Master Gardener educational projects and how to enroll in the Master Gardener Program.

Minutes of Ouachita 4-H Advisory Council for 2008.

There will be demonstrators coming from all over north Louisiana to give you tips on how to show your animal, as well as how to groom and take care of your animal at home.

Osteoporosis starts in childhood and can be prevented by eating and drinking calcium-rich foods. Tips on avoiding this painful disease are given.

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Insect control inside and outside of your home and for your pets.

Parents need to encourage children to be more active and eat healthfully.

Senior citizens have weaker immune systems and need to be careful to avoid foodborne illness.Provides simple food handling rules can help protect you and your family from foodborne illness.

Provides several tips to help you eat more fruits.

Describes symptoms of diabetes.

Regardless of the sport, all athletes need to eat a nutritious, balanced diet to fuel their bodies.

Information on fire blight on Bradford Pear trees, flower gardens, lawns, and trees for Louisiana Landscapes.

A list of Ouachita Extension Service Personnel.

Plant Disease Control Guide This online guide 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. Special features include: Suggestions for seed treatment of field crops and vegetables Soil fumigants, fungicides and decontaminates for greenhouses. Appendix of trade names of fungicides and nematicides use.

Entry forms and exhibitor's pledge sheet for District and State Horse Shows.

Scott Tractor Company gives a $1,425 one-time scholarship to a Ouachita Parish 4-H'er. Please fill out form and return to Ouachita 4-H Office by April 15th each year.

Nutrition news for adults and children along with food budgeting information, and recipes.

Information, schedule and registration form for 2008 Landscaping Classes beginning January 28, 2008.

Grab a Spoon For 4-H’s New Ice Cream --Blue Bell Creameries' new flavor - Centennial Cupcake - is now being sold throughout stores in Louisiana. Pick up a carton today and support 4-H Youth Development.

The Rovin' Clover is a quarterly newsletter written and produced by 4-H members from across Louisiana. Articles are truly engaging and are written by youth for youth. Topics include personal testimonials and experiences of 4-H members, details about past and upcoming 4-H activities, and information on 4-H opportunities on the regional, state and national levels.

September, October, November, and December, 2007 4-H Newsletters. News about upcoming events, workshops and award programs for 4-H'ers and 4-H Leaders in Ouachita Parish and surrounding areas.

Awards program to be held May 2, 2008 at Kiroli Park in West Monroe. Fun educational activities for deserving 4-H'ers, Outstanding Clubs, and Outstanding Leader Awards. Also, there will be a song and yell contest for 4-H clubs. Guidelines are: 4-H'er must complete project book, 4-H'er must do at least one demonstration, and 4-H'er must do at least two community service projects.

Scholarship application forms for Ouachita Volunteers For Family and Community and also Louisiana Volunteers For Family and Community state scholarship application forms. The parish scholarships are due by May 31, and the state scholarships by April 10.

Quarterly reports on programs, events, workshops, etc. provided by the LSU AgCenter - Ouachita Parish Office.

Since food items take such a chunk out of our monthly budgets, it is important to shop wisely. Read on for a few grocery shopping tips.

Basics of Athletic Field Maintenance programs - two to be held on the following dates and places: February 21, 2008 at the IRA Nelson Center, Lafayette; and March 20, 2008 at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Ways of consolidating credit card debt and closing out higher interest rate cards.

Dates and times for schools that have already pre-registered for the Body Walk on January 16-17, 2008. The vision of this event is to encourage 1st grade youth to have healthy bodies and active minds.

Information on buying turkey, safe handling of turkey, defrosting turkey, cooking turkey and tips for using leftover turkey.

Description of termites, the time of year they swarm and the difference between termites and ants.

Information about Ag Expo Livestock Show entries and entry forms. The livestock that will be shown will be: Beef, Goat, Sheep, Dairy, and Market Steers.

Information on parenting skills and money management on being a successful parent.

Events and information about the 4-H organization throughout the state.

Information on lawns, gardening, landscaping and trees for the home gardener.

A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies (Equifax, Experian and Trans Union) to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.