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4-H "U" Winners from Rapides Parish
4-H "U" Winners

“Raising the Bar for 100 years” was the theme for the annual 4-H “U” event held in June on the LSU-Baton Rouge campus for nearly 1600 teenaged 4-H members.

Summer Splash Fair
Summer Splash

Jane Jones, Family & Consumer Science Agent, and Debra Jackson, Parent Educator, share their parenting resources at the City of Alexandria's Summer Splash Fair.

The Importance of Hand Washing
Handwashing Demonstration

Quincy Cheek held a handwashing demonstration at New Bethel Community Baptist Church during their health fair.

Images from Pecan Grafting Clinic
Pecan Grafting Clinic

Here are images from the Pecan Grafting Clinic held in Alexandria in May 2008. Information also provided on four-flap graft or banana graft.

PBR Event
Rodeo picture
Ever wanted to see professional bull rider, Chris Shivers? He’s coming to Baton Rouge for the Gerry Lane Invitational PBR and 4-H’ers can purchase tickets to this family event at special prices. Click here for more information.
Quincy's Recipe Corner
Qunicy recipe banner
Quincy Cheek, the new Extension Agent in nutrition, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La. each month.
Child Care Provider Classes
Jane Jones, new childcare provider trainer
Classes for child-care providers and child-care centers are posted quarterly. For Class A and in-home caregivers, the price is $7.50; for Class B providers, the price is $42.50. The orientation class is mandatory for in-home caregivers, and the price is $10 for that 4-hour class.
Livestock Complex Information
Livestock Show Barn
The Dean Lee Research and Extension Center Livestock Show/Sale Complex is now available to host agriculture-related events and activities.
Controlling Bagworms
Bagworms
Bagworms create problems for many homeowners. Timing is critical in controlling bagworms.
How Do Children Learn?
Child with toy
Children are visual, auditory or kinesthetic learners or a combination of these. There are distinctive differences in their preferences and the way they learn.
4-H Awards Night!
Award Night Winners
And the winners are... Winners from special contests were recognized and honored at the 4-H Awards program held in May.
Commodity Cookery Results
Picture of Commodity Cookery Dishes
Results from the Commodity Cookery Contest held at the Alexandria Mall in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Preventing Violence in the Preschool Classroom
Teaching character education and conflict resolution can reinforce basic attitudes and values of society in a child’s setting.
"100th Year" 4-H T-Shirt Information
t-shirt front
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.