This year’s 4-H Day at the Capitol June 7 attracted approximately 1,000 4-H Club members, adult leaders and 4-H staff members from across Louisiana. The events are designed to give 4-H’ers a chance to learn more about Louisiana government while having fun. The 4-H’ers and adults visited with legislative officials, toured the grounds of the Capitol, and visited sites throughout Baton Rouge as part of an annual educational trip.

Sen. Walter Boasso greets St. Bernard 4-H’er Lindsey Davis and others during the 4-H Day at the Capitol festivities. State Rep. John R. Smith addresses Beauregard and Vernon parish 4-H’ers on the rules of the Louisiana Senate during 4-H Day at the Capitol.

Evangeline Parish 4-H’ers play the role of state senators in the Louisiana Senate chambers as part of 4-H Day at the Capitol. The students were guests of Senate President Don Hines. 4-H President Joe Coussan, Lafayette Parish, addresses the Louisiana Senate – noting the importance of the Louisiana 4-H program in youth development across the state and thanking senators for their support. With him is Sen. Butch Gautreaux, D-Morgan City, who made Coussan’s address possible. Louisiana 4-H President Joe Coussan from Lafayette Parish, center, poses for a photo following his address to the Louisiana House of Representatives during this year’s 4-H Day at the Capitol. With him, from left, are Southeast Region 4-H Representative Jay Marshall from East Baton Rouge Parish, 4-H Historian/Reporter Dawn Jason of West Baton Rouge, State Rep. Clara B. Gilbeau Baudoin, D-Carencro, and State Rep. Beverly Bruce, D-Mansfield.