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300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302
Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971
Links to Hurricane Information
The LSU AgCenter provides consumer with helpful information on what to do before and after the storm.
2008 4-H Summer Sewing Workshop
The Rapides Parish 2008 4-H Sewing Workshop was held July 21-25 at the LSU AgCenter Extension Office.
Rapides Parish Fair Information
The Forty-eighth Annual Rapides Parish Fair will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana, October 8-12, 2008 inclusive on the Coliseum and Fairground site on the Leesville Highway.
2008 Rapides Parish Fair Premium Book
Information provided on classes and premiums for the 2008 Rapides Parish Fair in the adult and senior citizen divisions; nursing home division; and pre-4-H and 4-H youth divisions.
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The Importance of Hand Washing
Quincy Cheek held a handwashing demonstration at New Bethel Community Baptist Church during their health fair.
Quincy's Recipe Corner
Quincy Cheek, the new Extension Agent in nutrition, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La. each month.
Child Care Provider Classes
Classes for child care providers and child care centers are posted quarterly. For Class A and in-home caregivers, the price is $7.50; for Class B providers, the price is $42.50. The orientation class is mandatory for in-home caregivers, and the price is $10 for that 4-hour class.
Ways With Figs
This article contains useful information on preparation and storage of figs. It also contains a fig preserve recipe and the often requested Strawberry-flavored Fig Jam.
Controlling Bagworms
Bagworms create problems for many homeowners. Timing is critical in controlling bagworms.
Helping Children Cope in the Aftermath of Hurricanes
During the aftermath of hurricanes the emotional expressions by adults influence the reactions of children in their care.
Parish Joint Advisory Council
Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Joint Advisory Council.
Shooting Sports Image Gallery
Images from the 4-H Shooting Sports Outdoor Skills Camp held at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife Fisheries in Woodworth, Louisiana.
4-H "U" Images
Images from the 4-H "U" competition held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the LSU campus can be found here.
2008 Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Contest
This flyer provides rules and regulations on the Rapides Parish Fair Queen's Contest to be held October 4, 2008. Any additional information on the Queen's Contest can be obtained by calling Janice Derbonne at (318) 767-3968 or Sherri Bennett at (318) 793-8268.
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