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Terrebonne 4-H hosts 3 cookery days throughout the year. Our cookeries encourage families to cook at home using Louisiana Commodities while building quality family time within the home.
Saturday,
October 12, 2024
Montegut Middle School
138 Dolphin St. Montegut, LA
Registration:
In Cafeteria
9:00—9:30 a.m.
Judging:
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Parents or Members are not allowed to stay in the judging area.
Awards:
In Cafeteria
11:30 a.m.
All dishes must be covered and chilled prior to arrival and arrive at registration COLD.Your dish will be disqualified if it is not completely cold at the time of inspection. NO EXCEPTIONS! Microwaves will be available for judges to heat samples before tasting dishes.
*A sample of 4-6 servings (in one dish) is requested for judging. Place name and school name under the dish/container. All samples should be placed in acovered container. Do not bring any dishes uncovered. Dishes will remaincovered until judging. If you do not plan to attend the awards and will not pick up your dish, make sure you submit your dish in a disposable container. We will throw away what’s left out and bring your ribbon to the next club meeting.
You must provide a copy of the recipe (recipe should have the 4-H’ers name and school name on the back). The recipe should be typed or handwritten neatly on paper 8.5 by 11 in. The recipe should include the name of the dish, ingredients, how much of the commodity it contains and clear preparation instructions.
Previous year grand champion dishes may not receive 2024-2025 Grand Champion awards. 4-Her’s will not be allowed to win grand champion in more than one category, per cookery.
All dishes receive ribbon awards.Grand Champion dishes selected in each category will receive awards.
1 point will be given to each member for entering the cookery regardless of the number of dishes entered. Cloverbuds receive participation ribbons.
Seafood Cookery Guidelines
Seafood used should be Louisiana seafood.
Categories: Shrimp Main Dish, Shrimp Appetizer or Salad, Crab, Oyster, Fish and Other Seafood, Crawfish
Guidelines:
1. Any 4-H member may participate. Participants may enter only one (1) seafood dish in each category.
2. Prepare a food dish using at least 1 cup of LOUISIANA seafood as an ingredient. The seafood must be fresh, frozen, pasteurized or dried. Canned seafood will not be acceptable. - Surimi, an artificial crab made from fish, cannot be used. There can be no raw seafood in the final dish.
3. 4-Her’s are encouraged to prepare “healthy” seafood dishes. Avoid excessive amounts of fat and sodium. Avoid frying foods. Dishes will be judged on taste and nutritional content/value.
4. 4-Her’s will not be allowed to win grand champion in more than one category.
5. Winners in Shrimp Main Dish, Crab, Oyster, Fish and Other Seafood, and Crawfish will represent Terrebonne in the area cookery contest. Shrimp Appetizer/Salad Grand Champion will not participate in the area cookery unless the Shrimp Main Dish winner cannot attend.
Rice Cookery Contest
Categories: Rice Main Dish, Rice Side Dish, Rice Dessert
Guidelines:
1. Any 4-H member may participate. Participants may enter only one (1) rice dish in each category.
2. Contestants must bring a prepared rice dish, containing at least 1 cup of cooked rice.
*wild rice is not a cultivated rice in Louisiana and does not meet the requirement of 1 cup rice for this contest. Dishes containing rice products such as rice cereal, rice flour, etc. must also contain cooked rice. “Rice Crispy” cereal cannot be used as rice for this cookery.
3. 4-Her’s will not be allowed to win grand champion in more than one category.
4. Winners in each category will represent Terrebonne Parish in the area cookery contest.
Camp Grant Walker Summer Camp Catch Phrase 2025…What’s a good theme for 4-H Summer Camp 2025? Send us your most creative ideas for a slogan -- in (7) words or less. Illustrations must accompany the phrase and will be part of the contest. The contest is open to all 4-H Club members. The winning slogan will be one that is brief and “catchy,” capturing the spirit of 4-H Camp Grant Walker. The artwork and slogan may be used in its entirety or used as the concept for the final artwork. Logo and slogan will be on all publicity for camp and the camp T-shirt. The winner will receive a monetary award. Think fast – the deadline is: October 31, 2024. Submissions must also include the following: Full name, grade & age of person submitting the slogan, parish/4-H club, complete mailing address, and telephone number. Email entries to CampGrantWalker@agcenter.lsu.edu
All 4-H members Family and friends are invited to Tiger Stadium to enjoy the LSU vs. Vanderbilt game on November 23, 2024. You are also invited to attend the 4-H & FFA Bash On the Bayou Tailgate at the 4-H Mini Farm. A registration link and additional information will be released soon.
Tickets for game will be $25 and may be purchased at: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/LSU4H
Terrebonne Parish 4-H offers Shooting Sports to 4th –12th grade 4-H members. You can participate in three disciplines– archery, rifle, and shotgun. This 4-H project requires parents to be present with their child at all shooting sports events and activities. We will hold an interest meeting on September 30, 2024, at the Terrebonne Rifle Range (2100 Savanne Road) at 6:00 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Cherie at 985-873-6495.
Join us for a teambuilding adventure! Terrebonne 4-H 7th and 8th grade members are invited to attend the 2024 Southwest Region Challenge Camp.This year, 4-H Challenge camp will be held at Acadian Baptist Center in Eunice, LA. This camp will be full of activities that will increase self-confidence and self-reliance in young people. This premier learning experience guides youth in understanding and practicing team building, decision making, communication, and conflict resolution skills through practical application in the great outdoors. Youth learn about setting and achieving goals as a group, getting along with others, and appreciating people with different interests and backgrounds. Youth participants will be excused from school. Transportation is provided. Any 7th or 8th grade 4-H member interested in attending Challenge Camp should contact Mrs. Cherie or Mr. Reed at the 4-H office (985)-873-6495 no later than October 1, 2024. There is a registration fee of $100 which includes transportation, lodging, meals, and camp t-shirt.
