The vegetable pear, also called mirliton, chayote or mango squash, is a member of the cucumber family that produces delicious one-seeded fruit in the fall. This vining plant resembles cucumbers, but is much more vigorous in growth and more prolific in fruit production.
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications to participate in the Atchafalaya Chapter of the Louisiana Master Gardener Program.
The Louisiana Master Gardener is an LSU program that trains volunteers in horticulture by utilizing the latest research based information conducted at the LSU AgCenter.
Erin Blanchard of Cecilia was crowned Queen of the St Martin Parish Cattleman’s Association for 2016. After a whirlwind few days of presentations and interviews at the State Cattleman’s Convention in Houma, she was honored as Louisiana’s Cattleman’s Association Queen.
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications to participate in the Atchafalaya Chapter of the Louisiana Master Gardener Program.
The Louisiana Master Gardener is an LSU program that trains volunteers in horticulture by utilizing the latest research based information conducted at the LSU AgCenter.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Craig A. McCain, reminds agricultural producers that FSA provides a receipt to customers who request or receive assistance or information on FSA programs.