Premiums, catergories and general information for entering exhibits and livestock at the Rapides Parish Fair.

Producers will have the opportunity to have their private pesticide cards recertified at the following meetings.

The Dean Lee Research and Extension Center Livestock Show/Sale Complex is now available to host agriculture-related events and activities.

Teaching character education and conflict resolution can reinforce basic attitudes and values of society in a child’s setting.

Be part of the 100th anniversary celebration for 4-H! Show your 4-H pride with a "100th year" tee shirt. Click here for more info.

“Rapides 4-H’ers have the opportunity to be recognized for their volunteer service in the community. During this centennial celebration, we are looking to recognize 100 4-H’ers for 100 hours of volunteer work each with a new award called, 4-H “Spirit of the Clover” Award. To be considered for this award you must apply following the guidelines. For the guidelines and the award application, click on the link”

This form is to be filled out and submitted by clubs who wish to be recognized for Outstanding Club Community Service Achievement. This award application should be placed in an appropriate folder or cover and should be submitted by April 30th to the parish 4-H office. For more information, contact the 4-H office at 767-3968.

This article provides information on 4-H Summer Camp for Rapides Parish to be held July 14-18, 2008 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, Louisiana.

Did you know that the choices you make now as a teen can affect your health when you are in your 20’s and 30’s? Learn to make smart choices now- - -view these informative fact sheets and learn how you can live a healthy life. After all, “smart choices = smart youth”.

Images from the Central Louisiana 4-H Horse Camp held March 24-25, 2008 at Dean Lee.