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5800 Highway 44, 3rd Floor · Convent, LA · 70723
Phone: (225) 562-2320 · Fax: (225) 562-2430

St. James Parish 4-H Idol
The St. James Parish 4-H Program will hold its first “4-H Idol Contest” on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in conjunction with the 4-H Food Fest at Lutcher Elementary.

Safety Contest Information
Link to Safety Record Book

Information about the upcoming safety contest to be held on January 28, 2010

October 4-H Jumblelaya
Link to PDF newsletter

St. James Parish October 4-H Newsletter

Ways to Celebrate National 4-H Week
Picture of 4-H'ers and Parish President

A series of information on ways to celebrate National 4-H Week October 5-12.

Protecting Your Satsuma’s Fruit
Picture of Leaf Footed Bug
News article on leaf-footed bug and problems it can pose for satsumas.
Rural Electric Youth Tour
Rural Electric Youth Tour
The Washington Youth Tour a weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D. C. This trip is open to high school students across Louisiana.
September 2009 4-H Jumblelaya Newsletter
Newsletter for 4-H Club members in St. James Parish. This newsletter gives the latest news about ongoing 4-H programs and activities in the parish. September topics include: National 4-H Week, parish calendar, officer training, junior leaders, project clubs, camp slogan contest, livestock news, pet show, state service-learning project and summer fun.
4-H Calendar of Events and Local Leader List
The 2009-2010 calendar lists the date, time and monthly meeting schedule for each club. Also included is a rundown of planned activities and contact information for 4-H leaders.
Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide
Pest Management Guide
This 2009 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 using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.
Sugarcane Economics
Picture of Sugarcane Economic Slide
A powerpoint presentation by Dr. Michael Salassi on when to sell old equipment and when to buy new equipment.
The Weed Patch
The Weed Patch 03-2009
This article "Control of Sugarcane with Glyphosate: Non-Crop Fallow Programs and No-Tillage Soybeans” will be of value in planning weed control programs. A meeting with your county agent, consultant, or crop advisor may help to develop or to fine tune a weed control program specific to your needs. Dr. Jim Griffin is with the LSU AgCenter in the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences and has research and extension responsibilities in sugarcane weed management.
4-H Achievement Day Form
A form for all clubs to submit to the 4-H office indicating whether their club will participate in Achievement Day events such as 4-H Banner, Song or Yell Contest, and Group Talent.
4-H Jumblelaya Newsletter
Picture of Jumblelaya heading
Monthly newsletter for 4-H Club members in St. James Parish. This newsletter gives the latest news about ongoing 4-H programs and activities in the parish.
Sugarcane Production in LA
Cost Production Picture
2009 Projected Commodity Cost and Returns.
4-H Clubhouse
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