The 2009 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book provides parish exhibitors in the adult, senior citizens, nursing home, handicap, 4-H and Pre 4-H Divisions with information on entering exhibits in the fair.

Tips on keeping food safety in mind to prevent foodborne illness during summer holidays where cooking out is popular.

This article contains general information on how to protect yourself from the nationwide flu outbreak.

The fourth class of the Avoyelles/Rapides Master Gardener class held their graduation on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in Mansura, Louisiana.

Images from the 2009 4-H Achievement Day.

There are some wonderful opportunities for college funding through the 4-H scholarship program! Check out the criteria for both Rapides Parish 4-H scholarships and for the 4-H scholarships offered on the state level. Applications can be completed by processing them on your personal computer, and then saving and printing them for submission. If you have questions, contact the parish 4-H Office at 767-3968.

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.

Students from the Louisiana School for Agricultural Sciences (LASAS) visited the state e\Emergency shelter located next to LSU-A on Dec. 10, 2008.

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 LSU AgCenter provides consumers with helpful information on what to do before and after a storm.