child can have. It’s a learning experience that helps boys and girls appreciate the outdoors, live together as a group, get along with others and appr

Seems more and more lately I have people talking about the deer near their homes. Several years ago they would mention how beautiful it was to wake up and look out into their backyards and see the deer walking through. But for some time now it’s more of a complaint about the damage these animals do to ornamental and garden plants.

I am requesting an investment from you. No, I’m not talking about the stock market or real estate, but I am talking about a “mutual fund”. This “mutual fund” requires the greatest of investments in that it is comprised of the youth of Lincoln Parish.

Information about establishing and maintaining a centipede grass lawn.

Reflections on how habitual conveniences can be contrary to "going green."

Explanation of the function of the LSU AgCenter Advisory Leadership System and of the priorities of the Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Council from Lincoln Parish.

As a group of members throughout the state of Louisiana, America’s Wetland Conservation Corps develops educational outreach programs and hands on restoration projects to foster wetland preservation and appreciation. I have been a member of this organization for the past year and have grown to love the cause we work towards for various reasons.

Wetland Conservation is not just a coastal issue. Check out the members serving in North Louisiana!

This report provides information on funding sources, program highlights for the area, and local issues that are being faced by Lincoln parish through the Extension Service.

Suugestions from the book "Positive Discipline" by Jane Nelson for disciplining children using positive strategies instead of using pain or shame.

Home grown vegetables have always had an appeal, but as the economy slows home vegetable gardening in picking up in popularity. I have even been receiving more calls than average for this time of the year from people that have never grown a garden asking questions about how to get started. Planning a new garden has many considerations such as where to place the garden and what to plant. The working part involves preparing the soil, fertilizing, planting, mulching and, harvesting.

Each year in the early spring, when it is warm enough to walk outside on the lawn bare foot, the county agent gets several calls from homeowners on how to control that sticker weed. By then it is too late.

Farm stays are the newest craze in agritourism within the United States. People are paying to stay on the farm and do farm chores. This new craze helps the farmer with crop harvests and provides supplemental income to his operation while providing the visitor with fun and an opportunity to experience agriculture.

Art shows, church socials, picnics at the park, a crawfish boil with co-workers — it seems families always have something fun planned. Ours is a community made up of people who like to stay active, not only for their own pleasure, but also for the benefit of others. Volunteerism is a passion in Lincoln Parish.

Get the registration form and information for each class right here.

Smart Bodies is an educational program aimed at preventing childhood obesity. A joint initiative of the LSU AgCenter and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, Smart Bodies is taught in schools across the state and helps children learn how to build strong bodies and develop active minds.

March 2010 News: Foods Festival Winners, Junior Leader Game Night, Day at the Capitol, Extreme Makeover Camp, Valentine's Dance rescheduled, Pet Show, Shooting Sports meetings, Achievement Day, Summer Camp, Junior Wildlife Tour, Wetlands Art Contest, Rural Electric Youth Tour, 4-H U, Great American Clean Up Day.

Are you in the market for child care? Do you want to find just the right setting for your child, but you don't know enough about the all options to choose one? It may be time for some expert advice.

4-H can trace its roots in Louisiana to the boys' corn club, which began in Avoyelles Parish in 1908 with the help of the parish superintendent of education, V. L. Roy, and the dean of the College of Agriculture, Dr. W.R. Dodson.

Hoops and Clovers, Foods Festival, Food and Fitness Camp, and Challenge Camp forms

Here you can find out what our program is about, get the registration forms, email us, etc.

Registration for the Louisiana Master Gardener 2010 State Conference is open to Louisiana Master Gardeners and one guest through April 9, 2010.

Summer Camp, Pet Show, Junior Leader Scavenger Hunt, Great American Clean Up Day, Valentine's Dance, Achievement Day, Foods Festival, Wetlands Art Contest and so much more in this issue

Fee schedules for tests offered by the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Laboratory (STPAL)

Fee schedules for tests offered by the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Laboratory (STPAL)

Lincoln Parish Career Academy, Talent Contest, Alma J. Brown, and more!

Here you can download registration forms and get information about when, where, and what about these annual camps. You can download the registration forms for Rougin' It Camp and Challenge Camp here. More information for Summer Camp 2010 is coming soon.

Come in and see what our 4-Hers have been up to!

To prevent the depletion of the Sparta Aquifer, it is mandatory that everyone conserve, and not waste, water. These nine tips will help sustain this valuable source of drinking water.

Simple tips on how to conserve water in the workplace: educate your employees and coworkers; know your usage; identify and fix leaks; maximize the efficiency of your cooling tower; install water efficient equipment; minimize the use of water for cleaning purposes.

“Reduce the use.” That’s the mantra of a water conservation campaign spearheaded by LSU AgCenter educators in north Louisiana, where people are dependent on the gradually disappearing Sparta Aquifer.

Here you will get the health forms for the camper and adult, code fo conduct form, and administer medication form. All of these forms have to be filled out and given to us before your child can attend ANY camp.

By providing good care, horsemen can minimize the costs of health care and maximize their enjoyment of their horses.

Challenge Camp, Food & Fitness Camp, Valentine's Day, Junior Leader Meeting, Mudbugs Game, New Orleans Game, Black History Month Poser Contest, Foods Festival, Shooting Sports, and Much More are in this issue.

