| Students in Tallulah experience 4-H with a technology twist (Distributed 0202/12) Students in Tallulah experience 4-H with a technology twist |
| 2012 Great American Seafood CooK Off: 4-H Edition The Lighter Side of Seafood is the theme for this years' Great American Seafood Cook Off to be held August 12, 2012, in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can download related information and a registration form here. |
| 2011 Great American Seafood Cook Off In 2010, fifteen 4-H youth from South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana competed against each other when the contest went national. Images from the event are pictured here. |
| 2011 Seafood Recipes Winning recipes from the 2011 Great American Seafood Cook Off. |
| Hoops and Clovers Game The New Orleans Hornets basketball team will host Hoops & Clovers 4-H Night with the Hornets. This is a great oppourtunity for 4-H Club members and their families to attend a professional basketball game featuring the New Orleans Hornets. |
| La. 4-H sets Dec. 3 for Day of Service (Distributed 11/30/11) Louisiana 4-H will conduct its first Day of Service on Sat., Dec. 3, to show that one day can make a difference in the life of an individual, a community and a state. |
| 4-H poultry judging team brings home wins in national contest (Distributed 11/28/11) The Louisiana 4-H Poultry Judging Team placed fourth overall at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 16-17. |
| 4-H Day with the Tigers Each year the LSU Athletic Department offers the 4-H program an opportunity to attend an LSU football game. These tickets can be purchased by 4-H members, their families, volunteers and any LSU AgCenter employee. |
| Children’s programs scheduled at 4-H Museum in Mansura (Distributed 11/02/11) MANSURA, La. – The Louisiana 4-H Museum is offering “Discovery Days,” an educational program series for groups of children ages 3-8. |
| Area students learn about wetlands (Distributed 10/27/11) Baton Rouge area students learned about the importance of wetlands as part of Louisiana Wetlands Exploration Day on Oct. 20 at the Hilltop Arboretum. |
| Vermilion Parish 4-H’ers set elevation benchmarks at schools (Distributed 10/27/11) MOUTON COVE, La. – Vermilion Parish 4-H leaders have been teaching two new words to 4-H Club members throughout the parish: resilient and subsidence. |
| Students to improve wetland area at state park (Distributed 10/19/11) The LSU AgCenter’s 4-H Youth Wetlands Program will host a Louisiana Wetlands Exploration Day at Fairview-Riverside State Park in Madisonville on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| ‘Wired for Wind’ theme for National 4-H Week, Oct. 2-8 During the week of October 2-8, 4-H members across Louisiana will celebrate National 4-H Week with lessons and activities focus on science and technology. The week will feature 4-H students from across the country engaging in science competitions with the chance to win prizes such as an Apple iPad or $10,000 from Toyota. |
| AgMagic returns to State Fair of Louisiana (Distributed 09/28/11) SHREVEPORT, La. – Do you think food, clothing, lumber and other products only come from a store? Come to AgMagic at the State Fair to see and learn where your food and fiber really come from. |
| Louisiana 4-H receives Walmart grant (Distributed 09/13/11) BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU AgCenter 4 H program has received a second consecutive Walmart grant for teaching healthy living choices to youngsters. |
| 4-H’er featured in Forever LSU thank-you video (Distributed 09/01/11) Julie Barrios of Sabine Parish, an LSU collegiate 4-H’er, is featured in a thank-you video to donors in the Forever LSU campaign. |
| LSU AgCenter hosts first fundraising polo tournament Oct. 2 (Distributed 08/29/11) FOLSOM, La. – Come out to the LSU AgCenter’s first polo tournament on Oct. 2 and watch a few chukkers of this equine sport and help raise money for extension horse programs. |
| 12 inducted into La. 4-H Hall of Fame (Distributed 08/17/11) MANSURA, La. – The Louisiana 4 H Hall of Fame now has 12 additional members after an induction ceremony held Aug. 13 at the Louisiana 4 H Museum. |
| Commissioner of Higher Education visits 4-H camp (Distributed 08/04/11) POLLOCK, La. – Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education Jim Purcell visited the 4-H summer camp, an educational program of the LSU AgCenter, on July 26. |
| 4-H Foundation to host Sporting Clay Tournament Aug. 19 in Shreveport (Distributed 07/06/11) SHREVEPORT, La. – The Louisiana 4-H Foundation will host a fund-raising sporting clay tournament on Aug. 19 at the Shreveport Gun Club. |
