This newsletter features articles on the La Stock Horse Association finals, proper feeding, and purchase exam.

During National 4-H Week, Union Parish Junior Leaders joined hundreds of 4-H members from across the nation by completing the National Science Experiment -- Biofuel Blast.

Southern University and LSU AgCenter employees share information abut growing pumpkins with kindergarten classes at Marion High School.

Enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year is currently under way.

4-H art club created consrtuction paper landscapes in the September class.

Links to various LSU AgCenter newsletters.

The 4-H beef and rice cookery contest was held September 29, 2009, at the LSU AgCenter's office in Farmerville.

National “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day” was observed Saturday, October 3, at D’Arbonne State Park. The event was coordinated by the LSU AgCenter and Lake D’Arbonne State Park.

Minutes from the Union Parish overall advisory leadership council meeting that was held in January 2009.

Union Parish 4-H Junior Leaders plant iris at D'Arbonne State Park.

Topics covered in this issue of the Union Parish 4-H newsletter include: club leaders, National 4-H Week, art club, camp catch phrase contest, livestock exhibitors, chicken and egg cookery, clover bucks and study tips.

Minutes from the teen advisory council meeting that was held in January 2009.

Eligibilty requirements and other details on all of the livestock educational award trips available to club members who participate in the beef, sheep and goat projects.

This newsletter features articles on the master horseman video, ryegrass planting for horses and tips on preparing for hurricane season.

Information about the 4-H program in Union Parish.

Topics covered in this issue of the Union Parish 4-H newsletter include: enrollment information, summer events, upcoming events and contests, study tips and officer candidate form.

Rules and regulations and entry forms for the 2009-2010 Junior Beef Grazing Project

Eligibility requirements and other details on the sheep educational award trip available to club members who participate in the sheep project.

Schedule of events and forms for the Union Youth Classic Fall Jackpot.

Highlights from LSU AgCenter programs in Union Parish during spring 2009. Topics covered include: 4-H University winners; 4-H Scott Truck and Tractor Scholarship; 4-H Wildlife Club; home buyer's education program; Celebrate Girls self-esteem workshop; pesticide applicator recertification classes; hunter education classes; poultry demonstration houses at Hill Research Farm completed; community garden started.

Eligibility requirements and other details on the goat educational trip available to club members who participate in the goat project.

Possession dates for the 2010 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show

2009 Louisiana Forage and Grassland Council Annual State Hay Show Rules and Regulations

Validation procedure for the 2010 LSU AgCenter State Livestock show.

North Central Region Parish Highlights - Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, Union and Winn parishes for January -July 2008 semester.

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.

Growing your own fruit can be profitable and satisfying, and many fruit trees can add beauty to your landscape. But you can't expect to grow quality fruit without caring for the plants. This publication explains how your success will depend largely on variety selection, soil management, pruning, fertilization, pest control and other cultural practices. (PDF Format Only)

Union Parish-related Web sites.

A monthly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter Nutrition Program.

An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs newsletter.

Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience.

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