Social
Volunteers: 4-H Club seeks shooting sports volunteering
Area 4-H programs are presently seeking adult volunteers age 21 years and older to assist with their Outdoor Skills Shooting Sports programs. […]
Articles by LSU AgCenter News
Lifestyles
Parish school volunteers do more than just organize bake sales and fairs
With the start of school, many parents’ thoughts go to preparing their child for a positive start, however, little time is spent figuring out how parents can get involved in supporting their child during the school year, according to 4-H youth development professor Dr. Janet Fox. […]
Lifestyles
State leaders invite students to find their niche in a local 4-H organization
More than 179,000 youth in Louisiana have found a home in 4-H. […]
Health
2007 Back to school series
Don’t let your child’s after-school snack attack catch you off guard. Keep plenty of healthy food choices from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPyramid on hand to satisfy ravenous appetites. […]
Lifestyles
College students who also work have advantages other kids don’t, says LSU expert
Employment is more than a way for students to make money, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. […]
Lifestyles
Back to School Series
Start the school year off right by sending your kids to school using a budget and the money-management skills you will teach them. […]
Health
Studies show that lack of fluids reduce athletic ability
Athletes need adequate fluids for optimal physical performance. Dehydration impairs performance by causing cramps, weakness and headache. […]
Lifestyles
Kindergarten is a milestone of preparation for both parents and children
A milestone for many families is the day their child begins kindergarten. Typically, in Louisiana, children must be age 5 prior to September 30 to enter kindergarten and families must enroll their children in a kindergarten program. […]
News
College Perils: sex, drugs and . . . credit cards? You be the judge
As you prep your college-bound kids for all the perils in life, don’t forget money management, advises LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. […]