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.

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.

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

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

Updates on disaster payments, newly released varieties, growth measurements, weed, disease and insect control.

St. James Parish 4-H'ers attended 4-H Day at the Capitol 2011 and met state representatives.

Members of 4-H clubs from across Louisiana were named state winners and alternates in 43 contests on June 23, 2011, at the closing session of the LSU AgCenter's 4-H University.

Nutritional content of cherries, how to freeze cherries and a chicken cherry recipie.

2011 St. James Parish 4-H Achievement Day results and activities - enjoyed by everyone who attended on May 11 at Lutcher High School.

St. James Parish 4-H members were recently given a chance to show off their bicycle skills and go on a bicycle hike.

St. James Parish 4-H members enjoyed preparing dishes to compete at the 2011 Area 4-H Commodity Cookery Contest in Houma, La. at Southland Mall.

2010 Parish Profile presented to St. James parish council on December 15, 2010

Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential in the survival of the sugarcane industry in Louisiana. This publication is designed to help growers learn to identify sugarcane varieties. Color photos included.

Figs are tasty and can be eaten fresh, made into preserves and jams, or used in baking. Figs are commonly grown in all areas of Louisiana. All fig varieties discussed in this publication produce a main crop. Learn cultural practices and fertilization, disease and insect control and how to handle and process your fruit. (PDF Format Only)

This 2011 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.