(Distributed 03/26/04) Skills Jannah Loyd learns from the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H youth development program help her overcome some of the obstacles she faces with Down syndrome.

(Distributed 03/31/04) Louisiana pecan producers are invited to a regional pecan production meeting scheduled for April 15 at the Red River Pecan Plantation in Fulton, Ark.

(Distributed 03/31/04) Louisiana is called the "Sportsman’s Paradise," and the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H program has found ways to teach the state’s youth valuable skills – particularly when hunting is in vogue and sleeping in a tent is hip.

(Distributed 03/31/04) Richard Davis, human resource manager for the Pilgrim’s Pride poultry producing plant here, hopes an LSU AgCenter program will teach his staff skills that will cut down employee turnover at the plant.

(Distributed 03/31/04) Many students at Robinson Elementary School in Monroe are working in a garden for the first time.

(Distributed March 2004) 4-H’ers from 22 parishes attended the LSU AgCenter 4-H Food and Fitness Camp January 24-25 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center near Pollock. This year’s theme was "The Wonderful World of 4-H," borrowing from Walt Disney movies and characters, according to LSU AgCenter nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu, advisor to the 4-H State Food and Fitness Board.

(Distributed March 2004) For most people, fasting is an occasional choice, but for many people hunger is a year-round reality, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. She offers ways to help alleviate hunger.

(Distributed March 2004) March 23, the fourth Tuesday in March, is the American Diabetes Association "Alert" to locate the millions of Americans with undiagnosed diabetes. The Alert is an annual, one-day call-to-action for people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed March 2004) Two of the most frequently asked questions by parents when visiting child-care programs are "What type of training does your staff participate in?" and "What educational backgrounds do your staff members have?"

(Distributed March 2004) Studies show children are better adjusted, do better in school, learn more and show the most improvement when members of their families are involved in their children’s early education.