The Citizenship program area helps build strong leaders that are involved in their community. View the list of project books available to 4-H members interested in Citizenship.

It's time to educate your peers and the community-at-large about the special needs of families and children undergoing challenging life events. April is the month of the military child, and it is important we recognize the sacrifices made by not only our deployed forces, but their families as well.

"Learn by doing" is the 4-H club slogan. 4-H members don't just read about things; they do them.

4-H sponsors a Textile and Apparel Program available for both youth and adults interested in the multi-billion dollar fashion industry. Whether your passion is apparel design, walking the runway or taking an active leadership role, you can discover yourself and improve your skills in 4-H.

4-H can trace its roots in Louisiana to the boys' corn club, which began in Avoyelles Parish in 1908 with the help of the parish superintendent of education, V. L. Roy, and the dean of the College of Agriculture, Dr. W.R. Dodson.

The Louisiana 4-H Youth Development program will be viewed in communities statewide as an invaluable and essential source of non-formal education. Salaried and volunteer staff will be recognized for their expertise in creating dynamic and interactive learning experiences.

Contact your parish LSU AgCenter Extension office and obtain an enrollment card. Complete the enrollment card, and have your parent or guardian to sign the back of the card.

The benefits youth derive from the 4-H Shooting Sports program are described in this brochure.

The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics.

Links to YouTube videos featuring the Louisiana 4-H Museum.

(Distributed 08/20/10) MANSURA, La. – A dozen new members of the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame were recognized at a ceremony Aug. 11 at the Louisiana 4-H Museum here for their years of service to 4-H clubs across the state.

STEP INTO GOVERNMENT 4-H CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION GUIDE: To become an active citizen you need to know what's going on around you. To become more informed, engage in current events by using the media. In this practice, read daily newspapers, watch national news programs and view relevant films to understand current issues facing youth and families.

The service-learning project that 4-H'ers of Bienville Parish decided on was Literacy Promotion. The goal of the project was to promote literacy throughout Bienville Parish in addition to educating youth on workforce preparation and promoting 4-H while helping out a school in need. To find out more...

The African-American Inventors Curriculum was designed by a team of educators from The Ohio State University Extension Service to encourage fourth- through eighth-grade youth to develop creative and critical thinking skills, to encourage young people to view themselves as inventors and problem solvers, to increase youths' awareness of African-American history and culture and to comprehend and apply scientific principles in everyday life.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is September 17. The National Constitution Center offers new and exciting resources to engage students in the Constitution, current events and civic learning. Visit the website to learn more about the U. S. Constitution: http://www.constitutionday.com/

More than 4 million young people have been part of Louisiana 4-H since its beginnings in 1908. Now 4-H alumni have the opportunity to revisit those experiences – some of which were life-changing – by planning a trip to a new museum in Mansura dedicated to 4-H.

Take this civics quiz to test your knowledge of the United States Constitution. Plus get creative ideas to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

Print-ready ads and graphics for promoting the Louisiana 4-H Museum.

BOOMERANG is a 15-session youth development program, geared to youth in individualized curricula for grade 4-5, grade 6 and grade 7-8.

Print-ready mini flyers to copy and distribute to groups; available in color or black and white.

Make new memories and preserve old ones with your family and friends by participating in the "Making Memories" program series offered by the Louisiana 4-H Museum. Museum director and veteran storyteller Rose Anne St. Romain will present the sessions from 10-11 a.m. on the first and third Saturdays of every month. The museum will remain open until 2 p.m. on those Saturdays.

Vermilion Parish. Year inducted: 2008. Charles Dill Sr. was a volunteer leader for more than 30 years. He was a charter member of the Vermilion Parish 4-H Foundation and helped the foundation to reach its $100,000 goal.

On September 17, many youth groups will be studying the Constitution in honor of National Constitution and Citizenship Day. Resources are provided to help you learn more about the U. S. Constitution.

“What positive outcomes in youth, adults, and communities result from the presence of critical elements in a 4-H experience?” A group of evaluators reviewed the basic and applied research on characteristics of effective programs for youth development. From this process, eight essential elements were identified focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence.

Find out how you can implement a Junior Master Gardener program in Louisiana.

East Baton Rouge. Year Inducted 2010: Albert H.Steinbach, an East Baton Rouge Parish cattleman, served the 4-H program for more than 40 years as a volunteer, advocate, fundraiser and philanthropist.

Programs of Distinction is a recognition program that highlights high-quality youth development programs within Cooperative Extension occurring in communities across the United States. Louisiana 4-H has several programs that have earned this honor.

Louisiana is renowned as an outdoor sports paradise. It’s a reputation earned by the world-class outdoor opportunities found across the state. To take advantage of these opportunities and make them safer, Louisiana 4-H is involved with an outdoor skills program that has become the fastest growing program within 4-H.

The Jeff Davis and Lafayette 4-H Jr. Leaders were rewarded for their work throughout the 2009-2010 school year with an awards trip to San Antoino, Texas, from July 12-15, 2010. Jr. Leaders are involved in 4-H service projects in their parishes and assist 4-H events throughout the year to be able to attend the awards trip. To find out more...

Caddo Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. For more than 50 years, Jack Dillard has been an extension agent and a 4-H parent, grandparent and volunteer as well as ambassador of the 4-H program in northwest Louisiana and East Texas.

Along with the sacrifice of having a parent away for months at a time, military children face many unique obstacles, such as frequently being uprooted from school, saying goodbye to friends and starting all over again. Join us in applauding their efforts and celebrating the military child. Help build local community support for our military children and families in your own backyard. Contact Operation: Military Kids today.

(Distributed 07/07/10) MANSURA, La. – A dozen honorees will be inducted into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Aug. 14 at the Louisiana 4-H Museum in a facility that also houses the Avoyelles Parish LSU AgCenter extension office.

Ascension Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. Dr. Katherine Beier, of Ascension Parish, was inspired to become an avid volunteer of 4-H work because of all she learned as a nine-year 4-H member. She has been extremely successful in balancing a thriving veterinary practice while sharing her time, resources and expertise helping 4-H’ers for 13 years.

Teach the young about the value of Louisiana’s coastline and marshes, and they’ve learned a lesson for a lifetime. That’s the philosophy behind the LSU AgCenter’s annual series of Marsh Maneuvers camps. They’re unique opportunities to mix fun with education – and in the end, help save our coast.

Information about Louisiana 4-H Museum operating hours, admission and scheduling group tours.

Keep up with OMK events all over the state

This Web site is designed primarily for science fair projects, but these activities also make great projects for 4-H science displays or science learning activities that relate to 4-H projects. Projects are by grade-levels so they’re age-appropriate. There are discussions about topics like scientific method, doing research and constructing a hypothesis. It also has an “Ask an Expert” feature.

KHAS-TV aired a story on the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports teams for National 4–H Shooting competition.

SciGirls is the ultimate destination for girls who love science! SciGirls is an upcoming PBS TV show, a web site, and a resource provider for educators, club leaders and mentors who are working with girls doing science.

LSU AgCenter 4-H OMK, the Audubon Nature Institute and the Alexandria Zoological Park held after-hours camps kust for military families.

Rapides Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. Alice LeJeune, a retired school teacher in Rapides Parish, has served as a 4-H organizational leader for seven years in five elementary 4-H clubs. She is coordinator of the Cloverbud program, which comprises 10 clubs with 150 members in grades K-3.

DeSoto Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. Johnny May’s 71 years of contributions to DeSoto Parish 4-H have been memorable and lasting. He was a 4-H member and a 4-H parent, leader and fundraiser.

Lafayette Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. Anne Chauvin has been a leader in Lafayette Parish for more than 20 years and volunteers about 200 hours annually to the Lafayette Parish 4-H program.

Vermilion Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. Otis J. Stelly Sr. Vermilion Parish (deceased) Year Inducted: 2010 Otis J. Stelly Sr., affectionately known as “Big O” to many youth and adults in Vermilion Parish, served as a volunteer, leader, buyer and 4-H Foundation Board member for 25 years during 1974-1999.

Bienville Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. David Saucier has been involved in 4-H for 38 years as a club member, parent, leader, teacher, school principal, advisory board member and foundation board member. As an educator, his educational philosophy was “everything I do in the classroom is going to connect with 4-H.”

St. Charles Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. Mamie McMillion has been involved with the St. Charles 4-H program since 1973, and she is still active today. She has served as an organizational and project leader, a 4-H Advisory Committee member, a Leadership Advisory Council member, a Junior Leadership Club Leader and parish 4-H foundation treasurer and board member.

Start off this school year with a BANG!

4-H'ers participated in a Clover College session on robotics at the 2009 4-H University. Partnering with the LSU Computer Science department, 4-H kicked off the INSPIRE program.

2009 Fall Lagniappe on Emergency Preparedness was Dangerously Fun!!

4-H State Office. Year Inducted: 2010. With his positive “can do” attitude, Dr. Stanley Lamendola has been a pillar in the 4-H community since he was an eight-year club member in St. James Parish. His extension career spanned 36 years from 1960-1996.

