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Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
The Ouachita 4-H Cookery Contest is scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2022 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the 4-H auditorium.
The Northeast Region Newsletter offers the latest research-based information on all things nutrition.
The FCS Spotlight for December is on KidChef Nutrition Workshops with youth for ages 9-12.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
The Northeast Region Newsletter offers the latest research-based information on all things nutrition.
The FCS Spotlight for October is on Play Streets, a "pop-up" play space that includes a variety of play equipment that is mobile and versatile.
The Timber Tales Newsletter provides timely information about forestry and wildlife management for forest landowners.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
Ouachita 4-H is participating in the new 4-H Online enrollment system for the 2021-2022 school year.
LSU AgCenter Ouachita parish Pineapple Lush Trifle recipe.
LSU AgCenter Ouachita parish Blueberry Peach Crisp recipe.
Recipe for a quick, healthy meal.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
The Northeast Region Newsletter offers the latest research-based information on all things nutrition.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
Although we are not certain there will be an Area/Regional Cookery Contest this year, we will continue with our Virtual Ouachita Parish Cookery Contest.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
The 2020-2021 Shooting Sports Registration forms are now available. All completed forms are due to the 4-H office by Friday, October 16, 2020.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
4-H enrollment forms are available in an online format as well as printable format for grades 4-12.
Ouachita 4-H publishes a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events, contests, and dates.
The health forms for Ouachita 4-H members have been recently updated and are available on the LSU AgCenter Louisiana 4-H webpage.
Recipe for a delicious vegetable dish.
An indoor playground was created at Shady Grove Elementary School to help students have active recess play even on bad weather days.
Ouachita Parish Healthy Communities projects are aiming to help make the healthy choice the easy choice.
The LSU AgCenter's Greauxing Gardens program has helped schools establish raised bed gardens. Schools in Ouachita Parish have participated in the program.
This agricultural awareness event helps students learn about the origins of their food and how to make healthy choices.
Chipotle Chili Pepper Chicken is a fast and easy recipe that is full of flavor.
Proper food storage can help you preserve food quality, make the most of your food dollar, and help prevent foodborne illness.
Preparing meals and shopping for food can be much easier with a little planning ahead.
Understanding cooking terms will help you read recipes and follow them to create successful dishes in no time at all.
Safe food handling practices are always important. Food safety basics can help keep your food safe to eat during storage, handling, preparation, and serving.
Basic kitchen tools are essential in preparing a variety of delicious, healthful meals.
Recipes are guides for cooking. Understanding how to read a recipe and measure correctly can help you successfully prepare dishes quickly and easily.
Quick and easy recipe with little clean up.
It can be frustrating to be missing a key ingredient for a recipe. There are some basic substitutions you may be able to make from other ingredients.
4-H has numerous camping experiences available for 4-H members.
Ouachita 4-H offers educational opportunities including contests, events, and awards.
The Ouachita 4-H Photography Club is open for all 4-H'ers in Ouachita Parish.
Recipe for Mushroom Quiche featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, February 5, 2019.
Recipe for Cauliflower Potato Bake featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, December 18, 2018.
Recipe for Pecan Pie Bars featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, November 20, 2018.
Recipe for Fruity Romaine-Spinach Salad featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, October 16, 2018.
Recipe for Easy Eggplant Parmesan featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, September 18, 2018.
The forest products industry contributes to each parish economy in several ways, including jobs, wages and purchases in the local economies.
Recipe for Sweet Potato Cheese Ball featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, November 21, 2017.
Recipe for Stir Fry Cabbage featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, December 19, 2017.
Recipe for Strawberry Fruit Cups featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, March 20, 2018.
Recipe for Broccoli Chicken Frittata featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, February 6, 2018.
Recipe for Peach and Biscuit Bake featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, June 19, 2018.
Recipe for Watermelon Salsa featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, July 24, 2018.
Recipe for Grilled Squash featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, August 21, 2018.
Recipe for Broccoli Chicken Frittata featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, May 1, 2018.
Recipe for Pumpkin Fluff Dip featured on KARD TV-14's Louisiana Living segment, Farm to Table, October 17, 2017.
The Advisory Leadership Council System is used by the LSU AgCenter as one method of responding to the needs of the people of Louisiana.
It's time for our winter dance to celebrate our 4th and 5th graders! We will be "Chilling in the Past" with our fun theme!
Children need to stay hydrated, and if they are playing a sport, it seems to make sense to most people. Sports drinks come in a variety of brands and a wide array of flavors so kids enjoy drinking them. Sports drinks contain carbohydrates, minerals, flavoring, and electrolytes like sodium and potassium.
The most popular vegetable in the world is the potato. Even so, potatoes often get a bad rap because of their high carbohydrate content in the form of starch. However, in addition to being rich in carbohydrates, potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, and B vitamins.
Sweet potatoes are a popular Louisiana vegetable. Sweet potatoes are a great addition to any meal. Sweet potatoes can be substituted in almost any recipe that calls for apples, squash, or white potatoes.
If you've been looking for an opportunity to step up and take on a greater leadership role in 4-H, this is for you!
Blueberries are nutritious and delicious. Louisiana Market Maker can help you find local sources of blueberries.
Fresh Louisiana strawberries are nutritious and delicious. They can be preserved for later use.
Homeowners often have questions on controlling sticker weed in their lawns. The best defense against weeds in a home lawn is to have a dense, healthy turf canopy. Herbicides are used as supplemental aids in controlling weeds.
Blueberries fit into any general home landscape design. Researchers have shown that a serving of blueberries provides more antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables.
Shooting Sports is an active program available to Ouachita 4-H members. This club is for everyone: girls, boys, young, old, experienced, inexperienced, urban and rural. You don’t have to know how to shoot a firearm to join.
Honey bees are being developed to take advantage of hygienic behaviors to help control varroa mites. The detecting and removing of a mite infested brood guarantees the health of the colony and helps eliminate varroa mites.
Tips on how to keep varroa mites from affecting a bee hive.