Entry form for the 2010 State 4H/FFA Livestock Show.

A monthly newsletter for parents of newborns. (PDF Format Only)

(Distributed 11/12/09) Turkey is the traditional choice for most Thanksgiving celebrations. There is no quality difference between a fresh or frozen turkey although fresh turkeys have shorter shelf lives, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

Based on information from the Centers for Disease Control, this fact sheet provides details about the latest "swine flu" virus and ways you can try to protect yourself and others from it.

Foods Festival, Food and Fitness Camp, Junior Leader Christmas Party, Black History Month Poster Contest, Honey Bee Essay Contest and the New Orleans Hornets Game are just a few things that you can learn about in this Lincoln Parish 4-H newsletter!!!

Details of the annual camp.

Monthly Feedgrain Review Newletters

Two-thirds of the people who file their income tax returns do so electronically. But whether you do so by using the Internet or the mailbox, now is the time to get your papers in order. LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker says you should know about several tax law changes that could affect your 2009 income tax return.

A quarterly e-newsletter providing information to start, grow or sustain your agritourism venture. Topics covered include: Travel Trends Suggest Future for Agritourism, New Agritourism Law Limits Liability, Agritourism Roadshow, Southern Christmas Tree Association, Pick Your Own Christmas Tree.

This newsletter is intended for Louisiana’s non-industrial private forest landowners. It provides them with educational information, current policy analysis, economic trends and upcoming events related to forestry education programs.

There are many things everyone can do to help conserve water when they are at home.

Explanation of flood insurance for disaster victims. Includes tips and help on filing insurance claims.

This newsletter features topics on the purchase, care and training of horses, and includes news and upcoming events.

Louisiana Wildlife News is a bi-monthly publication intended to serve as an outlet for wildlife issues relevant to Louisiana and the Southeast. In addition to current news events, profiles on specific plant, wildlife and nuisance wildlife species are included in each issue.

A monthly newsletter with broiler production and poultry-related news for commercial poultry growers and the general public.

The link below takes you to the USDA-FSA Disaster Assistance Page which lists information and links to all current USDA disaster assistance programs.

The loss of power from hurricane winds, fire or flood could endanger the safety of your food within as little as four hours.

Newsletter for Lincoln Parish 4-H'ers. This November 2009 issue contains information about Fashion Camp 2009, Talent Contest Winners, Name the Creature Winners, Early Enrollment Winners, Beef and Dairy Poster Contests, Key Club and Junior Award of Excellence, Foods Festival, Honey Bee Essay, Shooting Sports, 4-H Museum Grand Opening, City of Ruston Hazardous Waste Day, and much more!!!

Talent Contest, State Fair, Sportsman's Clinic, Fashion Camp, Healthy Snacking Tips and much more 4-H news are in this issue of our Lincoln Parish 4-H newsletter, Clover Chat!

This publication gives recommendations on proper fertilization rates for optimum production of summer hay crops.

Pet Show? Talent Contest? Name the Creature? Achievement Day? Cookie Decorating Contest? Foods Festival? Bicycle Rodeo? Junior Leader Meetings? Come on in and view the latest newsletter edition to get more details on these fun and exciting upcoming 4-H events!!!

Basic methods used to control weeds include preventive, mechanical, biological and chemical techniques. Determining which of these techniques to use involves consideration of the target weed species, fish production objectives for the pond, secondary water uses and the cost of treatment options.

One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. To help farmers make logical choices among crops and varieties, the LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials and makes recommendations each year. Suggested varieties, seeding rates, planting depths and seeding dates are included. (PDF Format Only)

The blood-sucking fly pests of Louisiana beef cattle include the horn fly, stable fly and many species of tabanids. By understanding the biology and life cycle of each pest, producers will be better able to devise more effective fly control programs. This publication explains how, in most cases, an integrated approach, whereby more than one control method is used, will prove more effective for long-term fly control.

Number of seeds/pound, seeding rate/acre, spacing, planting dates, optimum soil temperature range for germination, depth to plant seed, days to germinate, days from planting to harvest begins, approximate time from pollination to market and recommended varieties included. Revised May 2009.

Organic gardening is popular in the United States, and interest is increasing in Louisiana. In organic gardening, particular garden practices are encouraged that use natural biological cycles, enhance diversity and are ecologically sound.

This 2010 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.

This guide for 2010 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.

This 2010 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection.

Many Louisiana producers overestimate the quality of their hay because they don’t recognize the reasons hay quality varies. This publication describes the factors that influence quality and tells how to obtain a forage sample for testing purposes.

A farm pond or recreational pond can serve many purposes. This publication reviews planning considerations and management recommendations relating to a number of potential uses for small ponds in Louisiana.

Asthma is a disease that makes it difficult to breathe during an attack. Asthma attacks are set off by triggers,which are different for different people.

A quality caregiver makes all the difference during the early years of a child’s development, so parents need to look for indications of quality when entrusting their children to others, says LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Becky White.

These publications are designed to help Louisiana residents recover from floods, storms, extended power outages and other stressful, dangerous events.

A poster containing information on how to protect yourself from mosquitoes.

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division.