4-H State Office. Year Inducted: 2010 Dr. Denver Loupe’s dedication to 4-H began when he was a 4-H member in Ascension Parish, where he served as the first president of the Ascension Parish 4-H Executive Committee. As an adult, Dr. Loupe served 41 years with the LSU AgCenter from 1952-1993.

Terrebonne Parish. Year Inducted: 2010. Sharon Chatagnier has been an active volunteer at Mulberry Elementary School in Terrebonne Parish for 20 years. Her club members are noted for their fundraising efforts for the Louisiana 4-H Foundation and community service-learning projects such as the annual Veterans Day programs held at the Terrebonne Civic Center.

Operation: Military Kids is putting on a series of camps this summer to help Louisiana's geographically dispersed military children and youth. Camps will be all over the state and open to military kids from all services. Camps include horseback riding, survivor skills, zoo camp, Military Kids Marsh Maneuvers and more.

Vermilion Parish 4-H’ers decided to concentrate on Meningitis awareness as the topic of their service-learning project. The participants held many different project in an effort to raise awareness for their cause. To read more…

Several days throughout the year are dedicated to serving your community. Read here to find out what they are and how you can participate.

(Distributed 06/23/10) Fourteen members of the LSU AgCenter’s Communications and Information Technology units were recipients of national awards at the 2010 Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences conference in St Louis, Mo., on July 15-17.

Each summer a Louisiana 4-H CWF delegation heads to the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) conference gives 4-H youth the opportunity to explore, develop and refine the civic engagement skills they need to be outstanding leaders in their home communities and at the national level.

Driving directions to the Louisiana 4-H Museum on Highway 1 in Mansura, LA from various cities in Louisiana and a link to an online map.

Students at Cypress Cove Elementary partner with the Youth Wetlands Program to plant a rain garden.

Service-learning is a program that was offered by the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H youth development program. The concept takes community service and makes it become more relevant. It allows youth to take ownership of the project while participating in learning experiences.

Download and print a flyer to distribute to a group or include an ad in an online publication to help promote the Louisiana 4-H Museum. Thank you for supporting the legacy of the 4-H program!

Spend a week in Washington DC at the Citizenship Washington Focus Conference with 4-Her’s from across Louisiana. Through sightseeing tours in the living classroom of Washington, D.C., hands-on educational workshops, and visits with your Congressmen, learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who have shaped it, and how you can apply the leadership and citizenship skills you have learned at CWF when you return home.

Every 4-H'er knows about pledging their “health to better living” which involves more than just physical health but strengthening the inner self as well. As health has become a more prevalent issue in recent years, 4-H created the “Health Rocks!’ curriculum for 8-to-12 year olds in an effort to reduce youth tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug usage.

Enjoy a slidshow of photos and brief explanations of exhibit areas located in the Louisiana 4-H Museum. Watch the slideshow as it progresses or click the player buttons to change the slides.

Join kids from across Louisiana for fun in the great outdoors. Each year, Operation: Military Kids organizes camping opportunities for the families of our military service members. Contact the LSU AgCenter 4-H OMK program coordinator for dates and details.

Operation: Military Kids is hosting a Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) Clover College track at this year's 4-H U, with opportunities to join the SOMK State Board. Scholarships are available to anyone interested in attending.

Having fun at 4-H camp is a little something extra for military kids in Louisiana. OMK Camp Lagniappe was enjoyed by children of deployed Servicemembers.

Gov. Bobby Jindal visited the Louisiana 4-H Museum in Mansura in Avoyelles Parish on Aug. 20, 2009.

(Radio News 03/08/10) Every inch of the Louisiana 4-H Museum has a story. 4-H has been helping Louisiana young people develop their full potential for more than 100 years, and the museum tells of that proud history. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 08/10/09) A group of 4-H’ers cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Louisiana 4-H Museum in Avoyelles Parish. The youths, as well as five hundred others in attendance, got to step back in time and see the origins and evolution of Louisiana 4-H, which started one hundred years ago – not far from where the museum sits. (Runtime: 1:42)

(Distributed 07/22/09) MANSURA, La. – The Louisiana 4-H Museum officially opened Saturday (July 18) in this Avoyelles Parish town – the cradle of the state’s 4-H program.

The Junior Leaders of Franklin Parish participated in the Bridging the Gap with Literacy Service-Learning project. The goals of this project were as follows: programming in Franklin Parish will enhance the service learning initiative; youth will become engaged members in their community and will experience a sense of belonging after participating in the project. To find out more...

On March 1, 2010, Congressman Rodney Alexander visited the Louisiana 4-H Museum and met with the Avoyelles Parish 4-H Junior Leaders.

It’s important that the service-learning project belongs to the participants and their community. Young people and community members should work together to identify community needs, plan service activities and evaluate the impact of the service-learning project.

As the service-learning project comes to a close, efforts need to be made to help youth continue to use their new knowledge and skills to make decisions, solve problems and grow as caring, contributing members of their communities.

Calling all past and present Louisiana 4-Hers, leaders, parents, volunteers, agents, and staff!! Help us fill the Louisiana 4-H Museum collection with your memories.

Here are some recommendations for adults who are participating in service-learning with youth.

Youth learn about bullying during the St. Landry Parish 4-H Character Development Program.

Four-H members from Union Parish had an opportunity to share their talents in an effort to help others in their community. Members have made table decorations for residents of the Timberlake Nursing Home and one member even used her cake decorating skills to earn $50 for her school’s cake auction. To read more…

In collaboration with the City of Winnfield, 4-H youth assist with community events and activities throughout the year. To read more...

Vernon Parish has participated in many different service-learning projects including March of Dimes, Haven Ministries, Cystic Fibrosis, Earth Day Projects, and Soft Drink Tabs for Ronald McDonald House. To read more…

As a result of the interest raised by our 2006-07 service learning project, “What Happens in the Environment, Stays in the Environment”, our parish environmental project club, the Green TEENs, was formed. The club has three main goals: 1) to learn about environmental issues here in our parish, 2) to serve the community by helping with environmental projects, and 3) to educate others about environmental issues. To read more…

Evaluation is a step of the service-learning cycle. It is where you evaluate the project and make changes where they are needed. To learn more, look at the following resources.

Service-learning is a teaching method that combines academic instruction, meaningful service and critical, reflective thinking to enhance learning and civic responsibility. Use this rubric to evaluate the progress of your service-learning project while you're doing it and once you've completed it.

The meaningful service checklist will help you to determine if you have met all of the hallmarks of meaningful service.

Here are some scenarios of meaningful service. To learn more...

Here is a resource of what makes service meaningful. Read to find out more...

You'll find the Service-Learning Preparation and Planning Sheet invaluable as you plan your next service-learning project. The sheet provides a framework for success for your service-learning project. .

Here are some situations designed to provide an opportunity for you to think about and design effective service-learning projects to addresses the needs outlined in the situations.

It is important for youth to have the voice when it comes to service-learning. To learn more...

East Baton Rouge Parish Junior Leaders broke into two tracks, one for animals and one for nature, for service-learning activities this year. To learn more...

Grant parish youth started this project, Courthouse Christmas, with the goal to provide 4-H members the opportunity to make decorations and decorate the community Christmas tree. To find out more...

The celebration stage is the point on the service-learning cycle where you celebrate the accomplishments of your project. Take a look at the resources provided for ideas and assistance on celebration.

4-H'ers from Vermillion parish participated in the 4-H Rocks the House and the Senate service-learning project with the goals to increase the number of registered voters in Vermilion parish, to increase the number of people who vote in the scheduled elections, and to educate members about the political party system. To find out more...

Lafourche parish 4-H'ers participated in the Lafourche Junior Leaders are Pawsitively Great service-learning project. The goals of this project were to encourage and promote responsible per ownership, kindness, consideration and compassion towards animals, support education and legislation for the humane treatment of animals, and the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. To find out more...

Reflection is a very important part of the service-learning cycle. On this page, there are some resources and ideas to assist you in reflection. To read more...

Youth from Red River parish participated in the Day of Service service-learning project. The goal of this project was to collaborate with area businesses, clubs, and churches for parish-wide beautification. To find out more...

The Junior Leaders in DeSoto Parish participated in the Crossing Generations service-learning project. Their goals for this project were for the youth of the Junior Leader Club to form meaningful relationships with residents at a local senior facility and to teach youth to value and respect senior citizens. To find out more...

The 4-H Million Trees Project (4HMT) is an international service-learning project to inspire the approximately 6.5 million North American 4-H youth to plant 1 million trees to combat global climate change.

Since 1908, Louisiana 4-H has engaged youth in practical hands-on learning experiences that instill values and teach life skills. As technology and social norms changed, so did 4-H projects, programs, and camps.

Breif answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Louisiana 4-H Museum.

Madison Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Ann Keene, who has 31 years of volunteer service to 4-H, is a 4-H Foundation past chair. She has received the Louisiana 4-H Alumni Award, 4-H Attorney General’s Livestock Leader Award and State Fair of Louisiana Volunteer Leader of the Year award.

