LSU AgCenter Ouachita Parish

The 2024 Forestry Forum is scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024, 8 am - 12 pm at the West Monroe Convention Center, Trenton Room, 901 Ridge Avenue, West Monroe, LA. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the program is scheduled to begin at 8:30 am. Early registration is due by Friday, January 5, 2024. The registration form can be found below. For more details contact Luke Stamper at (318) 649-2663 or (318) 744-5442 or by email at [email protected]

If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in meetings and activities, please call the Catahoula Extension Office at 744-5442. Participation in activities and events is open to all citizens without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. The LSU AgCenter provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

The Sallie Humble Garden Club had a blast learning about fungi this week. They even found some cool mushrooms and puffballs in the school yard. Was a great chance to rake up some fallen leaves for composting, too!

Learn how to make an easy Sweet Potato Hash recipe with Area Nutrition Agent, Cathy Agan.

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Learn more about the updated USDA hardiness zones with Horticulturalist, Kerry Heafner.

Louisiana Living: In the Garden with Kerry Heafner WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Kerry Heafner returns to the studio for another edition of In the Garden with Kerry Heafner. Kerry discusses hardiness zones. For mor…

Sweet potato fries two ways!

BUILD A HEALTHY MEAL: Sweet Potato Fries 2 Ways The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Healthcare Connections have partnered to produce the video series ‘Build a Healthy Meal.’ We’ll show you how to make easy, tas...

The LSU AgCenter Ouachita Office is closed on November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from us and our coworkers in the Northeast Region.

Talking turkey - Check out this guide to safely roasting a turkey.

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Follow these food safety tips to avoid an unwelcome holiday guest.

Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays Following these safe food-handling practices will help prevent food poisoning, also called foodborne illness.

Get the scoop on how to safely prepare your holiday turkey.

Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely Follow the steps to safely store, thaw, handle, and cook your turkey.

Turkey day is coming soon. Make food safety a part of your Thanksgiving traditions by following these guidelines for preparing your turkey.https://www.fightbac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Roast-Turkey.pdf

Check out our new robotics club. 4-H offers so much for youth!

How fun!

Come garden with us.

Fall learning garden workday with Taynylei Plant-ery!
Come out and try some Pumpkin Fluff and have fun with us in the garden!

Living with diabetes means finding the right recipes can be a challenge. So, we made it a little easier for you! Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert ideas, our diabetes-friendly recipes have got you covered: https://bit.ly/BuildAHealthyMealDiabetes

Did you know that 90-95% of all diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes? Knowing the signs and practicing healthy habits can help you prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. Learn more about the types and signs: https://bit.ly/AgCenterDiabetes

It's Workout Wednesday again! Don't let the dropping temps keep you from getting your steps in. Walk in the comfort of your home with this indoor walking video.

1 Mile | EASY START | Walk at Home A new workout from Walk at Home®The EASY START series is the perfect way to get back to a regular routine of walking workouts! Just press play - follow the e...

Did you know that flour is a raw ingredient and should not be eaten without being cooked?

A lighter version of Tres Leches Cake? Yes, please.

Tres Leches Cake | Dinner Tonight Enjoy this healthier version of a classic Tres Leches Cake! An exclusive recipes from our Healthy Cooking School that we are sharing with you now! Related Posts Pistachio CakeA delightful […]

Check out this cute 4-H merchandise! You can help support our 4-H program by buying from our online store.

We are so excited to announce that our merch store is READY!

We have both Ouachita 4-H and Shooting Sports items for sale at the link below. Be sure to select each item to see both available designs. All funds raised will go right back into making Ouachita 4-H programming accessible for all youth! All funds raised from shooting sports items sold will go right back into the shooting sports program.

https://op-4h-2.itemorder.com/

And don't forget about our fun 4-H Sock fundraiser!

https://www.bloomforgoodonlinestore.com/shop/?campaignid=4447

Email [email protected] with any questions!

The rain is canceling our Learning Garden workday, but we will reschedule.

