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A horticultural article examining blackberry leafspot, hydrangea wilt, a shrub with fall flowers, and some oak leaf galls.
This article looks at rehabilitating camellias, a blooming confederate rose, and a flowering maple has yellowing leaves.
Article has information to help homeowner recover the loss of landscape trees. Also, there is ID of a fungus, a tree, and a vine.
Enrollment information for the 2020 LaSalle Parish 4-H Shooting Sports
Sweet potato fundraiser informational flyer.
This year we will be holding the Pumpkin Workshop on October 27 in the 4-H Office’s downstairs conference room from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
LaSalle 4-H Dog Show-October 20, 2020
Information for LaSalle youth to enroll in 4-H year 2020-2021.
Open to all 7th-12 grade 4-H members.
This monthly newsletter provides information about activities and events in the LaSalle 4-H program.
The Brella is a hybrid between a rain jacket and poncho. It is ideal for men, women, and teens.
National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), created by HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), is an outreach campaign designed to help people.
List of current members on the LaSalle Parish 4-H Advisory Council.
Dates to remember, Strawberry fundraiser, 4-H activities, Summer Camp, 4-H University, Camp Culinary 2020, and more.
Summer 4-H Camp 2020 at Camp Grant Walker Educational Center for LaSalle 4-H Members.
LaSalle Parish 4-H Advisory Committee - March 12, 2019.
Dates to remember, Jr. Leadership Conference, 4-H trips, scholarships and awards, contests, strawberry sales, and more.
Beef Poster Contest: Theme - Better with Beef - State Division Winners: $200, $100, and $50.
Essay entries are due in the 4-H Office: January 29, 2020. Contact the 4-H office at 318-992-2205 before beginning.
Find out more information about the chicken cookery, sweet potato cookery and cupcake challenge.
In this issue: Dates to remember, cookery contests, art workshop, wildlife workshop, Senior Honor Cords, Career Exploration Camp, and more.
Activities for December through February, Career Exploration Camp, Wildlife Workshop, Art Workshop, Winter Cookery Contest, and more.
Upcoming events, 4-H Senior Cords, 4-H Water Rocket Workshop, 2020 Market and Commercial Animal Validation and more.
Find out more information about events, contests, workshops, camps, fundraiser, and more.
Lots of topics in this issue including events such as The Great Pumpkin Workshop and the 2020 Market and Commercial Animal Validation and more.
LaSalle 4-H'er win big at the 2019 Competition held in Grand Island, Nebraska, on June 23-28.
LaSalle 4-H youth attended the 105th 4-H University held in Baton Rouge, June 18 – 21.
Information and related links for LaSalle Parish.
The forest products industry contributes to each parish economy in several ways, including jobs, wages and purchases in the local economies.
The foods you eat now can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat when you’re young can lead to heart problems as you grow older. Help your heart by making healthy food choices. (PDF Format Only)
Blueberries are among the wild shrubs that produce edible berries – with others being cranberries, bilberries and cowberries. These berries are known for having important health benefits. Learn the uses and health benefits of blueberries in this publication. (PDF Format Only)
Fruits are high in natural acids and can be safely canned in a boiling water bath. Use these recommendations to safely can your fruits. (online only)
Research shows that fruit and vegetables are important to promoting good health. Here is information about why these foods are so nutritious and how to incorporate them into your diet.
If you're one of the many people who is buying and freezing foods in quantity to help combat rising food costs, don't let freezer burn defeat your efforts.
Soaring summer temperatures can be a great threat to active kids, resulting in dehydration and heat-related illness.
In time for summer grilling season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its recommendation for safely cooking solid cuts of pork.
When you’re getting together with family and friends to enjoy summer picnics and cookouts this year, keep food safety in mind to prevent foodborne illnesses.
The LaSalle Parish Extension Office has received calls recently related to stickers in the lawn. The following recommendations have been approved for control of stickers.
LaSalle Parish 4-H newsletter for March 2011.
LaSalle Parish 4-H newsletter for February 2011 includes information about upcoming events and contests.
The upcoming holiday season will provide an overabundance of every kind of food imaginable as well as more opportunities where food will be served. To avoid putting on any extra pounds, here are some simple tips you can follow to help you make it through the holidays.
When families gather for the holidays, gifts are exchanged and relationships are renewed. Gifts don’t have to come in packages. They can be delivered through words and actions.
Home-canned vegetables are safe, nutritious and good to eat – if canned properly. (PDF Format Only)
Practical tips for parents to become involved in their children's schoolwork, including helping with homework. Studies show that with support from parents, the children do better in school.
Tips for how parents can play a key role in helping students develop good habits now.
Gardening is a good way for parents and teachers to spend quality time with children.
Information about the importance of hand-washing and how to do it effectively.
With the increased number of home gardens, more people are interested in freezing or canning surplus fruits and vegetables. Although freezing is one of the simplest and best ways to “put up” most fruits and vegetables, canning can be an economical way to preserve food at home. Use these to steps for safe home canning. (PDF Format Only)
The holidays should be a relaxing time to visit with family and friends, but too often the stress of entertaining can make the season less enjoyable. This article provides tips on how to make holidays more enjoyable.
Food is a necessity for life, and as a result, a three-day emergency food supply is something you hear a lot about when hurricane season approaches. Many people are not sure what makes up a three-day emergency food supply. It actually involves more than just the food.
As the first day of school approaches, many parents find themselves anxious about how their children will adjust.
Breakfast is usually considered the most important meal of the day, but one-fourth of children ages 6 to 11 miss that meal.
Family members should eat together throughout the year. You always hear that family time is very important during the holidays, and eating together as a family allows you to spend more time with loved ones.
News article about family rituals from LaSalle Parish Extension Agent Kimberly Evans.
Although it takes years for children to develop a sound sense of money and how to use it, summer provides a perfect time for parents to lay a foundation for children to form positive money management skills.
News article about gardening with children from LaSalle Parish Extension Agent Kimberly Evans.