Louisiana 4-H offers several opportunities for youth interested in videography.

The video allows students get a glimpse into the careers of wetland professionals who are making a difference in Louisiana’s unique habitats.

Links to good places to eat, sleep, visit and enjoy in Avoyelles Parish, home of the Louisiana 4-H Museum!

Livingston parish 4-H'ers participated in the Easter Baskets for Nursing Home Residents service-learning project. Youth and adults collaborated to make eight Easter Baskets for the elderly in the local nursing home. To find out more...

This educational effort funded by Fit4theFuture sponsored by National 4-H and Walmart Foundation reached youth in Caddo parish. This series of after-school workshops taught youth basic nutrition and food preparation skills.

Webster Parish participated in several service-learning projects this year including Bicycle Safety Day and Bicycles for 4-H Camp. To find out more...

Youth in West Feliciana parish participated in the Christmas Project for OLOL Children’s Hospital service-learning project. The goals of the project were to develop and improve 4-H member skills in sewing, leadership and organization and to provide direct service projects for the children’s hospital plan and conduct a fashion show as a fundraiser. To find out more...

Youth in Beauregard parish participated in the Adopt a War Memorial Civic Center program. The goal of the project was to help service local historical landmarks. To find out more...

Jackson Parish Junior Leaders participated in the Adopt and Elderly service-learning project. The goal was to select a service learning project that would not only service the community, but also service the youth. To find out more...

The Jeff Davis Jr. Leadership club decided in collaboration with Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes Jr. Leader Clubs to focus the service learning project on citizenship for the 2008 - 2009 club year. The programming would focus on the 2008 Election Year using this media to facilitate learning about citizenship and to use this attention to learn more about their government and government inter-workings. To learn more...

As we pledge our hands to larger service in 4-H, there is a lot of potential to put our hands and hearts to work. You’ll find the following opportunities throughout the new year to serve and celebrate.

Lafayette Parish 4-H recently held a bowl-a-thon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. To read more...

4-H members are presenting cooking demonstrations using winning dishes from 4-H competitions to promote Louisiana agreiculture and healthy living. To read more...

Help promote the Louisiana 4-H Museum by printing and distributing copies of this flyer featuring the museum mascot, Frankie the 4-H Fox.

What do right sized ATV’s, helmets, gloves, goggles, dirt trails, and one rider have in common? These are all needed to practice safe ATV riding skills. The Louisiana 4-H program is moving forward in implementing the ATV Safety program throughout the state. Read more about the program and what it has to offer.

Explore this interactive web site on ATV safety. Play games, test your ATV Safety IQ and get some great tips!

St. John Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Diane Duhe served St. John Parish 4-H from 1976-2005. Each year she led the St. John 4-H /St. Jude Wheels for Life Bike-A-Thon, promoting cancer research for children and raising thousands of dollars. She served as 4-H Club leader, 4-H Junior Leader coordinator, Foundation Board secretary/treasurer and 4-H Club organizational leader coordinator. She was given the award posthumously.

The Fashion Revue occurs every year at 4-H University. The categories are creative choice, casual wear, special occasion, and ready to wear. This page contains the winners from 2004-2009. To find out more...

The Fashion Revue occurs at 4-H University every year. Here is the 2007 Blue Ribbon Winners. To find out more, click here...

The Fashion Revue occurs every year at 4-H University. Here are the 2006 Blue Ribbon Winners. To find out more, click here...

The Fashion Revue occurs at 4-H University every year. Here is the 2009 Blue Ribbon Winners. To find out more, click here...

These are the Blue Ribbon Winners for the 2004 Fashion Revue. Click here to find out more...

The Fashion Revue occurs every year at 4-H University. This page contains 2005 Blue Ribbon winners. To find out more, click here...

Take a tour of the museum online.

The Louisiana State 4-H Fashion Board is a group of fashion-minded dynamic, innovative, creative and amazing teens who seek leadership opportunities on a higher level, statewide service and an outlet for their artistic sense of style. The 4-H Fashion Board and it's volunteer leaders and advisors are the heart of the 4-H Textile and Apparel Program, which seeks to promote Louisiana textile projects and educational programs.

Listen to stories about fascinating women working and learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and learn about programs and practices throughout the United States designed to broaden the participation of women in STEM.

The Washington Parish 4-H Program sponsored a canned food drive to benefit the Bogalusa Help Center during the month of November. The 4-H members collected the canned goods in their schools and brought these items to their November club meetings.

The Fashion Revue occurs at 4-H University every year. Here is the 2008 Blue Ribbon Winners. To find out more, click here...

A glimpse of items collected for the museum during 2008. Thanks, everyone, and keep that "stuff" coming!

The Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador program has a mission to open avenues and to expand youth’s horizons through voice, image, and vision. This program provides teens the opportunities to demonstrate their skills in leadership, citizenship and community service through ambassador activities that promote and encourage the 4-H Shooting Sports Program.

To help prepare for YWW, America's Wetland Conservation Corps(AWCC) members from across Louisiana came to Baton Rouge to help get all the YWW educational materials packaged and delivered to more than 50,000 students.

The Virtual 4-H Filmmaking Studio & Workshop, located at www.4-H.org/curriculum/filmmaking is the online space to find tools and resources about video production and “how to make your own film”.

Curriculum for Youth Wetlands Week 20100 encompasses hands-on, environmentally based lessons with a wetland focus. Program materials, including structured lesson plans, materials used to teach lessons and step-by-step procedures to activities, are provided at no cost to participating educators.

4-H members from Phoenix Magnet in Rapides Parish are learning what it means to be good citizens, and they’re showing it through a variety of community service projects.

Allen Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Durell Peloquin, Sr. was an active supporter of the Allen Parish 4-H program and was president of the Allen Parish Fair Association. He also served on the Southwest District Show Committee and the scholarship committee.

Vernon Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Michelle Mitchell is often referred to as the “4-H Mom” by youth in the Vernon Parish program. She was an active 4-H participant as a child and continues to be an active supporter of the program. She has served in numerous roles from teen organizational leader and coach of 4-H University to state 4-H Day at the Capitol committee member. One of her most noteworthy projects is her work in a hurricane relief service project that gained statewide recognition.

Madison Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Bill Querrey has been a 4-H volunteer for 40 years. As the past president of the parish Farm Bureau and member of Louisiana Angus Association, he supported youth through field days and district and regional livestock shows.

The overall purpose of the 4-H Cloverbud program is to foster the development of the whole child by helping children learn to get along with each other, explore many interests, practice skills, and build self-confidence and self-esteem.

4-H Fashion Camp is a great opportunity for girls and boys to experience two days of learning and fun. While there, campers have fun participating in workshops that teach basic sewing techniques. Each year campers learn basic sewing techniques creating different projects and much more. Fashion Camp is also a great way to meet and interact with peers while learning challenging new sewing skills. Fashion Camp is a great way to have fun.

New Shooting Sports Handbook is attached.

Architectural rendering of the facility for the Louisiana 4-H Museum, the LSU AgCenter, the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism and Southern University AgCenter.

Louisiana Team Selected for Positive Youth Development Program

To download an emblem, right-click on the desired image and choose the "save picture as" command.

Photos of the Louisiana 4-H Museum facility and Advisory Board.

4-H'ers from Ouachita Parish participated in the environment service-learning project. The goal was to help youth learn to respect their environment, community and surroundings. To find out more...

Jefferson Parish Teen Leaders participated in the Gift Bags for Veterans service-learning project. The goal of the project was to show local veterans that 4-H members appreciate their service to our country. To learn more...

The youth of Caddo Parish participated in the going green service-learning project at the Shreveport Gun Club. The goal of this project was to plant shrubs around the clubhouse and new pavilion at the Shreveport Gun Club. To learn more...

Claiborne Parish 4-H'ers participated in Food Source service-learning project. The goals of this project were to provide nutritious food items for holiday meals for those in need, provide AgCenter educational materials on healthy food choices and meal plans, provide opportunities to 4-H youth to recognize a need and fill it, provide a greater sense of belonging for those participating and provide a sense of community engagement for 4-H adult and Jr. leaders. To learn more...

Youth from Sabine Parish participated in the Hodges Gardens Restoration service-learning project. The goal was to provide service to Hodges Gardens State Park while learning about gardening, tree planting, pruning and wildlife that lives on the park grounds. To find out more...

Iberia Parish Junior Leaders participated in the Iberia 4-H Helps Prevent Childhood Diseases service-learning project. The goals for the project were to make life easier for families who have children with childhood diseases as well as bring awareness to the youth of the Junior Leader program.

The Keeping Our Kids Safe service-learning project was conducted by the Caldwell Parish Junior Leadership club. The goal of this project was to teach after-school youth in Caldwell Parish about Internet and food safety. To learn more...

