2009 Application and Schedule for Master Gardener Training beginning June 15, 2009 and ending August 6, 2009.

(Distributed 04/03/09) Late March through early May is the prime time for planting our spring annuals in Louisiana. Warm-season bedding plants make a great addition to our home and commercial landscapes.

(Distributed 04/01/09) When you go on a Web site, you need to be a detective and do a background check before shopping.

Flyer of trainings being offered for childcare providers in the Crescent Region for April, May and June 2009

"Smart Bodies" hits New Orleans schools this month.

(Radio News 01/26/09) You can have your king cake and eat it too; just do it moderation, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

The responsibilities of the FCS Advisory Leadership Council are to represent their peers, identify needs and issues, identify opportunities for collaboration, be active in sharing their skills and knowledge to help the parish and understand Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service as a community resource.

(Audio 12/01/08) Gardening doesn't stop in the winter. The vegetable garden can be productive all year long in Louisiana. Gardeners have a number of vegetables they can plant in December. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 12/01/08) Choose-and-cut tree farms offer the freshest trees, according to the experts, and LSU AgCenter wildlife and forestry specialist Dr. Don Reed has some advice for people picking out a Christmas tree. He says determining what size tree you need before you buy is a key consideration. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Distributed 11/26/08) Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 each year is the open enrollment period for Medicare’s Part D prescription drug plans. Because these drug plans can change from one year to the next, it is important for seniors to comparison-shop annually for the best deal and the best coverage for their own personal prescription needs, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Gloria Nye.