LSU AgCenter Webster and Claiborne Parish Nutrition Education

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

🌱 Kick off National Fruits & Veggies Month with us! Add a burst of color to your plate by including an extra fruit or veggie in every meal or snack. What’s your favorite way to ?

09/01/2026

🌿 September's Taste of Herbs & Spices Feature: Cardamom! 🌿

Known as the "Queen of Spices," cardamom adds a warm, sweet, and slightly citrusy flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. From baked goods and oatmeal to soups and teas, this aromatic spice is a delicious way to enhance flavor while reducing the need for added salt or sugar.

09/01/2026

Time to get started on your fall gardens! Here are just a few of the vegetables you can plant in September in Louisiana:
Broccoli (plants):
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Beans, snap, bush (direct-seed):
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Beets (direct-seed):
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Brussels sprouts (plants):
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Cabbage (plants):
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Carrots (direct-seed):
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Collards (direct-seed):
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Greens, mustard & turnip (direct-seed):
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Kale (direct-seed or plants):
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Swiss Chard (plants):
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Turnips for roots (direct-seed):
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The Louisiana Vegetable Growing Guide showcases even more veggies to plant. View it: https://tinyurl.com/VegetablePlantingGuide

08/31/2026

The Minden Farmers Market will officially open for the season on September 19. This is a great opportunity to support local farmers, gardeners, food producers, and artisans while enjoying fresh, locally grown products. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to stop by to shop, meet local vendors, and celebrate the start of another market season in our community.

08/31/2026

Congratulations, Erin! 🎉🌿 You’re the winner of our Garden Gift Basket! You can stop by the office to pick up your prize. Thank you for sharing your garden with us! 💚

08/31/2026

Our next Wellness Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, September 16th, at Noon CST. The topic for September is “Healthy Eating on a Budget.” To register, scan the QR code in the attached graphic, or visit the Registration Link. We hope that you are able to join us!

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08/30/2026

Help us unlock the secrets to kids’ health in Louisiana! We are looking to partner with Louisiana families to learn more about how physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and other factors affect children’s health and growth. Join the Pennington Generation study today! Each family member who joins the study may earn between $30 and $50 per year.

Learn more here:
www.pbrc.edu/penningtongeneration

08/30/2026

📸 Show us what you're growing! Post a photo of your garden, flowers, herbs, or vegetables in the comments. We'll draw a random winner tomorrow for a special garden prize! 🌻🍅🌼

🌱 SHOW US WHAT YOU’RE GROWING! 🌿

Whether it’s a backyard garden, raised bed, flowerpot, or favorite houseplant, we want to see it!

📸 Post a photo in the comments and tell us a little about what you’re growing for a chance to win a Garden Gift Basket! 🎁

Big garden or small pot, all growers are welcome to enter! 🌻🪴🍅

We can’t wait to see what’s growing in your space!

08/27/2026

🌽🥬 Hidden Gem Alert in Homer, Louisiana! 🍅🫑

Have you discovered the Creole Soul’s Farmers Market & Store? Tucked inside A Gracious Plenty Restaurant, this local gem offers fresh produce, locally grown products, and a wonderful opportunity to support our community's farmers and small businesses.

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, unique local goods, or ingredients for your next family meal, the Creole Soul Farmers Market is worth the stop!

📍 Creole Soul Farmers Market
📍 Located inside A Gracious Plenty Restaurant
📍 628 N Main St, Homer, LA 71040

Shopping local helps strengthen our local economy, supports area farmers, and gives families access to fresh, nutritious foods. 🌱❤️

Stop by, explore what's in season, and discover all the delicious treasures waiting for you. I just picked up some fresh local ingredients to make a healthy homemade pizza!