4-H'ers from Union Parish participated in the Lake D’Arbonne Wildlife Vegetation project. Among the goals of this project were to plant three food plots measuring approximately 5,875 square feet with soybeans and brown-top millet for Lake D’Arbonne State Park wildlife. To find out more...

LaSalle Parish 4-H participated in several service-learning projects for this year. The projects included a blanket drive, stuffed toys for youth, supplies for needy students, tabs for Ronald McDonald, operation hurricane cleanup and operation food drive. To find out more...

The 4-H Pledge was adopted in 1927 at the National 4-H Club Camp in Washington, D. C. The ending part- “and my world” was added in 1973. The pledge describes what the four ‘H’s stand for- Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.

Avoyelles Parish 4-H Club members were able to learn a new skill while donating their time to others in their service-learning project this summer.

East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H members visit the Our Lady of the Lake Children's Ward patients to make crafts, spend time with the patients, and clean the playroom. To read more...

YES/4-H has had many service learning projects. The community has celebrated Arbor Day in February 2008. To read more...

The Caldwell Parish 4-H Junior Leader Club Project “Bridging the Gap with Literacy,” provides an opportunity for members to interact with both the young and old in their community. Participants have the option of either teaching a character education lesson to Kindergarten to Second-grade children or playing games with residents of Haven Nursing Home. To read more…

Help us by playing online in the fashion inspired world and completing the online survey. Stardoll is the largest online community for girls who love fashion, shopping, decorating, creativity, and making new friends from around the world. Members create their own MeDoll avatar, go shopping, dress up, decorate their suite, express themselves creatively and socialize with each other.

Twenty-two youth and adult volunteers from St. Landry Parish are participating in the Muscular Dystrophy Association project. To read more...

Enjoy all of the fun and beauty of Camp Grant Walker in the springtime and celebrate the Month of the Military Child at 2010 Spring Camp Lagniappe.

Members from the Evangeline 4-H Club have partnered with Chicot State Park and Arboretum in an effort to educate visitors on the history of the park and also to provide them with environmentally friendly awareness workshops. Members also participated in beautification projects for the park. To read more…

The Lafayette 4-H Junior Leaders are working with Lafayette Mosquito Control to identify areas of highest mosquito populations in the parish and work with local municipalities to install bat boxes in those areas.

East Carroll 4-Hers upgrade the Lake Providence Senior High School Football Stadium by putting new banners up around the stadium.

The Concordia Parish 4-H Club participated in the 4-H CAN Fight Hunger Campaign. There were 435 people involved and 10 hours of service engaged in.

Fashion Board members from West Feliciana Parish decided to join together for the second year in a row to put together a fashion show to benefit the Our Lady of the Lake children’s hospital. The show also enabled the group to improve their clothing construction, leadership and organization skills. To read more…

Richland Parish's service learning project was collecting cans. To read more...

The Lafourche Parish 4-H project “Go Green” collected and recycled old cell phones, DVDs, and videotapes. Participants sold the old cell phones to a recycling company and used the money for a beach sweep. The DVDs and videos were donated to a local children’s hospital.

After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the St. Bernard Parish 4-H members and Jr. Leaders Club banned together, along with 1500 other volunteers, to rebuild a local playground. The playground was submerged under 22 feet of water for two weeks. To read more…

The Reading to the Heart project is a literacy-based character development program that focuses on providing an afterschool reading challenge to promote a literacy rich environment and promises to be a fun, exciting journey for all participants. Youth will be provided with free books and engage in motivational reading activities that illustrate real-life teaching valuable character traits and behavior necessary for fulfilling contributing lives.

Iberia Parish 4-H Members participated in a project entitled “Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House” in an effort to support families living at the Ronald McDonald House with their sick children. The project was suggested in that all children could participate in the collection of the tabs. To read more…

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Youth from Bienville Parish participated in the Leslie Lakes service-learning project. The goal was for Bienville Parish 4-H youth to visit a local nursing home to bring cheer to the residents. To find out more...

In an effort to educate youth about our country’s democratic process, the Vermilion Parish 4-H Jr. Leaders selected Citizenship as the club’s Service Learning Project focus for the 2008-09 school year.

Plaquemines Parish 4-H members participated in two projects that related to the Rebuild Plaquemines Project. Members planted new trees in a tree farm at City Park in New Orleans and also built a new playground. To read more…

Members of the Lasalle 4-H and Junior Leaders clubs built 36 Blue Bird houses to be placed around buildings in the parish. The houses will hopefully attract Blue Birds, who are effective in controlling the mosquito population. To read more…

Half of the Concordia Parish 4-H Clubs contributed to the project “Youth Push Cause for CAWS.” Members have collected items to donate to the Concordia Welfare Animals Shelter to enable to shelter to stay open. To read more…

Bossier Parish 4-Hers participated in the "Adopt-A-Cottage" Christmas gift wrapping and visited the NWLA War Veterans Home.

Eighty-five youth from the Tensas parish 4-H program participated in the Tensas Beautification Task Force projects. To read more...

Ouachita Parish 4-H members participated in the 4-H Environmental Project. This was part of the “Helping Keep Ouachita Beautiful” campaign. Members planted and maintained flower beds at public buildings in an effort to raise awareness for this cause. To read more…

This year Clinton High School and East Feliciana Parish 4-H Club members teamed up to participate in three different service-learning projects. The projects ranged from working with Habitat for Humanity to holding a pet show for the elderly. To read more…

Sitting in a hospital all day long is not much fun for the typical child, especially Jackson, a 3-year-old with big brown eyes and Batman pajamas. When 4-H’ers Jessica Windham and Myles Morris asked if he wanted to make a keychain, he was glad to make a "butterfly one for my mom."

Iberia youth are enjoying the Six Easy Bites afterschool project club. The club is sponsored by the Fit 4 the Future program funded by the Walmart Foundation and National 4-H Council.

Acadia parish youngster entered the Wonderful World of Food & Fitness. The day camp was offered as part of the Fit 4 the Future program funded by the Walmart Foundation and National 4-H Council. The day camp was planned and presented by teen 4-H members. The camp included food and fitness lessons themed on popular Disney shows.

Iberville Parish 4-H members conducted the Reading to Lead project in their community, as literacy awareness was seen as a issue in the parish. The club participated in after-school programs to educated and help child improve their reading comprehension. To read more…

Members of the Cameron Parish Junior Leader Club are leading a program to raise public awareness of litter and unite their community in taking pride in their parish. The club members have given an educational presentation and have also created drawings that will be featured in an anti-litter campaign calendar. To read more…

Morehouse Parish youth participated in the Morehouse Cancer Fund service-learning project. The goal of this project was to educate residents in their community about cancer, raise awareness of the Morehouse Parish Cancer Fund and raise awareness of the effects of cancer on patients and their families. To find out more...

Labadieville Middle School 4-H Club members participated in the Toys for Tots project. They assisted the Marine Corps Reserve in packing the toys.

East Carroll Parish 4-H members participate in 'Race for the Cure'

This is a PowerPoint about Service-Learning to learn how you can make a difference in the youth in your parish and in the community.

Membership in the Association is open to every 4-H volunteer who works directly or indirectly with youth. The educational philosophy is to promote teaming with other volunteers and 4-H extension agents to grow in leadership through utilization of leadership skills in practical program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Franklin Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Among Tom Scott’s many contributions to 4-H was his founding of the Scott Truck and Tractor Scholarship for graduating 4-H members. Annual scholarships have been awarded for the past 19 years. Presently, each parish receives $1,500 for deserving 4-H members.

Four simple reasons to start a Hero Pack Service-Learning Project in your parish.

Are you looking for ways to stretch your technology budgets for literacy programs? Information on Web-based resources you can use in literacy programs, including lesson plans, computer project, online books, "the arts" and professional development are included in the PowerPoint presentation Stretch your technology budget: Using Web-based resources in literacy programs.

The RTTH Program is a partnership between the LSU AgCenter and local community and faith-based partners to bring the findings of evidence-based reading research to the educational community and families with an interest in helping all people learn to read well. As depicted in the research poster, logic modeling of the RTTH Program is helping us assess the effect of reading interventions on reading motivation and proficiency.

During the reading challenge, participants may read on their own or with family or friends. Listening to someone else read -- in any language -- or reading to someone else also counts toward the total minutes children read books, newspaper or magazine articles, comic books, newsletters or other printed materials.

The Louisiana Sustainable Community Project, Reading to the HEART -- a partnership involving the LSU AgCenter and local agencies -- targets youth and families in two Louisiana parishes: Rapides and Madison. Drawing on the latest research in reading motivation, the projects seeks to help children develop specific reading development skills and also to educate parents and guardians on ways to support their children’s literacy advancement.

The purpose of the School-Home Links Reading Kit is to encourage greater family, school and community involvement in the education of children and to improve their skills and achievements in reading and other language arts.

Program flyer for the Reading to the HEART program. Reading to the HEART is an exciting family reading program featuring computer technology projects, book discussions, arts & crafts projects, photography, scrapbooking and family portfolio development, and other family literacy events.

