4-H Trivia

4-H began in Louisiana in 1908 in Avoyelles Parish as a corn club for boys.

The first pig club in the country was started in 1910 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana by E. W. Jones.

The first parish to have an agent in charge of canning club activities for girls was Lincoln in 1912.

The first state 4-H Club Short Course was devoted entirely to instructions in home and farm projects in 1915. Certificates and blue ribbons were not awarded for competitions until 1948.

Camp Grant Walker was developed as a State Camp in 1935.

In 1954 the camp fee was $6.00.

A four leaf clover with each leaf bearing the letter “H” was first used as a label for products canned by members of the clubs.

The National 4-H Pledge and the National 4-H Motto was approved by state leaders in 1927.

In 1908 the state fair gave first prize to a corn club member who produced 27.5 bushels of corn from ½ acre of land.

The State Fair of Louisiana presented the products of the first pig club in America in 1916.

In 1944 4-H members raised over $3 million dollars in one week to “Buy a Liberty Ship” for the war.

Forestry, the leading agricultural industry in Louisiana, was established as a 4-H project in 1927.

In 1940 the state legislature appropriated $10,000 to finance five district and one state livestock show. The first Spring Livestock Show was held in 1948. There were 546 animals at the show.

The first beef calf club was organized in 1922 in Terrebonne Parish with Hereford calves.

84 countries have an organized 4-H program.