NOW is the time to start signing up to attend 4-H University. 4-H U is open to all 4-H'ers who turned 13 before January 1, 2009. State 4-H University will be held on the LSU Campus-June 23-26, 2009. Contact the 4-H Office for information, your eligibility, and cost. Your fees will need to be paid by May 22, 2009. SIGN UP TODAY!

Concordia parish has cooked their way into the new year. 4-Hers through out the parish have been busy preparing dishes for the 2009 Ground Beef, Seafood and Poultry Cookery Contest. Our office would like to THANK everyone involved in making this cookery possible!

2008 crop demonstration results for Concordia Parish are listed in this booklet -- for informational purposes.

A 5-year summary of row crop acreage and yield averages for Concordia Parish

ATTENTION 4-H'ERS! Summer is just around the corner and it is time to start preparing for 2009 4-H Summer Camp! The completed form and a $50 deposit are due in the Concordia Parish 4-H Office by April 15 to reserve your spot. Our parish will be camping from June 29 through July 3. SO SIGN UP NOW FOR AN EXCITING CAMPING EXPERIENCE!

Bi-Annual Report for Concordia Parish, July-December 2008. This brochure provides highlights of Concordia's Extension Programs and activities in the areas of ANR, FCS, and 4-H by our County Agent, FCS Agent, and 4-H Agents.. New brochures are published bi-annually: January-June & July-December.

ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS! There are several scholarships offered through the State 4-H Program. All scholarships MUST be typed. All 4-H'ers completing an application will be considered for the Scott Foundation Scholarship which is presented to the top applicant in Concordia Parish. All completed applications must be turned in to the Concordia 4-H Office by March 2, 2009.

No way to avoid a stop at a fast food joint? Just remember these helpful tips to stay on the "healthy" side of the menu.

Attention 4-Hers! Are you ready to kick off 2009 with our annual Cookery Contest? If so, tie on the apron and prepare your favorite recipe for the judges!

Mmmm! Is your mouth watering for some of that Louisiana-grown citrus? You are in luck because it is that time again! Concordia 4-H will take orders for fresh navel oranges and satsumas just in time for the holidays.