Louisiana 4-H receives Walmart grant

article on Fit 4 the Future outreach at State Fair

The following are more pictures of the Seeds of Service Gardening Grant training.

Here are links to the schools who are participating in the Louisiana 4-H Learn and Serve Gardening Grant. To find out more...

The following are pictures from the training on the Lousisiana Seeds of Service Grant.

The following have provided monetary and in-kind services to the Louisiana 4-H Seeds of Service Garden Grant.

Youth from Webster Parish participated in the Doyline High Desk Project service-learning project. The goal of this project was to generate funds to purchase new desks for the high school wing of Doyline High School. To find out more...

Vernon Parish 4-H’ers participated in the Ronald McDonald House Aluminum Tab Collection service-learning project. The goals of this project were to educate others concerning the use and needs of the Ronald McDonald House programs, to involve our parish and communities in our efforts, to collect more than 700 pounds of aluminum tabs for donation and to educate others in the need to recycle for our environment. To find out more...

4-H'ers from Natchitoches Parish participated in the Safety Crew, Teens Constructing a Safer Tomorrow service-learning project. The goals of the project were to establish a service-learning project at Marthaville Jr. High with seventh-grade students during health class to increase civic engagement among participants and to teach life skills of responsibility, self-reflection, communication and teamwork among participants. To find out more...

More details of Fit 4 the Future: Youth Choice Youth Voice grant

Vernon Parish participated in two service-learning projects this year: Christmas with a Trooper and Ronald McDonald House Aluminum Tab Collection. To find out more...

Lincoln Parish 4-H'ers participated in the My Green Space service-learning project. The goal of this project was to encourage the Grambling community to take part in a revitalization of gardening and use products for community festivals. To find out more...

Youth in Allen Parish participated in the Toys for Tots Project. The goal was to make Jr. Leaders aware of community service needs. To learn more...

The Catahoula 4-H members participated in the Tobacco-free service-learning project. The goal of this project was to reduce the use of tobacco products among the students in Catahoula Parish as well as the general population. To learn more...

4-H'ers from Richland Parish participated in the Toucans Make a Difference Food Drive service-learning project. The goal of the project was to increase awareness of homelessness and hunger, provide a local food bank with resources to present clients with food and coats and to increase youth participation in community. To find out more...

Youth from Tensas parish participated in the Tensas Community Garden service-learning project. The goal of this project is to gain cooperative and leadership skills and provide produce to the community. To find out more...

Concordia Parish 4-H'ers participated in the soup kitchen with these goals in mind: to teach the youth how to help the less fortunate and to provide items to the local soup kitchen that were needed. To find out more...

Meningitis Awareness Campaign

4-H'ers from Tangipahoa Parish participated in the Wetlands Restoration service-learning project. The goals of this project were to teach 4-H members the value of wetlands restoration, how to do it and to restore a wetlands are. To find out more...

Youth from St. Bernard Parish participated in the wetlands service-learning project. The objective of Wetlands Service Project is to teach youth about the importance of being involved in pressing issues within their parish. To find out more...

Ascension Parish Junior Leaders participated in a service-learning project that assisted elderly people in Ascension Parish. The goal of the service-learning was for our teen leaders to have a better understanding of geriatrics and the importance of service work. To find out more...

Youth participated in the Avoyelles Parish’s 4-H Service-learning Project, PETS & PEOPLE, in conjunction with the Hessmer Nursing Home. One Junior Leader collected a group of 4-H'ers, roughly 10 pets and two 4-H agents who all visited the nursing home. To find out more...

Getting students excited about science is a big focus of National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10, 2009. Students across Louisiana and the country will be making ethanol, one of the most common biofuels in the United States.

St. James Parish 4-H'ers attend Marsh Maneuvers

Youth from Bossier Parish decided to participate in a service-learning project at the veterans nursing home in their parish. The goal of this project was to offer a program to the Bossier-Caddo youth that offered a sense of belonging in our community. To learn more...

This year, clubs are asked to participate in the 2009 statewide combined environmental and health care service-learning project by taking part in club competition! To learn more....

Check out the Census for Teens site for cool facts, fun activities and information you can use to learn about the United States Census Bureau.

State 4-H Office. Year Inducted: 2008. As a youth in 1912, Stella Jones was involved in the various agricultural and domestic clubs that became known later as 4-H. As an adult, she dedicated 43 years of service to the 4-H program from 1925-67. From 1961-67, she worked at the state 4-H office on records, demonstrations, parish fairs, and developing enrollment and new programs. She was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in 2005.

Vermilion Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Charles Dill Sr. was a charter member of the Vermilion Parish 4-H Foundation. He helped the foundation reach its $100,000 goal. He established a parish speech contest and helped gain approval for a statewide tax to build a parish office and livestock facility.

Austin J. Daniel, West Feliciana Parish, Year Inducted: 2008 Austin J. Daniel gained many experiences as a member of the 4-H program. As sheriff, he supports the 4-H program to benefit families in his parish. He provides departmental resources during the Junior Livestock Show and supports 4-H members financially through the sale of livestock animals conducted by the Livestock Club.

Pointe Coupee Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Josephine Cashio André was an honored educator for 25 years who accepted the responsibility of 4-H Club Leader throughout her career. She led her members and officers through leadership training and personal guidance that helped prepare them to become successful, active members of the community today.

Concordia Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Winston was known as “Big Tam” for his generosity in helping 4-H livestock exhibitors learn life skills and for setting an example of helping others throughout his life. Through his determination and leadership, the Concordia Parish livestock program at one point exhibited more than 80 cattle at the district and state shows.

Assumption Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. As an active volunteer for over 40 years, James Templet has made many contributions to 4-H. He was instrumental in establishing the first 4-H Family Day and assisted with 4-H University trainings. Today he serves on the South Central District Livestock Board representing Assumption Parish. He is also a big part of the Assumption 4-H Ag Day, in which he exhibits “Agricultural History” by performing demonstrations with antique farm equipment.

Assumption Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Enaux Rivere began his 4-H career as a 4-H’er in 1959 and continues to volunteer and support 4-H today. He is a livestock project leader and a member of the Assumption 4-H Advisory Committee. Each year, 2,000 youth and adults visit his Dairy Educational Display at Ag Day.

East Feliciana Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Clay Samson served the LSU AgCenter as a trainee, assistant, associate and county agent with 33 years of service. His involvement with 4-H was extensive as he worked with many 4-H families with livestock projects. He began a “Poultry Chain” project to give youth with limited resources the means to participate in a livestock project. He served on numerous 4-H statewide committees related to camp and livestock shows.

Bossier Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. John Stamper of Bossier Parish was an avid supporter of 4-H throughout his career as an educator and continued to support Bossier Parish 4-H as a volunteer leader after his retirement. He began his education career in Bossier Parish as a coach and teacher in 1956 and retired as principal of Curtis Elementary in 1984.

East Baton Rouge Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Mark Bonner, a former chairman of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees and long-time supporter and sponsor of 4-H, was executive vice president and general manager of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Through Bonner’s leadership, this association supported the 4-H Electric Program for more than 36 years. He received numerous honors including the Citation for Outstanding Service to 4-H and the State 4-H Alumni Award.

Franklin and Ouachita Parishes. Year Inducted: 2008. Willie Russell is a former 4-H agent and member of the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association and Louisiana Catfish Association, which provides $300 annually to the area 4-H cookery contest. He received the National County Agents Association Distinguished Service Award.

Ascension Parish/State 4-H Office. Year Inducted: 2008. Walter C. Abbott contributed 52 years to the Louisiana 4-H program and served as the State 4-H Leader from 1919-49. He implemented the organization for standard 4-H Clubs for both boys and girls, helped develop the Junior Livestock Shows, organized the concepts of parish Achievements Days, oversaw the building of the state 4-H camp at Camp Grant Walker, and organized the first Junior Leadership, wildlife and forestry camps.

Morehouse Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. John D. Andrews, a county agent with more than 30 years of service, provided minority youth the opportunities to learn valuable life skills as responsible adults and future leaders in their communities.

Bossier Parish / State Extension Office. Year Inducted: 2008. Dr. Jack Bagent, retired vice chancellor of the LSU AgCenter and director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, made major contributions to 4-H at the local, state and national levels. During his 37-year career with the Extension Service, Dr. Bagent earned a reputation as an expert entomologist and a caring leader. He was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in 2002.

Acadia Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Joseph L. Baronet, a 4-H alumnus, was a livestock leader for more than 43 years and was instrumental in organizing the first annual livestock sale in 1968. He was a key figure in securing support for the Acadia Parish multipurpose facility and extension office.

Webster Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Wayne Williams, Superintendent of Webster Parish schools, has witnessed the effect of the 4-H program on his son, who was president of the State 4-H Executive Board. He welcomes LSU AgCenter staff to school board and principal meetings and grants permission for 4-H Fun Day to be held during a school day.

