St. James Parish 4-H'er, Victoria Rocquin, represented the parish in the Louisiana State 4-H Commodity Ambassador Contest on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge.

This 2012 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.

St. James Parish 4-H had it's annual 4-H Bicycle Rodeo and Bike Hike. 4-H'ers went through obstacles and learned safety rules when riding their bike.

The St. James Parish 4-H newsletter, 4-H Jumblelaya, includes information about upcoming contests and activities as well as educational materials of interest to 4-H'ers and their parents.

Cassidy and Brittany Carter get serious about rabbit competion. The girls along with their parents love raising the rabbits and bringing them to all the rabbit shows.

This report provides information on funding sources, program highlights for the area, and local issues that are being faced by the parish through the Extension Service.

This 2012 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection.

January and February are exciting months for the St. James Parish 4-H Livestock Project members. This year the livestock project members excelled in the Parish Show at the Cow Palace on the Lutcher High School campus, Southeast District Show in Covington, and the State Show at LAMAR Dixon in Gonzales.

Mason Matirne, one of thirteen youths from around the state, has been selected for the LSU AgCenter's 2012-13 Louisiana Young Ag Producers Program.

Information is provided on St. James Parish's history, culture, tourism, elected officials and related links to more about the parish.

Excitement was in the air for the 2011 4-H Pet Show. 4-H'er's, parents and animals enjoyed being outdoors for this annual event.

The St. James Parish 4-H Program will hold its Third Annual 4-H Idol Contest on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in conjunction with the 4-H Food Fest at Vacherie Elementary in Vacherie, La.

Information about fertilization of warm-season lawns in the fall.

A series of information on ways to celebrate National 4-H Week in October.

Welcome to St. James Parish 4-H program for 2011-2012. For a complete list for St. James Parish visit our local calendar online. For a printable calendar, click here.

The St. James Advisory Leadership Council met through phone conferences the week of July 19-23, 2010.

Updates on disaster payments, newly released varieties, growth measurements, weed, disease and insect control.

St. James Parish 4-H'ers attended 4-H Day at the Capitol 2011 and met state representatives.

Members of 4-H clubs from across Louisiana were named state winners and alternates in 43 contests on June 23, 2011, at the closing session of the LSU AgCenter's 4-H University.

Nutritional content of cherries, how to freeze cherries and a chicken cherry recipie.

Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential in the survival of the sugarcane industry in Louisiana. This publication is designed to help growers learn to identify sugarcane varieties. Color photos included. (PDF format only)

Figs are tasty and can be eaten fresh, made into preserves and jams, or used in baking. Figs are commonly grown in all areas of Louisiana. All fig varieties discussed in this publication produce a main crop. Learn cultural practices and fertilization, disease and insect control and how to handle and process your fruit. (PDF Format Only)

This 2012 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.