The Lafayette 4-H Barnyard Scoop is the newsletter for the 4-H livestock program in Lafayette Parish. It is intended for all members enrolled in livestock projects and planning to exhibit beef, dairy, goats, sheep, swine and poultry.

Provides links to 4-H contest rules and forms

This is a current list of 4-H contest rules and forms for calendar 2007-2008.

4-H Leader Update is the monthly newsletter for organizational leaders and parent volunteers involved in the 4-H program in Lafayette Parish. The newsletter is published from September to May of each year. Each monthly issue contains information about upcoming events, activities and competitions available to 4-H members.

Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the 4-H Livestock Advisory Task Force.

The Lafayette 4-H Junior Leader Newsline Newsletter provides information to Junior Leader members on educational programs, service-learning activities, other events and monthly deadlines. This volume is for the 2008-09 school year and the newsletters are published from September to May.

(Distributed 09/08/08) Those who survive hurricanes and other natural disasters are at risk for behavioral and emotional readjustment problems. Most child and adult survivors experience one or more normal stress reactions for several days after a natural disaster.

(Distributed 07/13/07) Parents want to see their children succeed in school. Believe it or not, school success often depends on what happens outside of school, according to LSU AgCenter family and child development professor Dr. Diane Sasser.

(Distributed 09/08/08) Children's reactions to disaster depend on their age and maturity. Their responses also are affected by how close they are to the event, their level of exposure to it through TV and how they see their parents react.

4-H Hotline is the monthly newsletter for the 4-H program in Lafayette Parish. It contains information about upcoming events, activities and competitions.

(Distributed 09/18/08) Residents of Cameron and Calcasieu parishes are still coping with the ordeal of putting their lives back together after Hurricane Ike. People began trickling back to their homes in Cameron and Grand Chenier to see if anything remains to be cleaned up, although they are not being allowed to stay. Cattle owners were struggling to deal with herds still in the marsh.

The Lafayette Parish 4-H/FFA Horse Show was held in Lafayette, Louisiana on July 1, 2006, at the UL Lafayette Blackham Coliseum Complex.

Results from the 2006 4-H University held on June 20-23, 2006, on the LSU Campus in Baton Rouge. Over 1200 4-H club members from throughout the state participated in the event. During this event middle and high school students had the opportunity to meet new friends from across the state, participate in completion, visit different colleges on the campus and learn new skills.

The Lafayette 4-H Hub-City News is the periodical newsletter for the 4-H horse program in Lafayette Parish. It is intended for all members enrolled in and planning to exhibit a horse project. This volume is for the 2007-2008 school year that is published periodically beginning in November through October.

To post general information on the parish 4-H Youth Development home page. Can you single space between the projects or make a table with the three agents?

Results from 4-H University held on June 18-21, 2007, on the LSU Campus in Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

4-H Hotline is the monthly newsletter for the 4-H program in Lafayette Parish that contains information about upcoming events, activities and competitions.

The Lafayette Parish, Acadiana District and LSU AgCenter 4-H/FFA Horse Shows were held in Lafayette and Monroe, Louisiana in June and July, 2007.

The Lafayette 4-H Junior Leader Newsline Newsletter provides information to Junior Leader members on educational programs, service-learning focused efforts activities, events and deadlines occurring monthly. This volume is the 2007-2008 school year that is published from September to May.

A key to children doing well in school is for parents to be involved in their education. That involvement can take many forms ranging from providing meaningful learning experiences at home to volunteering at school activities.

Results from the 2006 4-H Records Contest held in Lafayette Parish.

This is a guide to help leaders plan their programs. It gives suggestions on things to consider in planning and organizing a program. The guide emphasizes the three parts -- planning, participating, and review and evaluation.

Results from the 2006 Livestock Shows held in Lafayette and Gonzales.

Results from the 2006 Achievement Day held on April 1, 2006, at Lafayette Middle School in Lafayette. The contests conducted were exhibits contest, communications contest, interviews, demonstrations, judging and identification contest.

Results from the 2006 Livestock Judging Contest Day held in Lafayette Parish.

4-H Hotline is the monthly newsletter for the 4-H program in Lafayette Parish that contains information about upcoming events, activities, competition available to 4-H members and educational information, such as the "Food and Fiber" science experiment series lessons. This volume is the 2006-2007 school year that is published from September to May.

This issue contains information about 4-H Camp, 4-H University, Livestock and Horse News, 4-H Honors Program and much more.

Results of the 2006 Vegetable Garden Contest that was conducted in March through June. The contest concluded in June with the judging of all gardens.

This issue contains information about Record Books, 4-H Vegetable Garden Contest, Let's Go Fishing Workshop and much more.

Rules and regulations for the 4H/FFA State Horse Show.

This issue contains information about Achievement Day, Character Counts, Lafayette 4-H on the Web, Honors Program, Health and Fitness Program, 4-H University Selection and much more.