Vermilion Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. James Baudoin was hired as a 4-H agent in 1935 to help youth after the Depression. He started working in Vermilion Parish in 1938 and is credited with starting the 4-H handicraft project. He also established a 4-H safety program for rural youth. A parish award is made annually in his honor to recognize outstanding senior 4-H members

Caddo Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Mary McKee Williams began serving as a 4-H leader and volunteer in 1956, helping many youth prepare demonstration projects and assisting with parish and state 4-H events. She has been honored as the Louisiana Outstanding 4-H Club Leader and attended the Club Congress in Chicago, In the 1970s she received the Good Provider Award, the 4-H Alumni Award and the Attorney General's Award.

West Carroll Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Joanne Bolding, who has 42 years of involvement with 4-H, has been on the 4-H Foundation Board and 4-H Advisory Leadership Council. She has received the Louisiana 4-H Alumni Award and 4-H Good Provider Leader Award.

Iberville Parish.Year Inducted: 2008. Ivory Williams committed herself to the 4-H program for 29 years. She is the five-time recipient of the parish’s Outstanding 4-H Leader Award, has served as president of the Iberville Parish 4-H Foundation for three years and is currently on the 4-H Advisory Committee. She has volunteered as an adult leader at 4-H Camp Grant Walker for several years as well as helped prepare youth for contests held at 4-H Short Course.

Iberia Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Carroll Boudreaux serves as president of the Iberia Parish 4-H Foundation and was a board member of the state 4-H Foundation. He has helped obtain endowed funds for scholarships, awards and numerous events and activities. He has worked as a 4-H livestock volunteer, conducts educational clinics and hosts livestock shows.

Lafayette Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. A.J. Brackin, a former 4-H agent in Lafayette Parish, helped establish the first Junior Leadership program, empowering older 4-H members as project leaders. After retiring, Brackin continued to support 4-H and helped establish the Lafayette Parish 4-H Foundation. Outstanding record book winners are recognized with an award named in his honor.

Franklin Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Joe Walters, a 4-H volunteer with more than 19 years of service, is a past chair of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation Board and has received the National 4-H Salute to Excellence Award.

East Carroll Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Harriet Bridges is a retired 4-H agent with more than 30 years of service. Her work with the Louisiana State Cotton Museum continues to educate youth about the importance of agriculture.

St. Mary Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Emma Broussard credits 4-H for what she has achieved in life. She became a 4-H member in 1949 and remains active with the organization. She serves as a judge for various parish events and has been a 4-H camp counselor.

Grant Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Rufus Walker was responsible for donating and selling the first land to form Camp Grant Walker in the 1930s. The camp’s name is representative of Walker’s last name and Grant Parish. His land was the site of the very first 4-H Camp in Louisiana in 1922 where the youth camped out in tents.

Desoto Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Beverly Bruce was an extension home economist and later a member of the Louisiana Legislature, where she championed the 4-H character education programs. She was instrumental in establishing 4-H Day at the Capitol, which was held for the 6th year in 2008.

Plaquemines Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Brenda Bulot has been a 4-H leader for 15 years. She has also served on the Plaquemines Parish Advisory Committee, assisted 4-H agents with 4-H camp and 4-H University for 10 years and provided invaluable service to the Plaquemines Parish 4-H program.

Lafayette Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Denise Turner of Lafayette Parish began volunteering with 4-H when her sons Chad and Cody joined their local 4-H Clubs. She received training in the Louisiana 4-H Sportsfishing Program and has served as an angling skills instructor for seven years, providing lessons on casting and knot tying to youth. She also helps plan and coordinate the annual 4-H “Let’s Go Fishing” clinic each year.

Calcasieu Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. The contributions of Mr. WT Burton, as he was known, to 4-H were enormous and considered visionary for his time. He believed in supporting youth programs, and the 4-H program was one he supported dearly. He played a vital role in establishing the first livestock show and sale in southwest Louisiana. He donated a parcel of land south of Lake Charles to build a facility to hold livestock shows.

Washington Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Sally Thomas was one of the first female county agents in the state. She began her career by working with the LSU AgCenter in the mid 1970s. She worked with the 4-H program and the livestock program in Washington Parish and has been a consistent volunteer for her parish 4-H program for almost 30 years.

Terrebonne Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Carroll Charpentier has been a leader throughout 60 years of involvement with 4-H and a firm believer in what 4-H means in developing youth to the best of their ability. He serves on the advisory committee with an emphasis on poultry at the state level. He is recognized as a poultry expert. He and his family have won many poultry awards over the years

Richland Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Kathy Colson has been a 4-H volunteer for more than 20 years, engaging youth in dairy projects and contests and teaching school children that milk comes from cows.

Rapides Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Jimbo Thiels began 4-H work as a child, and as an adult he has made a tremendous impact on the 4-H program at the parish and state levels. He served numerous roles on parish-level committees and as president of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation. He currently is chairman of the Central District Livestock Show Committee, secures buyers for the the livestock and is the host of the live TV broadcast of the sale of champions.

St. James Parish. Year Inducted: 2008.Kermit Coulon served as a 4-H agent, a county agent and the district agent for the Cane Belt Area for many years before retiring. While he was district agent, he had one of the best-attended area 4-H Junior Leadership Conferences in the state. Although retired, he still volunteers to assist with 4-H activities and shows.

Jackson Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Bobby Culpepper served as president of his local club in 1952-53, 1955-56 and 1957-58. He also served as reporter and song leader. He participated in the State Junior Leadership Conference for four years, 4-H Short Course for five years and the National Dairy Conference. He is an attorney in Jonesboro and continues to contribute to the sale of the local livestock projects

Ascension Parish. Year Inducted: 2008 . Crawford Alexander Bishop joined the 4-H Club at the age of 10 and, as an adult, was dedicated to the livestock project because it taught responsibility. He made sure that any child who wanted to participate had the opportunity to do so. He chaired the Livestock Sales Committee for more than 20 years. He received numerous awards and was instrumental in establishing the Acadiana Livestock Show.

Calcasieu Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Lafayette Fearn Swoope Jr. of Calcasieu Parish joined the Cooperative Extension Service in 1957 as an assistant county agent in Caldwell Parish. In 1958 he transferred to East Carroll Parish, then become a county agent in Calcasieu Parish in 1967 until his retirement in 1989. Swoope now serves as a volunteer leader in the livestock program.

West Carroll Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Mattie Rae Strong has supported 4-H for 44 years. She received the Louisiana 4-H Alumni Recognition Award and served on the 4-H Advisory Leadership Council.

East Feliciana Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Beth Dawson has been involved in 4-H for 37 years. She has served as a 4-H Club leader, project leader, extension adviser and foundation trustee, as well as a community leader. Dawson continues to influence youth today as a volunteer and project leader.

Bossier Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Albert Doughty started his 4-H involvement in the fourth grade and, as an adult, worked for the LSU AgCenter for 33 years. He was county agent and parish chair. He is currently mayor of Benton, La.

Sabine Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Sheila Farmer has been an avid and enthusiastic 4-H volunteer for 22 years, chaperoning, planning workshops, organizing meetings and helping at Achievement Day. Her dedication has changed the lives of many youth.

Lafayette Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. George Fawcett became involved with 4-H as a business recruiter representing the SLEMCO utility for the parish livestock show and sale. His work yielded thousands of dollars worth of advertisements. His continuing love for the lamb project and youth is obvious as he provides the less fortunate with opportunities to participate in 4-H.

Tensas Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Elvadus Fields, a retired extension agent with 44 years of service, collaborated with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture Loan Program for youth livestock projects in northeast Louisiana. His leadership involvement includes the Louisiana Black Farmers and Landowners Association and Delta Livestock Enterprise.

St. Tammany Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. After beginning his career as a 4-H agent, Dr. Bobby Fletcher Sr. was instrumental in getting a livestock show facility built in St. Tammany Parish. He later served as a district agent in the southeast area of the state. Dr. Fletcher also served on the Southeast District Livestock Show Committee and on the Louisiana 4-H Foundation Board. He was honored with the St. Tammany fairground facility being named the Bobby Fletcher Agricultural Center.

Grant Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Randall Fletcher serves on the Grant Parish 4-H Foundation and is active in his community. His high standards and insights have been an inspiration to the 4-H staff, youth and adults involved in the Grant Parish 4-H program.

East Baton Rouge Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Charles Lesley “C. L.” Flowers of East Baton Rouge Parish began his career with the 4-H Youth Development Program in DeSoto Parish in 1937, specializing in the livestock project. Mrt. Flowers retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish Cooperative Extension in 1972, after serving as county agent and as parish chair. After retiring and until his death in 1999, Mr. Flowers continued to maintain a strong presence with the 4-H program.

Evangeline Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Sharon Fontenot retired from the LSU AgCenter after working with 4-H for 32 years. She remains an active volunteer, serving as 4-H University coach, 4-H Advisory Committee member and event judge.

Vermilion Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Virgie Foreman has been an outstanding volunteer for more than 50 years. She was a charter member of the Vermilion 4-H Foundation and served as its adviser. Her contributions helped establish scholarships for students majoring in agriculture or home economics.