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| Past state presidents gather at 4-H University (Distributed 07/01/11) BATON ROUGE, La. – Sixteen former state 4-H presidents dating back to 1959 met at a reception June 23 in LSU’s Tiger Stadium before the final assembly of the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University. |
| 4-H University offers safe-driving program (Distributed 06/29/11) BATON ROUGE, La. – 4-H’ers experienced firsthand how texting and driving are a dangerous combination at one of the educational programs of the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University on June 23. |
| Louisiana youth named winners at 4-H University in Baton Rouge (Distributed 06/24/11) BATON ROUGE, La. – Members of 4-H clubs from across Louisiana were named state winners and alternates in 43 contests on June 23 at the closing session of the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University. |
| 4-H University to be held June 21-24 in Baton Rouge (Distributed 05/25/11) Approximately 1,500 4-H members from across the state will participate in 43 contests and 12 Clover College tracks during the annual 4-H University June 21-24 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. |
| Ponchatoula students learn the value of wetlands (Distributed 04/26/11) PONCHATOULA, La. – The LSU AgCenter youth wetlands program staff and Ponchatoula High School FFA members taught elementary students the value of wetlands at their Wetlands Celebration Day on April 21 as part of Youth Wetlands Week. |
| 14 honored at State 4-H Commodity Ambassador Contest (Distributed 04/25/11) Fourteen 4-H students were winners in the State 4-H Commodity Ambassador Contest on April 19 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. In all, 71 4-H’ers from across the state competed in the chicken, egg, seafood, sugar and turkey contests. |
| 4 DeSoto 4-H’ers honored as leaders (Distributed 04/25/11) MANSFIELD, La. – Chesapeake Energy Corp. awarded two students laptop computers at an awards banquet April 19, honoring the winners of the Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders contest in DeSoto Parish. |
| Youth Wetlands Week set for April 18-22 (Distributed 03/18/11) Louisiana is a state rich in wetlands. To educate young people on the importance of these wetlands, the LSU AgCenter’s Youth Wetlands Program, which is in its fifth year, offers a wetlands-based curriculum for grades four through 12. |
| Orders for military families: chip, putt, relax (Distributed 03/15/11) Madison Salvaggio had never played golf before. “Does putt-putt count?” she asked. Madison and her family took advantage of beautiful weather, free golf instruction and a scramble on the golf course March 12 during the First Tee event sponsored by the LSU AgCenter 4-H Operation Military Kids and BREC, the East Baton Rouge Parish recreation department. |
| La. 4-H Hall of Fame names 12 new members (Distributed 03/10/11) MANSURA, La. – A dozen new members of the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame from throughout the state will be recognized at a reception May 21. |
| Thousands expected at 4-H camp this summer (Distributed 02/23/11) POLLOCK, La. – The LSU AgCenter’s 4-H Youth Resident Summer Camp combines an educational program with a week’s worth of fun. |
| State Photo Content Winners Congratulations to Jana King, winner of the November state photo contest. |
| National 4-H Week Join over 240,000 young people in Louisiana in celebrating the many years of accomplishment and service the 4-H organization has provided during National 4-H Week slated for October 3-9, 2010. |
| Volunteer Voice A publication for the Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association whose mission is to provide its members with opportunities to inform, educate and support one another to better serve Louisiana youth. |
| 4-H Day at the Capitol More than 1,200 4-H members from all 64 parishes participate in the annual 4-H Day at the Capitol each year. |
| Rovin' Clover The Rovin' Clover is a quarterly newsletter written and produced by 4-H members from across Louisiana. Articles are truly engaging and are written by youth for youth. Topics include personal testimonials and experiences of 4-H members, details about past and upcoming 4-H activities, and information on 4-H opportunities on the regional, state and national levels. |
| Health care group donates $30,000 to Louisiana 4-H (Distributed 08/26/09) LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana 4-H Foundation has announced a gift of $30,000 from the LHC Group, a Lafayette-based health care company. |
| 2010 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show set for Lamar-Dixon in Gonzales (Distributedf 08/17/09) The 2010 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show will be held at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, LSU AgCenter officials announced. |
