Golden Clover and Emerald Achievement Award

The Louisiana State 4-H Foundation recognizes 4-H youth that excel in project work and leadership. The Emerald Achievement Award and Golden Clover Award gives recognition to 4-H Club members who have shown outstanding leadership ability in their club and community.

Golden Clover Award

This is awarded to junior 4-H members who’ve been in 4-H for two years (including this year) and are between the ages of 9 & 14. A point sheet must be submitted showing 4-H work through the years. Call the office for an application. Deadline is January 26, 2021.

Emerald Achievement Award

This award recognizes 4-H club members who have shown outstanding leadership ability in their club and parish. The award is based on a scorecard which measures project growth and leadership. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by December 1, 2021. Call the office for an application. Deadline is January 26, 2021.

Hunters Education Class

We will hold a Hunter Education Class January 28-29 at the Pollock Methodist Church, Friday, Jan 28 from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, Jan 29 from 8:00am-until. Please bring a lunch and drink with you on Saturday.

Livestock

4-H Spring Livestock Show!

If you have livestock and are interested in showing in the 4-H livestock shows, please contact the 4-H office at 318-627-3675. The 2022 Central District Livestock Show will be February 2-5. The 2021 validation fee is $7.00 per validation. Exhibitors showing market or commercial hogs may pick up their validation kits after November 8^th. Possession/Validation date is December 4, 2021. Return kits to the 4-H Office by December 6^th, no later. If you have any questions, contact Rodney Johnson, Livestock Agent, at 318-767-3968.

Louisiana 4-H Records Contest

Record keeping is an important part of every 4-H educational project. Records show what you have done and learned during your 4-H club work. The 4-H portfolio form, available by scanning the QR code below, is designed to help you keep your records and other supporting materials in an orderly manner. Record books that are completed and turned in to the Grant 4-H Office will be judged, and recognition/awards will be given for these books. Keep this book from year to year and add to it. You may include up to three years of 4-H work in your portfolio. Many awards, educational trips and college scholarships are given to club members on the basis of their records and project work.

This 4-H competition provides an opportunity for students to cultivate their record-keeping skills. The goal is for participants to engage and reflect on their 4-H involvement while sharpening their written communication and organizational skills.

State contest participants compete for cash awards and various educational trips, such as the Louisiana Educational trip, National 4-H Congress, and the Orlando leadership institute trip.

A Record Book consist of the Project Book or Project Summary (in place of the book) and up to three years of your 4-H portfolio. If you would like a specific project book other than the 4^th and 5^th grade project books, click on the button below:

Click here to order your Project Book

Monthly 4-H Photography Contest

If you enjoy taking pictures, you need to enter this contest!!Each month you will be given a topic to photograph. Print out a 4x6 inch copy of your picture, write your name, grade, and club on the back, and turn it in to your 4-H Leader or 4-H Agent by the last day of the month. Entries may also be submitted by email to lcraig@agcenter.lsu.edu. Be sure to include your name, grade, and school. Turn in only 1 picture per month.

Themes will be posted in the Clover Chat each month. The theme for December is “Christmas Joy”. Christmas Joy can be represented by someone’s smile, something that makes you feel happy, decorations, food, dessert, etc.

Seed of the Month Club

Join the Seed of the Month club!!! It’s not too late, you can still sign up! Members will receive a packet of seeds with instructions on planting, watering, growing, and harvesting. Recipes, service opportunities, and a wide variety of gardening education will be available for you. To register please scan the QR code, call the 4-H Office at 318-627-3675, or email lcraig@agcenter.lsu.edu . No Cost to Join!! A packet of seeds will be mailed each month from October to May.

Click here to Register for Seed of the Month

Senior Honor Cord

This award recognizes 4-H club members who are graduating this year. The criteria for the award are:

• Must be a graduating senior
• Must have been in 4-H for 3 of the 4 high school years
• Must have participated in at least 1 state sponsored 4-H program within the last 3 years

Complete the online form at: https://www.lsuagcenter.com and type Senior Honor Cord in the search. Applications are due January 26, 2021.

Shooting Sports

If you would like to be part of the Shotgun or Archery teams, contact the office and I will put you in contact with the instructor. Like our Grant Parish Shooting Sports page on Facebook for information. You must be signed up for 4-H, in order to join the Shooting Sport Team. We also need adult volunteers for coaches. Contact our office at 318-627-3675 or lcraig@agcenter.lsu.edu for more information.

Tree Trimming at the Courthouse

We will meet to trim the tree at the Grant Parish Courthouse, December 2 at 5:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. Please make plans to join us for this fun and festive event!

What is the purpose of a Record Book?

• Record books help 4-H members to set goals, track progress, and reflect on their accomplishments. Helps with personal growth.
• Provides an organized way of keeping all leadership activities, awards, and citizenship activities organized in preparation for future scholarship opportunities, personal portfolios, and career development.
• Provide feedback and encouragement about their skills and development.
• Tracks 4-H member’s progress towards mastering a particular project area.
• A way for 4-H members to get acknowledgement and recognition for their hard work. State-level awards are cash prizes and trips!
• Opportunity for next-level competition.