LaSalle Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Linda Lee Franks has had a love of 4-H for more than 50 years, volunteering for three generations of youths. Even though fully employed as a tax preparer and bookkeeper, Franks always finds time to assist with 4-H programs that help youth to develop the qualities necessary to be successful.

Avoyelles Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. William Freshwater was the Moreauville High School principal in 1908, where the first Corn Club for boys was started. Originally from Illinois, Freshwater came to Louisiana in 1902 and is credited with bringing the 4-H concept to Louisiana from his home state. The success of the Corn Club led to establishing other agricultural and domestic clubs that became collectively known as the 4-H Club.

St. Martin Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Charles A. Fuselier is a 4-H alumnus and active supporter of the 4-H program. During his career as sheriff, he seldom encountered a former or current 4-H member in trouble. A parish scholarship was developed in his honor in 2002.

St. Martin Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Conrad Gauthier was one of the most influential 4-H agents in St. Martin Parish during his 25-year career. A scholarship fund, which has benefitted 98 4-H members, was established in 1977 to recognize his accomplishments.

St. Landry Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Wayne Gilmore has been an avid 4-H supporter since 1982, when he helped establish the parish 4-H Foundation; he served as chairman for 25 years. He helped fund numerous 4-H programs and has served on the Louisiana 4-H Foundation board. He also works with livestock and woodworking projects.

Livingston Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Margaret Sorenson began her 4-H career at the age of 10 years old. During her 30-year career as a 4-H Club leader, she received the Leader of the Year Award numerous times and also was awarded the 4-H Alumni Award during Short Course. Margaret also served as an adviser to the State 4-H Fashion Board and was instrumental in starting a 4-H Fashion Board in Livingston Parish in 1995.

Calcasieu Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. John C. Guidry was a 4-H volunteer for more than 45 years. His work was often behind-the-scenes as he worked with businesses to support youth by purchasing animals at livestock shows.

Lafourche Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Loretta Guidry of Lafourche Parish has been a 4-H leader who whose club won Achievement Day in its division 15 years in a row. A large number of her club members won state and national contests. She was a teacher at Larose-Cut Off Junior High School for 30 years. She now devotes her time to helping her grandchildren with 4-H record books, contests and activities.

St. Bernard Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Bernie Hambrice was a 4-H leader for 25 years who inspired 200 fourth- and fifth-graders to participate in school 4-H Clubs. Although retired, she still returns to volunteer and bring smiles to many children’s faces.

Natchitoches Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Rick Hargis and his family established the Grand Champion Jersey Cow Award at the LSU Spring Livestock Show in 1995 in memory of his son Chad, and they have sponsored the award since then. He has been chairman of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation and actively involved in the Natchitoches Parish 4-H Foundation.

Iberville Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Gary Hebert was a 4-H member in the 1940s and held every club office possible. An avid writer, he honed his skills through reading everything that the Extension Service published about writing. He and his wife began a weekly newspaper in 1957, which provided extensive coverage of 4-H news. Gary Hebert won the 4-H Alumni Recognition Award in 1961.

Natchitoches Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Idell Snowden, an extension agent for 34 years, continues to show support to the Natchitoches Parish 4-H youth development program. When she was employed by the LSU AgCenter, she worked closely with black youth. Throughout her career she created an atmosphere in the parish 4-H organization that allowed all races to interact comfortably, thus making all youth feel welcome.

East Baton Rouge Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Mansel S. Slaughter of East Baton Rouge Parish served on the East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H livestock sales committee and the LSU AgCenter’s Agribusiness Council. He served as superintendent of the parish swine show. Posthumously, he continues to give through the Mansel S. Slaughter Memorial Fund through the East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H Foundation.

Orleans Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Lan Hoang is the first Asian-American 4-H leader in Orleans Parish. She has added diversity to the existing 4-H program and helps Asian-American youth to gain access to programs. Ms. Hoang is president of the Orleans Parish 4-H Foundation and serves on the 4-H Advisory Committee.

Jefferson Davis Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Robert Hoffpauir, a former 4-H agent in Jefferson Davis Parish, was a leading force in developing the first parish livestock show. He established a recognition program for outstanding 4-H Clubs that continues today.

East Baton Rouge Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. While a 4-H agent in St. James Parish, George Simoneaux became known as the man of new ideas. In 1956, he and his coworkers developed a safety program involving volunteer leaders, business leaders and 4-H Clubs. In 1960, he transferred to East Baton Rouge Parish. joining the parish extension staff as a 4-H agent. Over 52 years, Simoneaux served 4-H youth in many capacities.

East Baton Rouge. Year Inducted: 2008. Melvin “Kip” Holden has participated in the 4-H program as a club member, volunteer, benefactor, and advocate for more than 40 years. He has served several terms on the East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H Advisory Council, and he has awarded a mini-grant to the East Feliciana 4-H program to support school enrichment promoting science. Holden began his leadership development in 4-H.

Beauregard Parish / State 4-H Office. Year Inducted: 2008. Calvin Stewart Shirley began his 33-year career as a field agent in Bossier and Caddo parishes from 1943-1955. He became a state 4-H agent in 1955 and served in that capacity for 21 years until his retirement in 1976. Mr. Shirley continued to work at youth development through his work in church, community and the 4-H program in his home parish of Beauregard.

Tangipahoa Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Delos Jones worked as a 4-H agent from 1946-55 and trained agents like Edgar Boone, who went on to become the Director of Extension in North Carolina.

St. Helena Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Donna Beth Karl has been involved with 4-H for 15 years and has volunteered on both the parish and district levels. She is the president of the St. Helena 4-H Educational Foundation, secretary of the Livestock Advisory Committee and leader of the Rolling Hills 4-H Community Club.

Evangeline Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Jim Shipp has been associated with 4-H for more than 30 years in a variety of assignments, including program sponsor and camp volunteer. He has been active in livestock programs, and he was instrumental in establishing a shooting sports program in the parish, securing national support and funding.

Ouachita Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Kate Kilpatrick dedicated more than 50 years of her life to the 4-H program. Her work and leadership led to a parish 4-H Leader Award, which is presented annually in her memory.

Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee, Caddo Parish, Year Inducted: 2009. Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee of Caddo Parish was recognized in 1974 for purchasing the champion market hog at a record price for a special needs youth. The pig provided the youth support to enable him to learn to walk as a result of cerebral palsy. She annually contributes more than $20,000 to 4-H youth during the Junior Livestock Sale at the State Fair of Louisiana.

Terrebonne Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Over the past 20 years, Rena Labat has served in a variety of roles in the 4-H program. She is currently serving on the Louisiana 4-H Foundation Board and the Louisiana 4-H Camp Grant Walker Educational Center Advisory Board and is a coordinator for the 4-H University Fashion Revue Ready-to-Wear Contest. On the regional level, she conducts clothing-construction workshops and assists with the Area 4 Commodity Cookery Contest.

Lafourche Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Dalton Landry began his 4-H career in 1955. He became the county agent of Lafourche Parish in 1973 and trained many of the agents who have made the parish successful in 4-H. He established the Sugar and Seafood contest, was manager of the Lafourche Parish Fair Association and was president of the Lafourche 4-H Foundation Board. Since his retirement, he has assisted in training 4-H University contestants and judges parish 4-H contests.

Bienville Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Elliot Letlow was a 4-H agent and county agent with 38 years of service beginning in 1951. His accomplishments include working with the Junior Leaders Club and gardening contests and providing peaches for many educational demonstrations.

St. Landry Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Lou Ella Lognion started her work with 4-H as a volunteer and a supportive mother and grandmother. She was an organizational club leader at Port Barre High School. Her interests were clothing, food and nutrition.

Caldwell Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Patricia Russell, a 4-H volunteer for 21 years, has served on the 4-H Foundation Board and 4-H Advisory Leadership Council. She has trained 4-H University youth in nutrition and entomology projects. Russell has received the Louisiana 4-H Alumni Recognition Award.

Avoyelles Parish/State 4-H Office. Year Inducted: 2008. Victor Leander Roy Sr., considered Louisiana’s “Father of 4-H,” as superintendent of Avoyelles Parish Schools in 1908 organized the first Boys Corn Club. He collaborated with the local railroad to transport boys to the first meeting held at Moreauville High School. The success of this first Corn Club led to establishing other agricultural and domestic clubs that became collectively known as 4-H Clubs.

St. Mary Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Raphael Rodriguez has been active in community organizations for over 40 years and supports 4-H, volunteering for numerous projects. He was a key figure in establishing the St. Mary Parish Fair Association, which has a strong relationship with the 4-H program and livestock projects. His involvement with the program continues with his children and grandchildren.

Cameron Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Stephanie Rodrigue was an active 4-H member and volunteer in Lafourche and Cameron parishes. She is the superintendent of the Cameron Parish school system and also serves on the parish 4-H Foundation and 4-H Regional Advisory Committee and as announcer at many 4-H livestock events.

Union Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. H.P. Roberts, a retired 4-H agent who served from l954 to 1988, influenced the lives of many 4-H’ers and went out of his way to make each one feel important. Terry Dumas, LSU AgCenter animal sciences specialist and former student of Roberts, describes him as a teacher, leader and “one of us” at the same time.