Results from the 2008 Achievement Day held on April 5, 2008, at Lafayette Middle School.

Childcare Providers are required to attend 12 clocks hours of continuing education. The Lafayette Parish LSU AgCenter offers these classes bimonthly. This is the schedule of classes for April, May, and June 2008

These results consist of all youth in the parish that turned in project books. The top books will be recognized as Brackin Bowles Outstanding Record Books winners.

Results from the 2007 Livestock Judging Contest Day held in Lafayette Parish on March 27.

Results from the 2007 Achievement Day held on March 31, 2007, at Lafayette Middle School.

An article about birthday parties that are age appropriate and bugdet friendly.

This issue contains information about Health & Fitness Program, Achievement Day, 4-H U Selection, Camp News, Horse News and much more.

So you've volunteered, been appointed or have been chosen as the new 4-H leader! Congratulations! You're starting an interesting, challenging and rewarding experience. Here is how to get started and manage these responsibilities.

A total remake of the successful 4-H Mini Farm is planned for April 23-27, 2007, at the John M. Parker Coliseum known as Ag Magic. This is an opportunity for individuals, families, and schools to experience the benefits of real world agriculture.

It's strawberry season! Order your flat today! The Jr. Leadership club will begin taking orders for flats of strawberries ($15 per flat) in March. Orders will continue to be received until Wednesday, March 19, please call to place your oder today.

(Distributed 03/05/08) The Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Agents touted accomplishments and expressed appreciation to those in attendance at the annual Louisiana School Boards Association Board of Directors and Superintendents’ Breakfast during LSBA’s 71st convention Feb. 29.

(Distributed 02/20/08) The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Louisiana Horse Expo on March 8-9 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

Results from the 2007 Achievement Day theme poster contest held in Lafayette.

The Office of Motor Vehicles has released the new 4-H license plate. Purchase your plate today and support the 4-H Youth Development Program.

Judging for Club-of-the-Month will be conducted at each monthly club meeting beginning in November through March of each year. Is your club listed?

An overview of the Advisory Committee Meeting held on December 11, 2007.

Click the image on the right to read a cute story to your child that teaches preschool children about fairness.

A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but it could take a little more for the homework to get done, according to the experts. LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe says looking at the rewards and benefits can make homework time more productive.

Typically, providers require that children be kept from care for a minimum of 24 hours or until symptoms disappear.

A variety of factors should be considered when parents are attempting to find quality child care for their children. While cost and convenience are important considerations, parents should also consider their children’s ages, abilities, interests and personalities. Beliefs and attitudes about education, training, child guidance, nutrition and health are also major considerations.

Four environmental rating scales are in use now: (1) Early Childhood Environment, (2) Infant and Toddler Environment, (3) Family Day Care Environment and (4) School-Age Care Environment. (PDF Format Only)

Child Care Providers are required to attend 12 clocks of continuing education. The Lafayette Parish LSU AgCenter offers these classes bimonthly. This is the schedule of classes for February, and March of 2008.

Results of the 2007 Vegetable Garden Contest that was conducted in March through June. The contest concluded in June with the judging of all gardens

Results from the 2007 Fall Fest contest day held on November 3, 2007, at Evangeline Elementary School in Lafayette.

This issue contains information about Health & Fitness Program, Key Club Award, Award of Excellence, 4-H Night with the Hornets and much more.

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.

Results from the 2006 Fall Fest contest day held on November 11, 2006, at Evangeline Elementary School in Lafayette. The contests conducted were bicycle rodeo, food ambassador, foods exhibit, rabbit show, dog show, pet show and compact tractor driving.

What is expected of me as a leader? To be successful in any job, people must know what is expected of them. Based upon those expectations, people then need the information and training to enable them to complete the job successfully. This resource guide will explain your role; give suggestions for accomplishing the job, conducting election of officers, working with officers, how to get parents involved and what they can do.

There is a lot of information to learn about starting a new 4-H club. Where can I learn the facts about the program and how it is organized? This is a great resource for a new leader or a parent looking for answers about the program. It will answer many of your questions as they relate to the club, the project, what are life skills, character counts, the four H's, emblem, colors, motto, pledge and why volunteers are needed.

It can be a challenge for 4-H leaders to plan exciting, involving meetings. Active club programs help create interest and provide inspiration and stimulation for members to learn through new experiences. There are many ways to incorporate active, fun learning into the 4-H club experience. This publication provides a 4-H Club Planning Worksheet as a helpful resource for your club.

This issue contains information about Record Book Workshop, Community Service Learning, Fall Fest, Livestock Entries and much more.

Rules and regulations for the 2008 State 4H/FFA Livestock Show.

You need to take some precautions during hurricane season if you have a boat moored, docked or stored in a recreational harbor along the Gulf Coast, an LSU AgCenter expert says.

Results from the 2007 Livestock Shows held in Lafayette and Gonzales.

A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences.

Athough it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation.

A monthly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter Nutrition Program.

A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division.