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2023-2024 Louisiana 4-H Impact Report

Todd Tarifa

At a Glance

Program Demographics

  • K-3 Grades: 20,204
  • 4-6 Grades: 34,042
  • 7-8 Grades: 13,369
  • 9-12 Grades: 8,981
  • Not Provided: 36,52
  • Female: 35,674
  • Male: 30,937
  • Not Provided: 50,568
  • Adult Volunteers: 4,150
  • Youth Volunteers: 9,263
  • Youth Engaged: 117,144
  • 4-H Club Members: 41,227
  • Outreach Education: 75,917
  • Hispanic/Latino: 10,216
  • American Indian: 669
  • Asian: 1,043
  • African American: 19,201
  • Native Hawaiian: 133
  • White: 41,024
  • More Than One Race: 5,995
  • Undetermined: 39,018

Engagement by Region

Map of Louisiana with the following regions highlighted: Northwest, Northeast, Central, Southwest, and Southeast.

  • Northwest: 24,660
  • Northeast: 5,379
  • Central: 15,783
  • Southwest: 35,430
  • Southeast: 35,892

How Youth Participate

  • Agriculture & Animals: 24,306
  • Healthy Living: 25,518
  • Leadership & Civic Engagement: 36,259
  • Natural Resources & Environment: 33,919
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, Math: 19,256
  • Farm: 4,058
  • Towns Under 10K/Rural: 28,303
  • Towns/Cities 10-50K: 20,071
  • Suburbs Over 50K: 7,233
  • Central Cities Over 50K: 7,786
  • Not Provided: 45,679

Impact

Louisiana 4-H operates in 2,120 schools and community locations, promoting agricultural literacy with its flagship event, AgMagic. Engaging tens of thousands annually, the 4-H Beyond Ready initiative focuses on personal growth, adaptability and confidence to prepare members for success. Recognizing the vital role of 4-H camps in youth development, Louisiana 4-H has secured over $77,000 in scholarships, enabling free camp attendance for 10% of youths statewide and ensuring access for those who might otherwise be unable to participate.

Louisiana 4-H Foundation Financial Report (2023-2024 FY)

Income

  • Contributions: $237,937.18
  • Program Activities: $323,700.65
  • Annuity: $56,442.23
  • LSU Foundation: $257, 408.40
  • Total Income: $875,488.46

Expense

  • Foundation Operating: $49,816.59
  • Fundraising: $46,609.56
  • Program Services: $499,456.38
  • LSU Foundation: $165,718.88
  • Total Expense: $761,601.41
  • Beginning Assets: $6,301,550.43
  • Ending Assets: $6,840,812.48
  • Change in Assets: $539,157.05

8 out of 10 Louisiana 4-H members indicate they are better prepared for high school because of 4-H.

9 out of 10 Louisiana 4-H members indicate they are better prepared for college or a career because of 4-H.

  • Ability to collaborate with others better: 94%
  • Working better in a team setting: 93%
  • Able to set goals for themselves: 91%
  • Able to solve problems: 91%
  • Communicate with others, both youth and adults: 91%
  • Work well with other youth: 94%
  • Work successfully with adults: 94%
  • Have a plan for reaching goals: 89%
  • Are confident speaking to groups: 81%
  • Are more physically active: 86%
  • Discovered potential career path in agricultural sector: 84%
  • Intend to embark on agricultural careers: 74%
  • Learned about agriculture in Louisiana: 89%
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