(Distributed 11/13/08) The holidays are time to enjoy special desserts that you might make only once a year. Some of these foods require special care to prevent foodborne illnesses, warns LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

You are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Use MyPyramid to help your preschooler eat well, be active, and be healthy. MyPyramid for Preschoolers is for children 2 to 5 years of age.

A mixture of fun and education offered in these summer camps teaches youth the value of Louisiana's coastline and marshes, as well as other lessons for a lifetime.

Youth Wetlands Week lessons for grades 4 through high school for the 2007-2008 school year can be downloaded here.

Proper handling of game meat or fish from the field or stream to the table is extremely important. This publication contains guidelines and hints to help you make sure the food you are consuming is handled and prepared safely.

Students will be allowed to wear camouflage in celebration of Youth Wetlands Week (April 20 - 24, 2009).

Louisiana’s got milk because the LSU AgCenter supports a research program that helps keep the Louisiana dairy industry surviving and thriving. In 2007, Louisiana had 207 dairy operations that contributed nearly $200 million to the state’s economy. The concentration of dairy research is at the LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station in Franklinton.

A brief description of the proper handwashing technique and related web links are given.

Date, time, location and registration form for the 4-H Hunting and Shotgun Clinic.

Learn all about safe ATV riding and protective gear from certified ATV Safety Institute (ASI) instructors at this 4-H ATV Rider Course. A registration form is included.