NW Region Red River Research Station

08/31/2026

Research Supporting Job Opportunity!
LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station 29.75 hours weekly/Monday-Friday

Job Duties: The successful candidate will perform a variety of research support activities, including soil, plant, water, and greenhouse gas sampling; sample processing and preparation; participation in grain harvest and field plot establishment; and coordination with Research Associates, Scientists, and students. This position is supported through federally funded research projects.

Interested parties can fill out applications at:
Red River Research Station
262 Research Station Drive, Bossier City, La.71112
or email Donna at [email protected] for an application.

The LSU AgCenter provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Additional info: www.lsuagcenter.com/eeo. Should you need any ADA accommodation, please contact Donna Haynes 318-741-7430 no later the 10 days prior to the event.

08/28/2026

Fashion and Beyond On Tour

For Details - Contact your local 4-H Agent

08/26/2026

🌾🎨 Get ready to roll into the 4th Annual Hay Bale Decorating Contest at the Homesteader's Conference! Gather your crew, grab a few cans of spray paint, and turn an ordinary hay bale into a masterpiece. Let your creativity run wild and show off your decorating skills! The theme this year is: Life is Better on the Farm.

08/20/2026

Exciting News to All:

Our Louisiana Homesteader's Conference Poster Contest has begun.

Deadline: September 18, 2026

The winning artwork will:
Be featured at the conference, on social media, and other conference promotion outlets

Be produced into 16x20 prints to be sold at the conference ($20 per poster)

Rules:
Any ages can enter
Any medium is welcome
Absolutely no AI-generated images will be considered
All submissions must be dropped off at the Red River Research Station by the deadline

Red River Research Station
262 Research Station Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112

Questions?
Call: 318-741-7430
Email: [email protected]

08/18/2026

IMPORTANT VENDOR ALERT

We have been made aware that individuals who are not affiliated with the LSU AgCenter Louisiana Homesteader Conference & Expo are posting on our event page claiming to accept vendor applications and reserve vendor spaces. Please be advised that these individuals are NOT associated with our event.

Yes, we are currently accepting vendor reservations, but the ONLY authorized contacts for vendor registration and event information are:

Donna Haynes
Office: 318-408-0971 or 318-741-7430
[email protected]

Bill Waltman

Northwest Region Red River Research

We encourage all vendors and participants to verify that you are corresponding with one of the contacts listed above before submitting payments or sharing information.

A vendor recently contacted us concerning a payment issue, and we discovered that the individual she had been communicating with was not associated with our organization or event.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding vendor registration, please contact Donna Haynes at 318-408-0971, 318-741-7430, or [email protected].

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the LSU AgCenter Louisiana Homesteader Conference & Expo!

08/07/2026

Louisiana Homesteader Conference & Expo

With concerns about foodborne illnesses making headlines, many people are taking a closer look at where their food comes from. Learning how to grow, raise, and preserve your own food provides peace of mind, healthier choices, and greater self-sufficiency for your family.

Join us October 16-17, 2026, at the Red River Research Station for the 2026 Louisiana Homesteader Conference & Expo.

Last year, more than 2,000 people attended, making it one of the Southeast's premier educational events for homesteaders, gardeners, small farmers, and anyone interested in a more self-reliant lifestyle. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced homesteader, you'll learn practical skills from experts and discover new ways to produce, preserve, and provide more of your own food.

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/30/2026