St. Charles Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Catherine Richard was a 4-H Leader in St. Charles Parish for 55 years. Her students won numerous state and blue ribbon awards at 4-H Short Course at LSU. She served as a chaperone for the Jr. Leaders Camp and for the district wildlife trip.

Grant Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Willard Rambo was the state senator responsible for legislation that appropriated $75,000 to build Camp Jesse Harrison in Grant Parish for 4-H’ers in the 1950s.

Iberville Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Cecil Ramagos Sr. became involved in 4-H at the age of nine and remained active long after high school. He volunteered his time, money, energy and expertise to help any 4-H’er in need for more than 30 years. His tireless efforts helped elevate the Iberville 4-H livestock project to one of the highest-quality programs in the state.

Red River. Year Inducted: 2008. Joe Don Powell, a former county agent, devoted 30 years to educational programs on entomology, livestock, plant science and wildlife. He was a mentor to new 4-H agents and brought together community leaders, 4-H parents and politicians to organize the Red River Livestock Club, an organization that supports local 4-H projects

Lincoln Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Mary Poe promotes 4-H through the air waves and Web page of The Radio Center where she is employed as public service director. She serves on the Lincoln Parish Advisory Council and volunteers as a judge for contests.

Winn Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Carolyn Reber Phillips served as a home economist/4-H agent for 30 years. She was instrumental in the development of the Winn Parish 4-H Woodsman’s Skills Competition as a youth event in conjunction with the Louisiana Forest Festival. She serves on the Winn Parish Advisory Committee and judges 4-H activities.

Concordia Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Adella Paul has provided enthusiasm as a volunteer for more than 700 4-H students. She said what she is most proud of is that she had a part in developing so many youth at an early age and seeing them become successful leaders in their communities. Many feel that she exemplifies the 4-H pillars of character and is a true leader.

Pointe Coupee Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Maxine Olinde was a 4-H agent who implemented a variety of programs on home economics, community development and leadership development. She is a National Association of Extension Home Economists lifetime member and was rewarded with their Distinguished Service Award. She was also recognized by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with the Home Economics Alumni Award in recognition of her contribution to 4-H club work and service.

Jefferson Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Clara O’Sullivan was a 4-H leader at elementary schools in Jefferson Parish. She served as a teacher representative on the Jefferson 4-H Foundation Board and on the Jefferson 4-H Advisory Council. She had the highest number of youth who stayed in 4-H beyond elementary school. She has received numerous awards from the Jefferson Parish 4-H Foundation.

Bienville Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Billy B. Nutt of Bienville Parish began his career in extension in 1966 in Lake Providence as an associate county agent. He transferred to Lincoln Parish and in 1972 he moved his family to Bienville Parish as county agent and parish chair. Now retired, he assists in garden contests and beautification activities at his church, library and the courthouse.

Red River. Year Inducted: 2008. Nancy Nettles has been involved with 4-H for 42 years. She has received the State Alumni Award, the Attorney General’s Livestock Leader Award, the Outstanding Leadership Award and has served on the 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees.

East Baton Rouge / State 4-H Office. Year Inducted: 2008. Dr. C.J. Naquin dedicated his career to the 4-H program and served as the first Louisiana 4-H Foundation director. He was promoted to the State 4-H office with the responsibilities of the 4-H leadership program. He developed parish Junior Leader Clubs throughout the state and was responsible for naming a Louisiana room at the National 4-H Center. He started the first LABO exchange program.

West Baton Rouge Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Louis Mouch Jr. served over 60 years with West Baton Rouge 4-H. He is the Fair Board president and assists the planning and running of the West Baton Rouge Fair and rodeo each year.

Catahoula Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Jean Mitchell has served as a 4-H organizational leader and volunteer, touching the lives of many youths. She instilled a tradition of 4-H that increased enrollment and participation in 4-H in her parish. In encouraging youth, she always provides them with experiences that are fun and educational and emphasize demonstration skills.

Concordia Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. B.U. Miller worked with students in the 4-H livestock program. He served on the 4-H advisory board and also worked with the fundraising committee for the livestock project. He often would cover the cost of the project for youth unable to afford the expenses. He always said he was rewarded beyond his dreams through the accomplishments of his children and the youth he worked with through 4-H.

Beauregard Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Lina Ruth Miller has served as a 4-H volunteer for more than 40 years. Her roles have ranged from organizational club leader, advisory committee member and parish junior leader to judge for various 4-H events. She has received the 4-H Alumni Award and was instrumental in establishing a parish scholarship for 4-H club members.

Iberia Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Dr. Charles Miller started his involvement in 4-H as a member in the 1930s. His career as a 4-H agent began in 1948, and he retired in 1993. He remains an avid 4-H supporter.

Calcasieu Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Mary McMahon has been involved in 4-H for more than 35 years. Her work started as a school club leader and evolved into numerous positions at the parish and state levels. She volunteers at statewide environmental camps, coordinates a parish environmental club and serves as a state fishing sports instructor. She was nominated for the National Wildlife Leader Award in 2005

Acadia Parish/State 4-H Office. Year Inducted: 2008. Joan McCrory touched the lives of many 4-H’ers throughout Louisiana from when she began her career as a 4-H agent in 1969 until her retirement in 2005 as a professor in the LSU AgCenter’s Department of 4-H Youth Development. She developed publications and guidelines for several significant Louisiana 4-H programs and was continually committed to fostering life skills in youth. She continues to volunteer with the 4-H program.

Beauregard Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Mable Yvonne Lorenz of Beauregard Parish, as a school bus driver for 15 years (1973-1988), volunteered her time and fuel to transport 4-H’ers to the annual Beauregard Parish 4-H Achievement Day, where she also served as a judge for contests. For three years, she held summer workshops for 4-H’ers at her home, teaching girls how to sew, cook, complete handicraft projects and work on 4-H record books.

Caddo Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. John Lowe was a 4-H agent and parish chair who spent countless hours mentoring 4-H youth and their families. He serves on the Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council, Caddo Parish Farm Bureau and State Fair of Louisiana board of directors and remains active in 4-H events and contest judging.

Vermilion Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Nancy W. Marceaux of Vermilion Parish has served as an organizational leader at Kaplan High School for 30 years. She was named State 4-H Alumni winner in 1999. She has been an active member in the parish 4-H Advisory Committee, serving as chairman for five years. All four of her children were active in 4-H and are now serving as adult volunteers.

St. Bernard Parish. Year Inducted: 2009. Marleen Mayfield of St. Bernard Parish organized one of the first 4-H clubs to return to St. Bernard after Hurricane Katrina at Andrew Jackson Elementary. She received a Toyota Prius after Hurricane Katrina from Phoenix Suns basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire and was recognized with a Gold 4-H Club Award in 2003, 2004 and 2005. This award has not been given since Hurricane Katrina.

St. John Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Carroll Adams started his 4-H career in 1973 and served 4-H for 34 years. He attended 4-H Camp every year and spent much of his time serving as a judge for various contests, including pet shows and the Chick-N-Que Contest. He was the St. John Parish garden project leader.

Claiborne Parish. Year Inducted: 2008. Laverne Hightower has been a volunteer for 24 years. She has conducted record book workshops, served on the State 4-H Advisory Council and was a delegate to Washington, D.C., for the Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Ambassador Program. She was a charter member and treasurer of the Claiborne 4-H Foundation.

(Distributed 07/09/09) BATON ROUGE, La. – Students attending the robotics class at the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University squared off in fierce combat with robots they built and programmed. The robots fought in a circle, and the object was to push an opponent out of a 2-foot ring.

LSU AgCenter area forestry agent Barry Crain helps youth develop forestry skills during a special 3-hour training event every year before the state 4-H University competition held on the LSU campus in June.

State 4-H officers and leaders helped teach leadership skills to their peers during the Annual Leadership Conference at the Grant Walker 4-H Education Center, March 24-26.

Top exhibitors of market animals received scholastic premiums of more than $44,000 Saturday (Feb. 18) at the conclusion of the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.The scholastic awards, which ranged from $1,500 to $5,500 for individual winners, went to 4-H and FFA youth who showed champion market animals during the Feb. 11-18 events that included competition for beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep.

4-H and FFA members from across Louisiana participated in the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 11-18. The competitors qualified for the 2006 show by winning awards at parish and district livestock shows across Louisiana, and, in all, more than 3,000 young people came to Gonzales to compete with 5,300 animals.

Six exceptional Louisiana teen-agers were recognized Saturday (Feb. 18) for their knowledge, skills and communication abilities when they were named winners of the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. Now in its ninth year, the premier exhibitor program recognizes 4-H and FFA members who may or may not have champion animals but who have a thorough understanding of animal science.

The LSU AgCenter honored a group of outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 18) for their work with youth livestock projects.

Hurricane Rita destroyed homes, schools and barns when it ripped through Cameron Parish last fall. It also bruised and battered the hopes of hundreds of 4-H’ers looking forward to showing livestock.