By The Plaquemine Post South
The Iberville Parish 4-H Program, Iberville Agricultural Education Program and Iberville FFA Chapter hosted the 3rd Annual Iberville AgAdventures Expo at the C.M. "Mike" Zito Multipurpose Arena on March 16-17. More than 750 2nd-5th grade students, 40 educators and 70 chaperones visited the expo.
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A major paper mill closed its fine paper production unit near Baton Rouge, and it is causing a major concern for forestry operations in the area. An economic analysis indicates it will have more than a $200 million-effect on the local economy the first year. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has the story.
Across Louisiana, 4-H'ers are showing their animals at local livestock shows with aspirations to qualify for the state show. While pygmy goats are one of the smaller show animals, it still takes a big effort to get them ready for the competition. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux tells us how one 4-H'er preps his goat for showing.
January 31, 2019
