LSU AgCenter Richland Parish

03/19/2026

STOP BY TODAY!!

You are cordially invited to the Richland Parish Extension Service (located at 702 Madeline Street, Rayville) Open House on March 19th from 10-3:30P! You are more than welcome to come and go as your schedule allows!

Stop in to meet our staff, share your ideas, and explore community issues together!

Refreshments, resources, and good conversation will be available!

You are cordially invited to the Richland Parish Extension Service (located at 702 Madeline Street, Rayville) Open House on March 19th from 10-3:30P! You are more than welcome to come and go as your schedule allows!

Stop in to meet our staff, share your ideas, and explore community issues together!

Refreshments, resources, and good conversation will be available!

03/06/2026

You are cordially invited to the Richland Parish Extension Service (located at 702 Madeline Street, Rayville) Open House on March 19th from 10-3:30P! You are more than welcome to come and go as your schedule allows!

Stop in to meet our staff, share your ideas, and explore community issues together!

Refreshments, resources, and good conversation will be available!

03/05/2026

HOW TO GROW DILL?

Plant dill seeds in warm soil after frost in a sunny, well-drained spot. Sow shallowly, keep moist, thin seedlings, and resow regularly. Harvest leaves early or collect mature seeds.

03/04/2026

HOW CAN YOU USE DILL SEED?

Dill seeds add warm flavor to pickles, breads, and marinades. They also pair well with other spices. Toasting boosts their taste, and drinking dill seed tea may support digestion.

03/03/2026

WHAT IS DILL SEED?

Dill seed, the dried fruit of Anethum graveolens, offers warm, slightly bitter citrus flavor. Used in pickling and breads, it provides minerals and fiber and traditionally supports digestion and culinary aroma.

03/02/2026

Flavors of Health is a nutrition and health program with a community focus that provides classes and workshops on a variety of topics that empower individuals and families to make healthy food and fitness choices and to live healthful lives.

Visit us at the Richland Extension Office OR your local Richland Parish Library (Rayville, Delhi, and Mangham Branches) to get a free sample of this month's Spice: Dill Seed

02/27/2026

Are you passionate about empowering young people, building strong communities, and making a real difference?

The LSU AgCenter Richland Parish Office is looking for a dynamic, people‑centered 4‑H Agent to lead our parish-wide youth development program!

If you’re energized by teamwork, enjoy working with people of all backgrounds, and want a career where no two days look the same—this job is calling your name. Come help shape the next generation of leaders in Richland Parish!

Don't Wait, Click the Link Below TODAY!!

Work Location: The Extension office is in Rayville, Louisiana. The area to be served is Richland Parish, which is in Northeast Louisiana, with a population of approximately 20,000 residents. Richland parish has 12 schools. The parish 4-H program serves approximately 560 enrolled 4-H youth and serves...

02/18/2026

Richland Parish 4-H is selling LOUISIANA STRAWBERRIES!!

Cost: $25 PER FLAT

All proceeds help students pay for 4-H University, Summer Camp, and other activities

Orders must be made and paid by March 17th

Pickup Day/Time is: Monday, March 23rd from 1:30-4:30

Checks can be to "Richland 4-H Foundation"

Please contact a 4-Her or you may call/stop by the Richland Parish Extension Office to place your order!!

01/21/2026

08/27/2025

Back to school means back to sports for families with athletes. This , help your kids fuel up for gameday and recover from practice with these 7 tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
- Choose whole grains for carbohydrates that provide lasting energy.
- Include protein in meals and snacks throughout the day.
- Skip greasy, high fat foods that can cause sluggishness.
- Store snacks at the proper temperature to avoid food poisoning.
- Focus on hydration throughout the day.
- Leave plenty of time for digestion before games or practice.
- Incorporate low-fat or fat-free milk into meals to help build strong bones and muscles

08/26/2025

One way to raise healthy eaters is to invite your kids to help in the kitchen. This , give your children the opportunity to assist with age-appropriate cooking tasks: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/articles/page1563825723982