LSU AgCenter Ouachita Parish

10/13/2026

Congratulations to our Northeast Region Nutrition and Community Health Agents! Read more about their national awards in the article at the link below.

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/tblanchard/articles/page1791838400740

10/13/2026

Important safety update! ❗

When canning tomatoes, they must be properly acidified to ensure safety. New research shows that bottled lemon juice must be labeled as "from concentrate" or "reconstituted."

Read the full newsflash from the National Center for Home Food Preservation here: https://ow.ly/S0rg50ZWQj4

10/10/2026

October marks the time you can start planting strawberries in Louisiana. You can access the strawberry growing guide here: https://tinyurl.com/2a5uwted

10/09/2026

Why join the Pennington Generation Study?
For one Louisiana mom of two, it's an opportunity for her family to be part of research that could help children and families in the future. Now in their second year, her family has enjoyed being part of the study and her kids especially enjoy seeing how they've changed from one visit to the next.

Could your family be part of the Pennington Generation? Learn more about the study and who may be eligible: Explore the Pennington Generation study

10/09/2026

On behalf of the Office of the Louisiana Surgeon General, help us better understand healthcare access and community health needs in Louisiana. Share your feedback by completing the Louisiana Community Health Survey: https://bit.ly/LAHealth2026

09/24/2026

The LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service is offering up to thirty paid summer internships for current or rising college junior, senior or graduate students.

Participants will learn how to plan and conduct extension programs by working alongside our educators at a parish Extension office. The deadline to apply is November 15. You can learn more and apply here: https://tinyurl.com/ExtensionInternship23

09/22/2026

The LSU AgCenter is excited to announce the 2027 Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Internship Program. This program is entering its third year, and we plan to place 30 interns across the state during the 2027 summer, to work with our extension agents and faculty. This initiative is an awesome opportunity to obtain an up close and personal exposure to extension and outreach and engage with a dynamic group of agents and faculty and the stakeholders we serve.

Are you a current or rising junior, senior or grad student interested in working in LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension? Spend your summer learning how to plan and conduct extension programs by working alongside our educators at a parish Extension office.