The Vermilion 4-H Cracklins is the monthly newsletter for 4-H in Vermilion Parish. It includes information on upcoming events, activities and competitions. The newsletter is published from September to May each year. This volume is for the 2011-2012 school year.

Results from Vermilion 4-H Contests held from September 2011 through August 2012.

The Vermilion 4-H Leader Update monthly newsletters have important information for organizational leaders, school principals, and adult volunteer leaders.

A fact sheet on eating healthy when eating out.

Food safety tips for buying, cooking and serving a turkey.

This form is for tabulating points earned by Vermilion 4-H members for participation in activities and contests held from April 2010 through April 2011. Any member who wants to compete for Outstanding Club Member or wants to attend 4-H Camp or LOST Camp must fill out and submit this form.

This document contains the rules and regulations for Vermilion 4-H Demonstration Day and the Beef and Seafood Cookery Contest.

Information for cattle and forage producers. Included in this issue are the following articles: Post Order, Winter Nutrition and Condition Scoring, Pigeon Fever, 2011 Cattle Market Observations, Market Conditions, Cattlemen's Stockmanship and Stewardship Workshop.

A bi-monthly newsletter covering topics such as Louisiana Yams, American Diabetes Month, Fall Fitness, Fruits and Vegetables in Season, Food Safety for the Holidays, Pecans, Turkey Tips, Rouse's Cooking Demonstration, Holiday Program.

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to enjoy Louisiana yams. The Louisiana yam is an exceptional type of sweet potato – sweet and flavorful, with a soft, moist flesh.

Information on using cranberries in your holiday meals or recipes. Includes recipe for Cranberry Whole Wheat Muffins.

A quarterly family and consumer sciences newsletter. Articles in this issue include: How do you spell FUN? Could it be FNN (family nutrition night)?; Eating Healthfully is just a click away; Some lifestyle factors may lower risk of Alzheimer's disease; Get off the 'SoFAS'; Considering a pet for the holidays?; Alternatives to foreclosure; 12 ways to lower your homeowners insurance costs.

Information for cattle and forage producers. Included in this issue are the following articles: Curing Hay in Rainy Weather, Master Cattle Producer, Horse Slaughter Rules, Feed Cattle Marketing and Market Update.

Though high blood pressure can be controlled and treated, it is usually called “the silent killer” because it has no symptoms. Usually if left untreated, it can cause a heart attack, stroke, or even kidney failure.

A bi-monthly newsletter covering topics such as Rice Month, New Food Icon, Pumpkins, Cholesterol, Lunch and Learn Program, Rouse's cooking Demonstrations, News on Diabetes, Update Mailing List.

A fact sheet about increasing fiber in the diet and foods that are good sources of fiber.

The "4-H Leader Update" has important information for our organizational leaders, school principals, and volunteer adult leaders. This newsletter will help in planning monthly club meetings, as well as preparing you for upcoming events. Included with the newsletter is a schedule of club meetings and a file with Old and New Business Cut Outs for that month's club meeting.

Vermilion 4-H Newsletters for the 2010-2011 school year, with information on: how to enroll in 4-H; upcoming parish contests; Vermilion 4-H Junior Leader Club; fishing clinics; livestock program; 4-H Day at the LSU Football Game; and much more.

A quarterly family and consumer sciences newsletter. Topics covered in this issue: Family Disaster Plan, Kids Can Help Family Prepare for Disasters, Aging Well: Don't Let a Fall Get You Down, Healthy Bones for Life, Choose Louisiana Seafood for Your Next Cookout, Please Pass The Bread: What Is Celiac Disease, Protect Your "Heir Property", Beware of These Common Scams Occurring Recently, Rethinking Home Alone, Selling Your Gold Jewelry, Diabetes NEWS Classes, Rouse'

We can stay healthy by eating right, exercising daily and making sure we get proper medical care.

4-H in Vermilion Parish is a part of a local, state, national and international youth program. Our parish has 31 organized clubs.

A fact sheet promoting food safety while tailgating.

A bi-monthly newsletter covering topics such as general nutrition, food saety, health, family, physical activity, smart buying tips and diet. Articles in this issue include: Spotlight on Blueberries, Whole Grains, Fresh vs. Frozen vs. Canned, Centsible Buys for July and August, Healthy Snacks for Home and School, Breakfast, Diabetes News Classes, Rouse's Cooking Demonstration.

Information for cattle and forage producers. Included in this issue is information about Baling Twine, Ryegrass and Clover Seed, Anaplasmosis, Late Summer Nutrition, Master Cattle Producer Classes, Trichomoniasis, U.S.-Korea Trade, BP Oil Disaster for Cattle Producers, Water Requirements for the Cow Herd.

Fact sheet on carbohydrate counting tips for fall foods. Special treats that are hard to resist can also make it hard to manage blood glucose levels.

This document provides a description of Vermilion Parish newsletters available in PDF format. Topics include 4-H Club and leader news, crawfish, beef cattle and rice production.

Information for cattle and forage producers. Included in this issue are the following articles: Public Perception, Drought, Blood Drive, Notice of Beef Check-Off Referendum, Linking Supply with Demand, Market Report, Vegetarianism May Not Be That Healthy.

A bi-monthly newsletter covering topics such as general nutrition, food safety, health, family, physical activity, smart buying tips and diet. Articles in this issue include: June is Beef Month in Louisiana, Spotlight on Peaches, Healthy Summer Snacks, Centsible Nutrition Buys for May and June, Melon Facts, Kids Food for Thought from MyPyramid and Rouse's Cooking Demo.

Information for cattle and forage producers. Included in this issue are the following articles: Food Buying Practices, On the Other Hand, Trich Update, Transition to Summer Pasture and Hay Meadows, Foodlot Updates, Bulk Twine Orders, Acadiana Cattle Producers Field Day.

A bi-monthly newsletter covering topics such as genre nutrition, food safety, health, family, physical activity, smart buying tips and diet. Articles in this issue include: 2010 Dietary Guideline, Spotlight on Strawberries, Centsible Buys, March is National Nutrition Month, Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults, Easter Egg Safety, Snack on This: Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids, Rouse's Cooking Demonstrations, NEWS on Diabetes and Health Fair.

Form is for tabulating points earned by Vermilion 4-H members for participation in activities and contests held from April 2010 through April 2011. Any member who wants to compete for Outstanding Club member or wants to attend 4-H Camp or LOST Camp must fill out and submit this form.

Link to contest and exhibit rules for Vermilion 4-H Achievement Day to be held Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Kaplan High School from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

A profile of Vermilion Parish, Extension Programing efforts and impacts and funding sources for Extension.

Fact sheet on iron in our body.

Howard Cormier, county agent for rice and sugarcane in Vermilion Parish, waded into a rice field near Gueydan to get a firsthand look at weeds in the fledgling crop.