The LSU AgCenter is dedicated to providing innovative research, information and education to improve people’s lives. Working in a statewide network of parish extension offices, research stations and academic departments, the LSU AgCenter helps Louisiana citizens make the best use of natural resources, protect the environment, enhance agricultural enterprises, and develop human and community resources.
A healthy lifestyle is vital at every age, yet obesity remains a concern in Louisiana. In Sabine Parish, we partner with preschools and the Council on Aging to promote nutrition and activity. The Happy Healthy Me curriculum teaches preschoolers healthy habits early, while Let's Eat for the Health of It helps adults, including seniors, make balanced food choices and stay active. By engaging all ages, we foster a lasting culture of wellness.
Through a partnership with a state lesson study program, Sabine Parish 4-H is dedicated to equipping over 700 students with essential life skills that prepare them for real-world challenges. From phone etiquette and internet safety to laundry care, first-aid, cultural awareness, and handling disappointment, the program covers a broad spectrum of practical knowledge. In addition to these valuable lessons, Students can participate in a variety of 4-H clubs beyond the classroom, including photography, cooking, shooting sports, Cloverbuds, and Junior Leaders. These opportunities provide hands-on learning experiences that foster personal growth, leadership, and lifelong skills.
Sabine Parish is a leading producer of poultry and timber, with beef cattle, dairy, and honey production also playing key roles in its agricultural economy. Many retirees are drawn to the area for its abundant recreational opportunities, particularly around Toledo Bend Reservoir, and take great pride in their lawns and gardens. With a strong emphasis on outdoor recreation, wildlife and fisheries management remains a vital topic. The Sabine Master Gardeners host annual educational programs like the “Down and Dirty” seminar, demonstrations at local festivals, and Ag-Magic at the Louisiana State Fair. Over 34 active Master Gardeners educate more than 2,500 citizens each year on landscape design, vegetable gardening, flowering plants, and turf management.
4-H Clubs, school enrichment, field days, publications, newsletters, class series, website, social media and workshops
165 volunteers from 4-H, Master Gardeners, family and community, Poultry and Livestock
LSU AgCenter county agents provide research-based information on plant, aquaculture, wildlife, and animal enterprises to Sabine Parish residents. The total dollar amount from these commodities were: Animal enterprises, $132,786,787; aquaculture and wildlife, $6,513,411 plant enterprises, $59,055,627. Land area — 865.27 square miles; Population —24,145; Population under 18 years old — 24.9%; Population 65 years old and over — 16.8%; Median household income — $52,407; Persons below poverty — 19.6%
Our stakeholders at the parish level are the local supporters and beneficiaries of the LSU AgCenter cooperative extension programs. Their support keeps these critical programs in their communities.