The annual Cenla Forestry Forum will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Click here for agenda and registration information.

Producers will have the opportunity to have their private pesticide cards recertified at a series of meetings.

A 4-H document (for all ages enrolled in 4-H) to assist club members in project work/record keeping of their 4-H experiences.

This article includes information on the 2012 parish, district and state livestock shows. It includes dates, times, show schedules and registration forms.

Results of the Adult Divisions of the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair can be found here.

4-H enrollment forms are available for download here for the 4th-6th, 7th-8th and 9th-12th grades. Feel free to photocopy the forms you need. For additional information, call the LSU AgCenter's Rapides Parish 4-H Office at 318-767-3968.

The 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book provides parish exhibitors in the adult, senior citizens, nursing home, handicapped persons, 4-H and pre-4-H divisions with information about entering exhibits in the fair.

This article provides general information about the 4-H program in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Links to 4-H enrollment cards are also provided.

The Southern University AgCenter in conjunction with the LSU AgCenter and other goverment agencies held a field day in Thibodaux, La. View images from that event.

This article contains useful information on preparation and storage of figs. It also contains a fig preserve recipe and the often requested strawberry-flavored fig jam recipe.

Results and images of livestock champions from the 2012 Central District Livestock Show held on February 2-4, 2012.

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

This newsletter provides information to Rapides Parish 4-H members about activities, events and deadlines for the 2011 - 2012 4-H school year.

Quincy Cheek, the LSU AgCenter extension agent in nutrition for Rapides Parish, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La., each month. She will be providing viewers with delicious recipes and the nutritional information for consumers to make healthy choices.

Quincy Cheek, agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, provides helpful information aobut Mardi Gras safety.

This posting provides information on the fall and winter food festival winners for the Rapides Parish 4-H contests held in 2011 and 2012.

Information about the Rapides Parish 4-H Annual Penny King and Queen Contest for 4th - 8th graders.

"Connecting Kids and Community" was the focus of the hands-on community gardening program implemented by the Southern University Ag Center.

Photos from the 4-H Holiday Fun, Electric, and "Fit Kid, Fit Chef" workshops held at the Rapides Parish 4-H Office on Nov. 21-23, 2011.

Problems occasionally occur with items purchased as holiday gifts, but being prepared to handle those problems can go a long way in making the season more festive for you.

Results from the Rapides Parish 4-H and FFA member competitions from the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair.

The Rapides Parish 4-H Food Festival will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at the Alexandria Mall. Click here for details.

The article contains results fromt he 4-H Arts and Crafts Division of the Rapides Parish Fair.

Photos of the queen and contestants of the 2011 Rapides Parish Queen Contest held in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Information about Rapides Parish's history, culture, tourism, elected officials and related links to more about the parish.

Shooting Sports enrollment is underway. Call the 4-H office for details.

4-H'ers, parent volunteers and 4-H agents visit the state capital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Information about operting times, ticket prices and special promotions for the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair.

Rules, regulations and entry form for the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair Association Queen's Contest.

Pennington study outlining the 10 health threats that men face.

The Rapides Parish Fair is fast approaching and it’s time to prepare your entries for competition! All entries in the Exhibit Building require an entry number and an official Fair tag. Don’t wait until October to get your exhibits ready for the Fair. For complete information on entering exhibits in the Exhibit Building, click on the link below.

Guidelines for preparing your forestry or insect collections for competition.

This article provides links to some of the more requested crop publications for farmers and landowners compiled by experts with the LSU AgCenter.

Rapides Parish will conduct a 4-H Horse on Sept. 10, 2011, at the Dewittt Livestock Facility in Alexandria, Louisiana.

This article describes how family mealtime promotes healthy nutrition habits for children and adults, as well as giving tips on meal preparation and a recipe for a B.L.T. in a Bowl.

Two young chefs from Rapides Parish recently competed in the annual Louisiana 4-H Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans.

You can make your monthly meeting an inspiration to your members by incorporating exciting activities to help 4-H'ers gain a sense of belonging. This article provides information and resource links for club leaders on planning club meetings, making meetings exciting, planning a 4-H program, giving demonstrations and leader guides.

The Louisiana Calf to Carcass project is a program in which Louisiana beef cattle producers can participate by sending a minimum of three steers to the feedlot while retaining ownership of them throughout the feeding period.

A listing of entry, release, and judging schedules for the Rapides Parish Fair.

New this year to the 2011 Rapides Parish Fair is the Open Swine Show. Click here for more details.

Rules, regulations, entries and premiums for the Special School Division of the Rapides Parish Fair.

The link on the right provides information about how to complete Rapides Parish Fair entry tags. Entry tags can be obtained at the Rapides Parish Extension Office at 300 Grady Britt Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana. Call 318-767-3968 for more information.

Rules for the Open Poultry Show to be held Saturday, October 15, 2011, during the Rapides Parish Fair on the Rapides Parish Coliseum Fairgrounds.

The Open Beef Show will be held October 15, 2011, during the Rapides Parish Fair in Alexandria, La.

The LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension field day on July 28, 2011, will feature presentations about cotton, corn, cattle, soybeans and weed management.

Nothing says summer in the South like the fresh, airy blooms of crape myrtles. Follow these recommendations to ensure proper growth and blooming.

Blueberries are nature’s No. 1 source of antioxidants among more than 50 fresh fruits and vegetables studied. They also are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Information on pick-your-own operations, selection, storage, preparation, freezing, canning and using Louisiana blueberries can be found in this publication. (PDF Format Only)

Information provided on the annual 4-H Summer Sewing Camp.

The list of 4-H winners from the awards ceremony held on May 9, 2011.

Information on workshops to be held this summer at the Rapides Parish 4-H office.

View images from the 2011 Rapides Parish 4-H Awards Night held on Monday, May 9, 2011, at the Evacuation Shelter in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Link to slide show from the the 2011 Rapides Parish Achievement Day held at Pineville High School.

Listing of champion winners and images from the 2011 4-H Commodity Cookery Contests in Central Louisiana.

This document includes rules for the Rapides Parish 4-H Achievement Day program to be held Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Pineville High School.

This article lists 10 helpful hints for cooking in a slow cooker.

Many Rapides Parish homeowners are asking about problems with St. Augustine grass. One problem could be gray leaf spot.

Provides information on fire ants including how to control and treat mounds.

A lawn can be functional and beautiful if planned properly. Find out which grass is best suited for your location.

Learn more about the care of roses and how they can add beauty to your landscape.

This document contains recipes featured on Jambalaya program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La.