Margo L. Castro, 4-H Extension Agent
Assumption Parish LSU AgCenter
119 Robin Street, Napoleonville, LA 70390
(985) 369-6386 mcastro@agcenter.lsu.edu
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2025 Livestock Show

The public is invited to attend the Assumption Parish Livestock Show on January 18th at the parish livestock facility beginning at 9:30 a.m. There is no entry fee for the public and concessions will be sold.

Come out and support the youth in Assumption Parish by attending this 4-H sponsored event.

Dairy Poster Contest

Dairy Posters are due January 17, 2025, to the 4-H Office.

The purpose of the Dairy Poster Contest is to: Learn more about milk and milk products and their importance to healthy bodies; Demonstrate communication skills by drawing a billboard encouraging or promoting the consumption of milk and/or milk products; Share knowledge with others.

Rules are as follows:

• Billboard design must be made on 22” x 28” poster.
• Do Not Attach anything to the poster that is more than ½ inch thick.
• Place name, grade, and school on back of poster in upper right-hand corner.
• First place parish winning posters will go on to state and they become the property of the Extension Service and will be displayed at statewide events.

Divisions are:

• Division I – 4th -6th Grade
• Division II – 7th -8th Grade
• Division III – 9th -12th Grade

I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking,

My HEART to greater loyalty,

My HANDS to larger service,

And my HEALTH to better living.

For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

Pet Look-a-Like Portrait Contest

• Pictures are due to 4-H Office by January 31, 2025. Pictures of entries may be emailed to mcastro@agcenter.lsu.edu, or dropped in the drop box outside the 4-H Office. No larger than 8x10.
• Photograph will be judged on how much the pet and 4-H’er look-a-like.
• Label pictures or email with 4-H’ers name, grade, and school on back.

Categories:

• Birds
• Cats
• Dogs
• Rabbits
• Reptiles
• Any other

Monthly Lesson – Internet Safety

The Internet is a wonderful tool which puts the world and all its information at our fingertips.

However, this ease of access is paving the way for massive growth in Internet-based crime such as identity theft and predators.

All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life.

It’s also important to be aware of and recognize cyberbullying activity so it can be stopped.

2024 4-H Fashion and Beyond On Tour

The 4-H Fashion Board would like to invite you to come experience the "new" Fashion & Beyond On Tour. You will get a closer look at all aspects of the fashion world, from newspaper runways, color wheels, upcycling, fibers, to basic sewing fundamentals. You will engage in multiple sessions of activities planned by the fabulous fashion board.

Grades: 5th – 12th
Where: Acadia Parish Educational Center, 2402 North Parkerson Ave, Crowley LA., 70526
When: February 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: Tour Ticket Price: $35.00/person *Limit 50 per location
Register: https://v2honline.com/

Note: he 4-H online registration will be open from December 2, 2024, until January 6, 2025.

Contact Margo Castro at mcastro@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-369-6386 for more information.

4-H Night with the Pelicans

4-H Night with the Pelicans game against the Utah Jazz is going to be exciting!

Seats are limited, first come first serve this is a big game. Order your group tickets as soon as possible to get the best seats.

The Pelicans have brought back many of the fan experiences that 4-H Members have enjoyed taking part in at the game!!!

Date: Friday, January 17, 2025, Tip off 7:00PM
Game: New Orleans Pelicans versus Utah Jazz
Location: Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113
Deadline: to purchase tickets Friday, December 22, 2023

Pelicans Tickets: https://pels.group/4H along with a QR Code

Ground Beef, Egg, Poultry & Sweet Potato Contest Results!

Congratulations to all the Winners!