| Louisiana 4-H team places fifth in national wildlife competition (Distributed 07/24/09) ZWOLLE, La. – A Louisiana 4-H team placed fifth overall in the national 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program held July 20-22 at the Wildwood Resort. |
| Results of 4-H and FFA State Horse Show released (Distributed 07/17/09) Results from the 40th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show held July 6-11 have been released. Coordinated by the LSU AgCenter, the event was held at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe. |
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| Louisiana 4-H’ers win awards at national shooting sports meet June 24-28 (Distributed 07/10/09) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Two Louisiana teams finished first, and seven others finished in the top five at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational meet June 24-28. In addition, three Louisiana teams placed in the top five teams overall, and eight Louisiana 4-H’ers were in the top 10 in individual events. |
| Students build, compete with robots during 4-H University (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 4-H hunting skills team wins awards at national meet (Distributed 07/01/09) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Thirty LSU AgCenter 4-H’ers gave it their best shot at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, placing in the top five in three competitions and having eight individuals in the top 10. |
| Louisiana 4-H University winners named (Distributed 06/26/09) BATON ROUGE – Louisiana youth took home honors as state contest winners and alternates as the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University concluded Thursday night (June 25) on the LSU campus. |
| Louisiana 4-H University winners named (Distributed 06/26/09) BATON ROUGE – Louisiana youth took home honors as state contest winners and alternates as the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University concluded Thursday night (June 25) on the LSU campus. |
| 2009 scholarships presented to 4-H’ers from across Louisiana (Distributed 06/25/09) Winners of 2009 4-H scholarships were among those honored during ceremonies at the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University June 23-25 in Baton Rouge. The young adults from across Louisiana were honored at an awards banquet June 23 and at an assembly June 24 on the LSU campus. |
| 2009 scholarships presented to 4-H’ers from across Louisiana (Distributed 06/25/09) Winners of 2009 4-H scholarships were among those honored during ceremonies at the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University June 23-25 in Baton Rouge. The young adults from across Louisiana were honored at an awards banquet June 23 and at an assembly June 24 on the LSU campus. |
| Louisiana to host national 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program July 19-23 (Distributed 06/25/09) Nearly 100 youth from across the country will converge at the Wildwood Resort on Toledo Bend in Zwolle July 19-23 for the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program. Sixteen teams of six are expected from as far as Maryland, Wisconsin and Utah, according to Paul Morris, LSU AgCenter county agent in Sabine Parish and co-chair of the event. |
| LSU AgCenter honors 12 adults for service to Louisiana 4-H (Distributed 06/24/09) The LSU AgCenter honored 12 adults Tuesday evening (June 24) for their service to the Louisiana 4-H youth development program. Among those honored were four 4-H alumni, two school system administrators, two LSU AgCenter faculty members, two secretaries from AgCenter offices and two volunteer leaders who were honored for their outstanding service to 4-H. |
| 4-H, FFA state horse show set for July 6-11 in West Monroe (Distributed 06/24/09) Organizers expect 600 youth from across Louisiana to compete in the 40th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show July 6-11 in West Monroe. |
| 4-H helps girl learn life skills (Distributed 06/04/09) HAYNESVILLE, La. – Jannah Loyd has found that things she learned in 4-H have helped her with the life skills she needs to face Down syndrome. |
| 12 to be inducted into Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame July 18 (Distributed 06/02/09) Twelve new members of the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame will be inducted at the grand opening of the Louisiana 4-H Museum in Mansura from 2-4 p.m. on July 18. |
| Louisiana 4-H’ers are ready to compete June 23-25 (Distributed 06/01/09) BATON ROUGE – Participants in 4-H are known for their prize-winning animals and giving back to their communities through ambitious service projects. But at 4-H University, these students will compete in contests ranging from computer simulation to sports broadcasting. |