The Fall Workday is taking a rain check... literally! In the world of gardening, rain is like liquid gold for our plants, but when it decides to bless us on a workday, well, it can make things a tad bit messy!

But worry not, fellow gardeners! 🌦️ The rain can't dampen our spirits for long. Stay tuned for an announcement about the new date for our next exciting gardening event. We're eager to get back out there, get our hands in the soil, and keep the green goodness growing! 🌻🌿 Lets get growing

Thank you to ULM nursing students for volunteering to stencil playground activities with us today at Lexington Elementary School!

Below is the link to a recipe for a Black Bean and Broccoli Quesadillas with Homemade Picante Sauce.

BUILD A HEALTHY MEAL: Black Bean and Broccoli Quesadillas with Picante Sauce Louisiana Healthcare Connections and the LSU AgCenter have teamed up to produce the video series ‘Build a Healthy Meal.’ We show you how to make easy, tasty ...

Way to go Mrs. Maza!

Big Eagle News!!
Mrs. Maza, our 4-H sponsor was presented with a grant David Smith of the Kiwanis Club. We can't wait to see the great things our 4-H students will experience. Congratulations Mrs. Maza and thank you Kiwanis Club for your contribution to our eagles.

Planning to carve pumpkins this year? Don’t let those seeds go to waste! Try this quick and easy roasted pumpkin seed recipe for a tasty fall snack:
https://bit.ly/RoastedPumpkinSeedSnack

Getting the right amount of sleep can reduce your risk for chronic disease. Do you know how much sleep you should be getting each night? Find out at:
https://bit.ly/HealthAndSleep

Come out and garden with us!

Join us for some fall fun at the Learning Garden on Marion Street! We will be assembling and filling raised beds. Bring a friend!

Our Healthy Young People Empowerment (HYPE) Coalition is for teens ages 13 to 18 and meets today. Interested teens may join us at 4:00 PM at the Henrietta Johnson Community Center in Monroe. We will focus on leadership, citizenship, and healthy living. Teens will learn cooking skills, practice healthy lifestyles, and better the community. Call 318-323-2251 for more information.

We are recruiting members for the Riverbend on the Move Walking Group that will be starting later this year. Sign up if you would like to join us and walk for good health. We will be walking at the Riverbend Community Health Park behind the West Monroe Community Center.

It's National Women's Blood Pressure Awareness Week! Learn how healthy habits can help change modifiable risk factors.

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It is workout Wednesday! Click on the link below.

20 Minute Super Walk! Walk at Home by Leslie Sansone Walk along and BOOST your energy sky high! The beautiful cast of Walkers inspire us beyond all the health benefits ... they "each" walked off 100 pounds!!! ...

Kindergarten students at Kiroli Elementary are learning about healthy eating through our SNAP-Ed program. They used flip books to create a healthy plate.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular physical activity are just a few ways to help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Physical activity can help lower your risk for other cancers. Learn which ones here:

What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk of Breast Cancer? Learn about things you can do to lower your chance of getting breast cancer.

It’s officially fall, so y’all know what that means. It’s time for chili! Check out our quick, healthy, low-cost recipe: https://bit.ly/FourBeanChili

Burn ban map as of this afternoon, 6 October 2023, from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal.

Are you passionate about nutrition education, public health, and community development? We have an exciting job opportunity for you! We are hiring a field coordinator who will support SNAP-Ed staff in:
• Implementing educational programs for limited-resource audiences.
• Developing and maintaining community coalitions.
• Making policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes aimed at improving food and physical activity access.

Apply by October 18 at https://bit.ly/SNAPEdCoordinator!
(NOTE: This position will be housed in Baton Rouge.)

Don’t forget that sharing the road is the responsibility of drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. Learn how you can contribute to : https://bit.ly/WalkSafeDriveSafe

It's Wednesday, so why not make it Workout Wednesday, and include physical activity in your day. Give this video a try to be active at home.

Move More, Virginia! 30 Minute Workout