4-H has three primary program areas: science, engineering and technology; healthy living; and citizenship.
 The 4-H Citizenship project focuses on efforts to prepare youth for effective and active civic participation. We strive to develop competent and responsible citizens by providing formal instruction in government, law, community action and democracy that focuses on issues that youth view as important in their lives. These practices help youth increase their civic knowledge and interest in politics, improves critical thinking and communication skills and gives youth opportunities to apply what they learn through community service and service-learning activities.
 The National 4-H Healthy Living Mandate focuses on many health-related educational issues, including: mental and emotional health, foods and nutrition, physical health and safety. Louisiana 4-H offers a variety of programs to promote healthy living among children of all ages. Healthy Living programming includes: Smart Bodies, Smart Choices, Food and Fitness Board, Food and Fitness Camp among others.
 The National 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology Mandate (SET) focuses on increasing science, engineering and technology knowlege, skills and comptencies by providing opportunities for hands-on scientific learning and discovery in 4-H clubs. Although the United States is currently the world’s economic and military leader, we are at a critical juncture. We must adapt to meet the evolving economic and national security landscape of the 21st century. At the core of this challenge is our nation’s proficiency in science, engineering and technology. Too many young Americans do not have the science, engineering and technology career skills necessary to succeed—and meet our country’s needs—in the future. 4-H can focus resources and expertise through SET to improve science literacy; increase the number of American students seeking undergraduate degrees in science, technology and engineering; and increase the number of young adults pursuing careers in these fields.
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| Stress and Strain on Military Children View a news clip describing a few of the challenges facing children of our deployed servicemembers. When National Guard, Army Reserve and other military loved ones living in civilian communities are mobilized, their children experience an extreme change. |
| Operation Military Kids Website Operation Military Kids national Web site. |
| Celebrate the Month of the Military Child 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. |
| MyPyramid for Kids The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids. |
| Youth Wetlands Week Sponsors The following companies helped support this years Youth Wetlands Week. |
| Workforce Preparation Initiative Implementation Team (WPIIT) The purpose of the WPIIT is to help create for youth a variety of options for improving educational and skill competencies and for making effective connections to employers. The WPIIT promotes the linkage between academic and occupational learning and opportunities related to career planning, effective interview techniques, dressing for success, smart money management and business etiquette. |
| Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development “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. |
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| AgMagic Visitors Helping Military Kids School children visiting Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge for AgMagic aren’t just learning about the wonders of agriculture and our natural resources. |
| St. Tammany Teachers' Inservice St. Tammany Parish teachers had an inservice to pick up YWW curriculum and materials. |
| OMK Hero Pack Guide Say thanks to our military youth!!! Hero packs are a tangible way to say thank you to military youth whose parents have been deployed. Hero Packs conatain a variety of items and information that assist youth and parents to stay connected during deployments and separation. In addition, Hero Packs provide a link between military children and Operation: Military Kids. This guide focuses on a variety of activities to use Hero Packs as a service learning project for youth groups across the nation |
| Operation: Military Kids HERO Packs Hero packs are a tangible way to say thank you to Military Youth whose parents have deployed. Hero Packs conatain a variety of items and information that assist youth and parents to stay connected during deployments and separation. In addition, Hero Packs provide a link between military children and Operation: Military Kids. This guide focuses on a variety of activities to use Hero Packs as a service learning project for youth groups across the nation. |
| Youth Wetlands Week: Training future leaders to save America’s treasure Teaching students to be aware of the environment is the first step to their actively becoming environmental stewards. And during the LSU AgCenter’s second annual Youth Wetlands Week, March 31-April 4, more than 55,000 Louisiana students in grades fourth through 12th, some in every parish, will be taking that first step. |
| 4-H'ers learn about healthy living at Food & Fitness Camp More than 75 4-H club members and volunteers participated in the annual 4-H Food & Fitness Camp held Feb. 23 & 24 at Camp Grant Walker. The theme for the camp was “Birthday Bash of the Century,” and camp participants were treated to hands-on educational experiences focused on the 100th birthday of 4-H, reports Lois Brister, Rapides Parish 4-H agent. |
| YWW Material Packing Day To help prepare for YWW, America's Wetland Conservation Coprs (AWCC) members from across Louisiana came to Baton Rouge to help get all the YWW educational materials packaged and delivered to over 55,000 students. |
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| 2008 Curriculum The 2008 Curriculum is officially out and open to the public. |
| 2008 Health Rocks 2008 Heath Rocks powerpoint with pictures |
| 4-H’ers Brighten Hospital Stay For Area Youngsters 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." |
| Participating Schools in 2008 YWW Program Word Documents with full breakdown of Parishes and Schools participating in Youth Wetlands Week |
| Mind Your Manners The way you handle yourself in a business and social environment can reveal a lot about you. Generally thought of as soft skills, business etiquette helps to build a professional image and can be a determining factor in job success and satisfaction. |
| 4-H Shooting Sports 2008 Match Registration Participants and coaches are urged to closely read all match information as presented in the 2008 Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Handbook. |
| 2008 Shooting Sports Handbook The goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is youth development. Through participation in firearm safety training and shooting sports activities, young men and women are given the opportunity to learn responsibility, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and other qualities critical to the development of productive citizens. This handbook deals with 4-H Shooting Sports only. |
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| Crain Helps Youth Develop Forestry Skills 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. |
| 4-H’ers Develop Leadership Skills For The Future 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. |
| Swine Pig Project Facilities The facilities you need to raise show pigs do not have to be elaborate or expensive. Many different types and sizes of facilities are satisfactory for growing show pigs. Several basic facility options are discussed. |
| Teen Collects Books For 'Katrina Kids' The images of children sitting idle moved Tennessee high school student Emily Hollingsworth to take action, and Hollingsworth inspired a whole community. |
| Vermilion 4-H’er Wins Spirit Of Community Award A Vermilion Parish 4-H’er recently was recognized as the Louisiana winner of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, which honors young people for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. |
| Scholastic Premiums Totaling $44K Awarded To Livestock Show’s Top Winners 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. |
| Hundreds Selected As Champions At 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during a week of competition at the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. |
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| Photos From 2006 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show 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. |
| Exceptional Youth Rewarded For Demonstrated Knowledge, Skill, Abilities 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. |
| Outstanding Youngsters, Volunteers Honored For Work In Livestock Projects 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. |
| Youngsters Press On With Livestock Projects Despite Hurricanes 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. |
| La. 4-H CAN Fight Hunger Campaign Louisiana 4-H Can Fight Hunger Campaign gives students the opportunity to take responsibility through the concrete action to end hunger. |
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