| LSU AgCenter 4-H seeks schools with outstanding character education practices (Distributed 05/30/09) LSU AgCenter 4-H will seek for the first time this year a school in Louisiana with outstanding character education practices to submit for national recognition through the Character Education Partnership, a youth advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. |
| LSU AgCenter Ag Adventures attracts 1,100 students (Distributed 02/16/09) DELHI, La. – Elementary school students from seven parishes had their questions answered about everything from horses to germs at the LSU AgCenter’s Ag Adventures Feb. 10-11. |
| Youths learn about goats during regional trip (Distributed 08/26/08) 4–H and FFA goat exhibitors from across Louisiana took part in the second 4-H goat educational trip in Louisiana and Mississippi Aug. 3-8. |
| Flowers, Students Both Blossom at Baton Rouge Elementary School LSU AgCenter Master Gardeners and Kids Hope volunteers have helped transform a once dull courtyard at University Terrace Elementary school into a flowering oasis. |
| 4-H camp serves up science (Distributed 08/20/08) Students attending the camp at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center had the chance to take classes in science – learning about rockets, robots and other high-tech subjects. |
| Marsh makes learning fun (Distributed 08/14/08) Participating in Marsh Maneuvers was like “boot camp” for 16-year-old Austin Mouton, a 4-H student from Erath High School, who said the activities meshed with his career plans in wildlife management. |
| 2008 Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame The Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame was established in 2008 as part of the 4-H Centennial Celebration. The first 100 inductees are volunteers, supporters, staff and pioneers who made lasting contributions to Louisiana 4-H. Their dedication and support have inspired countless youth. |
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| First day results of 4-H and FFA State Horse Show released (Distributed 7/9/08) WEST MONROE – Results from the first day of competition at the 39th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show have been released. |
| Louisiana youth are winners at 4-H University (Distributed 06/19/08) Louisiana youth took home honors as state contest winners and alternates as the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H U concluded Thursday night (June 19) on the LSU campus. |
| La. 4-H’ers honored with 2008 scholarships (Distributed 06/19/08) Winners of 4-H scholarships were among those honored during ceremonies at the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University July 17-20. The young adults from across Louisiana were credited with excelling in project work and recordkeeping, serving as club officers or otherwise distinguishing themselves during their years in 4-H. |
| Alumni, supporters honored for service to La. 4-H (Distributed 06/19/08) Ten adults were recognized for their contributions to the Louisiana 4-H program during an awards banquet and other ceremonies this week as part of the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University program on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. The honorees included four 4-H alumni who continue to show active support of the youth development program, two school superintendents, two professors on the LSU AgCenter faculty and two secretaries from LSU AgCenter offices. |
| Louisiana 4-H Museum seeking treasures for its collection (Distributed 06/19/08) The Louisiana 4-H Museum is seeking items for its collection to show the history of 4-H – the state’s largest and long-running youth development program. The museum is calling for photos, ribbons, certificates, trophies, documents, handcrafted projects, demonstration materials, record books and more to be used in exhibits, traveling displays, presentations and archives. |
| Directions to 4-H Facilities and Meeting Places Directions to LSU Campus AgCenter 4-H Facilities. Map included for reference. Directions for eastbound and westbound travelers on I-10 are provided. Directions for 4-H Camp Grant Walker are also listed. |
| 4-H’ers Learn about Food and Fitness at Weekend Camp 4-H’ers from 22 parishes attended the LSU AgCenter 4-H Food and Fitness Camp January 24-25 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center near Pollock. This year’s theme was "The Wonderful World of 4-H," borrowing from Walt Disney movies and characters, according to LSU AgCenter nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu, advisor to the 4-H State Food and Fitness Board. |
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