Red River Parish Extension - LSU AgCenter

10/13/2026

SHREVEPORT, La. — The LSU AgCenter's fourth annual Homesteaders Conference and Expo is returning this weekend, offering families an opportunity to learn everything from backyard gardening to livestock management.The free

10/13/2026

Please see below about Tomato sales at the NW Region Red River Research Station

10/03/2026

10/01/2026

We have extra mums for sale! $20. Yellow, Purple, Bronze, White, Tri-color, and Red. For every mum you buy, you’re supporting 4-H students all over Red River Parish. Please share!!!!! Delivery available in Coushatta!

09/30/2026

Look at this great speaker line up!

Our Louisiana Homesteader Conference continues to grow every year, and we look forward to seeing everyone as we not only have some great topics that will be presented by our expert speakers, but we have something for everyone at this Fun Fall Festival. Enjoy a big variety of vendors, food trucks, hayrides, a free corn maze, antique tractor plow demonstrations, petting zoo, and we are excited that special guest from Swamp People, Bruce Mitchell and Anna Ribbeck (Anna The Archer) will be there October 17, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM. We are happy to do this for you as we continually promote self-sufficiency and are proud that this great event is Free!

09/30/2026

Y'all come say hi to me and Anna at the Louisiana Homesteader Conference on Saturday, October 17. Admission is free!

We'll have a booth. We're also giving a presentation where we are teaching how to cook and identify oyster mushrooms!

Location: LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station, 262 Research Station Dr, Bossier City, LA 71112

09/30/2026

09/14/2026

If you're planting trees or shrubs this fall and winter, make sure you know your USDA Plant Hardiness zone. This will help you select plants that are more likely to thrive in your area.