We are excited to offer Clovers Explore Terrebonne again this year! We have scheduled a few days throughout the year to Explore Terrebonne Parish. We often live in an area and don’t realize all that our community has to offer. Space is limited and parents will have to provide transportation.
Hold these dates and make plans to attend:
November 26, 2024
January 20, 2025
March 7, 2025
April 25, 2025
Registration information will be shared at least one month before the scheduled date.
Please contact Mr. Reed at rhimel@agcenter.lsu.edu if you are interested in showing livestock (cows, goats, pigs, sheep, rabbits, chickens) in 4-H during this school year.
2024-2025 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show Possession/validation deadlines:
November 11, 2024: Beef (Breeding and Commercial)
November 11, 2024:Dairy (Breeding and Commercial)
November 11, 2024: Market Goat, Goat (Breeding and Commercial)
November 11, 2024: Market Lamb, Sheep (Breeding and Commercial)
November 11, 2024:Exhibition Poultry
November 18, 2024: Miniature Cattle
December 2, 2024: Market Hogs, Swine (Breeding and Commercial)
All Terrebonne 4-H members must be enrolled in the Terrebonne Livestock program by October 14, 2024. To enroll send an email to Mr. Reed and let him know what animals you will be showing this year.
Parish Show January 18, 2025
District Show January 29- February 1, 2025
State Show February 11- 18, 2025
Happy Fall!! We are asking Terrebonne Parish 4-H Members to be creative and enter the Pumpkin decorating Contest… using REAL pumpkins or artificial pumpkins!
Rules: 1 entry per member
1. The 4-H members can use paint and other objects to decorate their pumpkin.
2. Carved pumpkins are not allowed.
3. Glitter, edible items or real flowers should not be used.
4. Your name, school name and grade should be attached to the pumpkin with a note card.
5. Ribbons will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at each school. 1st Place winners at each school will compete for overall Grand Champion and Reserve Champion.
6. Pumpkins are to be brought to the 4-H members school to be judged the day of their October school club meeting.
7. It is the responsibility of the 4-H members to bring their pumpkin to school to be judged and to bring it home.
4-H University
We had a great group of teens represent Terrebonne Parish 4-H at the 2024 4-H University Contest. Members competed in contests, a clover college experience, and educational sessions.
The following members placed on the state level in their contests:
Career Preparation
5th Place – David Solis
Consumer Decision Making Team
4th Place – Benton Walker, Izzabellah Allen, Mallory Hawthorne, Julia Toups
Consumer Foods Evaluation
4th Place Team – Carmen Robichaux and Caleb Lirette
Fashion Review- Ready-to-Wear
10th Place Chloe Dighton
Horse Judging & Evaluation – Individual
5th Place – Gant Roger
Outdoor Skills Individual
4th Place – Preston LeBlanc
5th Place – Carter Neil
Outdoor Skills -Team
2nd Place Team – Preston LeBlanc, Carter Neil, Kevin Kraemer, Luke Landry
4-H Horse Shows
The Terrebonne 4-H Horse Exhibitors did an outstanding job this summer competing in the 4-H Horse Shows.
4-H Summer Camp
4th -6th Grade 4-H members enjoyed 4 days at 4-H Camp Grant Walker. We are thankful for the counselors and adult volunteers who helped make this week fun and memorable!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 4-H year! Throughout this year, we hope that you all see the value of the 4-H program. A child who is actively involved in 4 -H will gain leadership skills, citizenship skills, and life skills.
4-H members will make many friends and memories throughout the year that will last a lifetime.
We have a successful program because of our Awesome Volunteer Leaders, but the involvement of parents in their child’s 4-H projects and activities is just as important.
All 4-H members are allowed to participate in Parish 4-H Events, Activities, and Contests throughout the year regardless of their project book chosen. Please remember that good conduct is important to 4-H, as we are leaders in the community.
Our educational focus this year is life skills development. In each club meeting, the agents will conduct short lessons on a topic related to life skills development. We look forward to a fun filled year and cannot wait to meet all Terrebonne Parish 4-H members!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cherie and Mr. Reed
Terrebonne 4-H Youth Development Agents
4‑H is America's largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Louisiana’s 4-H program has thousands of members who take part in 4-H meetings and activities year-round. 4-H covers a wide range of projects to do on your own or with your friends and family members! 4-H members participate in one meeting a month with 4-H Agents at school. Each month, members will receive a newsletter. This newsletter will inform 4-H families about 4-H events and activities that they can participate in. Follow your passion and see how far it will take you!
What does it cost to join?
The cost will vary from school to school. The dues amount should be written on the enrollment form. You will only pay dues at the beginning of each school year. Each school club has their own fee, so ask your leader the cost.
Join 4-H!
Any boy or girl who is 9 years old by January 1st of the current school year through the 12th grade and is willing to follow the 4-H ideals and standards, is eligible for membership. This year you must join 4-H Online! To join 4-H Online, visit https://v2.4honline.com
What are some other 4-H programs?
Camping, shooting sports, sewing, parish contests, 4-H University, pet show, Achievement Day and many other programs are offered through 4-H. Going places and doing things in 4-H helps to teach boys and girls to enjoy working together. These programs add interest to the 4-H project by offering additional fun-type educational opportunities that promote the ideals of 4-H.
