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P.O. Box 158 · Livingston, LA · 70754
Post Office Box 158 · 20180 Iowa Street, Room 106 · Livingston, LA · 70754
Phone: (225) 686-3020 · Fax: (225) 686-3019

Livingston Parish 4-H
Provides information about 4-H youth development programs in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

Time To Begin Spring Chores
Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. A good plan is essential for any successful project. That is also true of gardening. We are still a couple of months away from major planting activities however there are a number of tasks that need to be accomplished early.

LVFC February 2010 Newletter
LVFC February Newsletter 2010

The Livingston Volunteers for Family and Community monthly newsletter provides information about events, nutrition and health, family development and family resource management.

Time For Planting Irish Potatoes
Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Irish potatoes can be planted between mid January and March here in southeast Louisiana. It helps to make your Irish potato rows up in the fall. Good row preparation is essential for good production when growing root crops.

Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands!
How safe is your kitchen?
The American Dietetic Association's consumer education program, Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands®, communicates the important role consumers play in preparing foods safely in their own homes.
4-H Leader News
4-H Leader News
Topics include - 4-H Calendar, Club Meeting Schedule, Record Books, Heart Fund Drive, Elementary Demonstration/Public Speakin Day, 4-H Night at the New Orleans Hornet's Basketball Game, Shooting Sports Activity, 4-H Summer Camp, Talent Show
Estimate Food Cost for Your Family
This online calculator will help estimate food cost for your family. This tool is helpful when creating or adjusting your spending plan.
Janury 2010 4-H News Flash
Topics include - Heart Fund Drive, Rural Electric Youth Tour, National 4-H Conference, Jr. Wildlife Tour, Youth Co-Op Leadership Conference, 4-H Night at the New Orleans Hornets Basketball Game, Outdoor Skills/Shooting Sports, 4-H Summer Camp, Elementary Demonstration & Public Speaking Day.
Cold Weather Can Damage Citrus
Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. It has been cold but at I write this article it looks like we are possibly in for some really cold weather. I have been asked a lot of questions about citrus and its vulnerability to the freezes.
Take the "Ouch" Out of Stickers
Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. The lawn seems to oscillate between being green and brown. Much of the green that you are experiencing in the lawn this time of year can be from a class of plants that we call winter annuals. One of the winter annuals that I am seeing is spur weed. You may know it as stickers.
Pesticide Recertification
Pesticide Recertification
Private pesticide applicators recertification meeting to be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Incorporate Sustainable Plants into Your Christmas Decorations
Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. If you think about Christmas decorations, it becomes apparent that more people get to see your outside display than the decorations that are actually in the house. It also apparent as you drive around that certain landscape plants just go better with the Christmas theme.
Strawberry Update
Provides information & links to Strawberry Producers. Topics include - Winter Arrives, Gray Mold, Spider Mites, Strawberry Fungicides and Effectiveness, Worker and Handler Training.
2009 Timber Tax Tips
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This bulletin summarizes federal income tax information usefulto woodland owners in preparing their 2009 tax returns. Covered: IRS Property Categories, Selling Timber, Installment Sales, Timber Basis, Timber Management Expenses, Timber Casualty Losses, Reforestation Tax Provisions, Depreciation and the Section 179 Deduction, Timber Depletion and Cost-share Payments.