About East Feliciana 4-H

4-H is a positive youth development program delivered by the nation's cooperative extension services that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Through informal, research-based, experiential educational activities, 4-H members gain knowledge and life skills that enable them to become positive, productive, capable and compassionate members of their communities.

4-H Basics

4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States!

At the federal level, 4-H is organized as a part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Our parent department in the USDA is the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

4-H in Louisiana is administered by the LSU AgCenter and its Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. The LSU AgCenter is part of the Louisiana State University (LSU) System.

4-H Opportunities

4-H offers opportunities for youth to grow and learn more about themselves and the world around them. 4-H offers youth to attend camps and conferences within the parish, as well as, across the state and country. Youth can receive awards, honors, and scholarships to recognize them for the hard work and excelling. Lastly, 4-H offers endless opportunities to travel and compete. Members can participate in a Louisiana 4-H-sponsored trip like the summer educational trip, Orlando Leadership Institute, 4-H Congress, and Citizenship Washington Focus.

How to Join

The East Feliciana 4-H program offers youth from all backgrounds and interests the opportunity to join 4-H as a 4-H Club member or independent member. 4-H offers membership without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or disability.

This year, families have the option to complete a traditional enrollment form or complete an online enrollment form. This has been established for the convenience of our families. For the 2021-2022 4-H Year, enrollment fees will be $5 and can be paid using a check, money order, or cash. When using a check or money order make it payable to the East Feliciana 4-H Foundation and include the child(ren)s name in the memo line.

You can print out an enrollment form for the 2021-2022 school year below or you can complete it online at the button below.


For questions, contact the East Feliciana Parish Extension Office at 225-683-3101.

Types of Memberships Offered

Three types of membership is offered in East Feliciana Parish:

  • Cloverbud - An age appropriate, non-competitive experience for youth that targets children from kindergarten through third grade. .
  • Club Member - 4-H Club members must be in grades 4 though 12. Youth must be at least 9 years old and have not passed their 20th birthday. 4-H Clubs are groups of youth who meet monthly to learn, work on 4-H projects, perform community service, develop leadership skills and work together. Guided by one or more adult volunteers, a club can consist of six or more youth from a school, neighborhood or parish.
  • Members-at-Large - Participate in planned learning outside of a club setting. Self-directed with guidance and support of parents and mentors.

Enroll in 4-H Today!

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