Highlights of activities and programs presented by the Livingston Parish Extension office, funding and facts about the parish are given in this report to Livingston Parish stakeholders.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. A good plan is essential for any successful project. That is also true of gardening. We are still a couple of months away from major planting activities however there are a number of tasks that need to be accomplished early.

The Livingston Volunteers for Family and Community monthly newsletter provides information about events, nutrition and health, family development and family resource management.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. Irish potatoes can be planted between mid January and March here in southeast Louisiana. It helps to make your Irish potato rows up in the fall. Good row preparation is essential for good production when growing root crops.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent enny Sharpe. Many people through out the year contact me to say that they have family heirloom shrubs and small trees that they want to move.

The American Dietetic Association's consumer education program, Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands®, communicates the important role consumers play in preparing foods safely in their own homes.

Topics include - 4-H Calendar, Club Meeting Schedule, Record Books, Heart Fund Drive, Elementary Demonstration/Public Speakin Day, 4-H Night at the New Orleans Hornet's Basketball Game, Shooting Sports Activity, 4-H Summer Camp, Talent Show

This online calculator will help estimate food cost for your family. This tool is helpful when creating or adjusting your spending plan.

Topics include - Heart Fund Drive, Rural Electric Youth Tour, National 4-H Conference, Jr. Wildlife Tour, Youth Co-Op Leadership Conference, 4-H Night at the New Orleans Hornets Basketball Game, Outdoor Skills/Shooting Sports, 4-H Summer Camp, Elementary Demonstration & Public Speaking Day.

Weekly news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe. It has been cold but at I write this article it looks like we are possibly in for some really cold weather. I have been asked a lot of questions about citrus and its vulnerability to the freezes.