Ground Beef Cookery Grand Champion – Adalia Broussard, PPMS 7th

Category Winners:

• Quick & Easy – Charli Boudreaux, AHS 12th
• One Dish – Adalia Broussard, PPMS 7th
• Low Calorie – Aubree Clement, PPMS 7th

Egg Cookery Contest Grand Champion - Kate Hebert, LPS 4th

Category Winners:

• Appetizer & Salad – Ella Aysen, MAL 9th
• Desserts – Kate Hebert, LPS 4th
• Main Dish – Kohen Dinino, PPPS 4th

Poultry Cookery Grand Champion - Olivia Landry – NMS 7th

Category Winners:

• Chicken – Olivia Landry, NMS 7th
• Processed Poultry – Annalyse Verdin, PPMS 5th

Sweet Potato Cookery Grand Champion - Aubree Crochet – PPMS 8th

Category Winners:

• Dessert Dish – Aubree Crochet, PPMS 8th
• Any Other Dish – Karlie Knight, NMS 8th

A “Special Thanks” to the judges for volunteering to judge these contests.

We Truly Appreciate Your Time!

Recycled Art Contest Winners

Division Winners:

• Division I – Jordyn Brescher, SES 4th; Keslie Hebert, PPPS 4th; and Ava Grace Richard, PPPS 4th
• Division II – Bradley Clement, PPMS 5th; Addilyn Cousin, PPMS 5th; and Annabelle McGuyer, NMS 5th
• Division III – Mia Landry, PPMS 8th; and Olivia Diez, SES 8th
• Division IV – Parker Boudreaux, AHS 9th

Character Ed Poster Contest Results

Grand Champion – Adalia Broussard – PPMS, 7th

Division Winners:

• Division I – Ella Daigle, NMS 5th; and Annabelle McGuyer, LMS 5th
• Division II – Adalia Broussard, PPMS 7th
• Division III – Parker Boudreaux, AHS 9th

Message from Ms. Margo, Parish 4-H Agent

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

In this most magical of seasons, may you find peace, love, and much happiness.

Margo L. Castro

4-H Calendar of Events for 2024-25

December Events

• Club Meetings as per schedule
• 6-8 – Shooting Sports Camp
• 9 – Jr. Leader Meeting, 4-H Office
• 12 – SW Region Ag Career Awareness Day
• 13 – Christmas Card Contest Due
• 14 – Seafood, Rice, Sugar Cookery, 4-H Office
• 23-Jan 2 – Christmas Holidays (School)
• 24-Jan 1 – Christmas Holidays (4-H Office)

January Events

• Club Meetings as per schedule
• TBA – Jr. Leader Meeting, 4-H Office
• 17 – Dairy Poster Contest Due
• 17 – 4-H Night with the Pelicans
• 18 – Parish Livestock Show
• 20 – Martin Luther King Holiday (School & 4-H Office)
• 29-31 – District Livestock Show
• 31 Pet Look-A-Like Contest Due

February Events

• Club Meetings as per schedule
• TBA – Jr. Leader Meeting, 4-H Office
• Demonstration Days – At Club Meetings
• 7 – Duct Tape Contest Due
• 11-18 – State Livestock Show
• 17 Fashion and Beyond on Tour, Acadia
• 28 – Beef Poster Contest Due

March Events

• No Club Meetings
• TBA – Jr. Leader Meeting, 4-H Office
• 3-7 – Mardi Gras Break (School)
• 4 – Mardi Gras (4-H Office)
• 7-9 Jr. Leadership Conference
• 13-14 – Ag Day – Tentative
• 14-22 – Southern Regional Shooting Sports Match
• 26 – Area Cookery
• 28 – Sew with Cotton Contest Due
• TBA 4-H State Rabbit Show

April Events

• Club Meetings as per schedule
• TBA – Jr. Leader Meeting, 4-H Office
• 4-12 – State Shooting Sports Match
• 18 – Easter Holiday (4-H Office)
• 18-25 – Easter Holiday (School)

May Events

• No Club Meetings
• No Jr. Leader Meeting
• 13 – 4-H Awards Banquet

June Events

• 2-5 – 4-H Summer Camp – Camp Grant Walker
• 17-29 – 4-H University

July Events

• July 4th Holiday (Office Closed)
• TBA: Garden Contest, Awards Banquet, and Jr. Leader Trip
• TBA = To be announced

“It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination

on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.”

Should you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Margo Castro at 985-369-6386 or mcastro@agcenter.lsu.edu no later than 14 days prior to the event.

The LSU AgCenter is an equal opportunity provider and employer.