Mason Matirne, one of thirteen youths from around the state, has been selected for the LSU AgCenter's 2012-13 Louisiana Young Ag Producers Program.

Excitement was in the air for the 2011 4-H Pet Show. 4-H'er's, parents and animals enjoyed being outdoors for this annual event.

The St. James Parish 4-H Program will hold its Third Annual 4-H Idol Contest on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in conjunction with the 4-H Food Fest at Vacherie Elementary in Vacherie, La.

Information about fertilization of warm-season lawns in the fall.

Welcome to St. James Parish 4-H program for 2011-2012. For a complete list for St. James Parish visit our local calendar online. For a printable calendar, click here.

The St. James Parish 4-H newsletter, 4-H Jumblelaya, includes information about upcoming contests and activities as well as educational materials of interest to 4-H'ers and their parents.

The St. James Advisory Leadership Council met through phone conferences the week of July 19-23, 2010.

Information is provided on St. James Parish's history, culture, tourism, elected officials and related links to more about the parish.

A series of information on ways to celebrate National 4-H Week in October.

This 2012 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.