ADA Accommodation

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in Caldwell 4-H, please contact 4-H agent Jana Bennett at 318-649-2663.

4-H Pledge

I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

Safety Poster Contest Results

Thirty-five entries were submitted for this year's contest. In the fourth and fifth grade category, Carson Smith placed first, Sadie Clair Busby placed second, Cutler Bailey placed third, Jasper Duckett placed fourth, and Elizabeth Hatten placed fifth. Blue ribbons were awarded to Jacie Kate Copeland, Harmony Cross, Andrew Evans, Ava Foy, Brantley Fitzgerald, Lula B McCoy, Kenadee Meredith, Anne-Marie Norrell, Jewel Nugent, Jase Rollins, Isaac Sikes, Maylee Street, Kingsley Thompson and Brylon White. In the sixth to eighth grade category, Aubree Whitten placed first, Jessalyn Graham placed second, and Jayden McManus placed third. Blue ribbons were awarded to Marley Crain, Mason Dunn, Paislee Dunn, Jase Hillestad, Kyleigh Jeffery, Victoria Lasiter, Vivian Lasiter and Ty Primm. In the ninth to twelfth grade category, Lander McCann placed first, Bridger McCann placed second, Blake Adams placed third. Blue ribbons were awarded to Lauren Barnhill and Chase McBroom.

Beef Poster Contest

Entries for the 2026 4-H Beef Poster Contest are due by 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 16. Participants will learn more about the beef industry, meat science, and nutrition while developing marketing, communication, organization, and research skills. The 2026 Beef Poster Contest theme is Raising the Steaks.

• Entries must be on 22-inch by 28-inch poster board only and must include the participant's name, address, age, grade, and parish on the back upper right corner of the poster.
• Poster should generate positive images and promotion of beef, not live cattle production, using the indicated theme and should promote beef without projecting any negative messages towards other agricultural commodities, for example chicken or pork.
• Do not use copyrighted pictures, clip art, logos, cartoon characters, advertisements, or other materials. You can pull ideas from magazines, parents, friends, nutrition bulletins, Beef Ambassador Fact Sheets, meat publications, the American Meat Institute, and National Livestock and Meat Board, but the end concept should be original and not copied material.
• First place posters will be sent to Baton Rouge to compete in the State Beef Poster Contest.

Communication and Career Contest

The Communication and Career Contest will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26 at Union Central Elementary School. Please preregister for this contest by calling the 4-H office at 318-649-2663 by 4:00 p.m. on January 21.This contest consists of Demonstrations and Career Preparation Interviews. Demonstrations can be presented by an individual or a team of two contestants. Demonstrations have a time limit of 5 to 7 minutes. It must be at least 5 minutes but no longer than 7 minutes. Points will be deducted for demonstrations that are shorter than 5 minutes, and for every minutes over 7 minutes. The demonstration must be a method demonstration and can be on any subject. A Method Demonstration is showing how to do something while telling how to do it. Career Preparation Interview participants should dress appropriately for a short interview with judges that will last 5 minutes or less.

Lego Building Competition

Photo entries for the Lego Building Contest are due by 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 6. You may create your own design or build a themed set. A Building Competition Label, available at the Caldwell 4-H office, with your name, grade, school, and a description of design along with a 4-inch by 6-inch photograph of your creation will be submitted on February 6. You must be able to carry the design yourself and it must fit on a desktop. Members placing first, second, third, and fourth place will exhibit their design projects at the Caldwell Parish Library.

Character: Fairness

Fairness means treating people equally, playing by the rules, and giving everyone a chance. In 4-H, Fairness helps create a respectful and inclusive environment where all members feel valued. What does Fairness look like? It is taking turns and sharing opportunities, listening to all sides before making decisions, following rules and encouraging others to do the same, avoiding favoritism or excluding others, and accepting outcomes gracefully, win or lose.

Why Are Forests Important?

Forests influence the water cycle through a process called transpiration. Trees absorb water through their roots which is later released as water vapor from their leaves. This water vapor accumulates into clouds until it falls down again as rain, snow, or hail. Transpiration from plants is significant. A large oak tree can give off 40,000 gallons per year.

Club Meeting Schedule

Caldwell 4-H Calendar of Events

Membership and participation in activities and events are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. If you require an ADA accommodation to participate, please contact our office at 318-649-2663. Louisiana 4-H is an educational program of the LSU AgCenter. The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.