In This Issue:

• Upcoming Events
• Think 4-H Might be for You
• Service-learning Focus
• Join the Junior Leader Club
• LSU College of Ag Opportunities
• Louisiana 4-H Senior Spotlight
• 4-H University
• 4-H Record Book Contest
• Louisiana 4-H Esports
• 4-H Highlights
• 4-H & FFA Together Like PB&J
• Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center

Upcoming Events

• 4-H & FFA Together Like PB&J – March 1st-31st
• 4-H University – deadline April 1st
• 4-H Record Book Contest – deadline April 4th
• 4-H & FFA Together Like PB&J – reporting deadline April 15th
• Louisiana 4-H Esports – Sterlington Middle School - April 19th
• 4-H Camp – June 2nd-5th
• 4-H University – June 17th-20th

Think 4-H Might be for You?

Here's how to Join the Club:

• Attend the 4-H club meeting in your school.
• Review the 4-H materials given to you.
• Return your fully completed enrollment form and your $5 dues to your club leader.
• Select a 4-H project book.

LSU College of Ag Opportunities

The LSU College of Agriculture offers personalized visits for high school students to learn more about LSU and the College of Agriculture. Students can schedule a visit to campus by visiting: LSU College of Ag Opportunities

Service-learning Focus

Combating Hunger & Poverty in Louisiana is our state and parish service-learning focus for the 2024-2025 year. Opportunities will be offered for you to participate in our statewide focus. Let’s all make a difference in our community and state.

"Where you live should not determine whether you live or whether you die." -- Bono

Join the Junior Leader Club

The 4-H junior leader experience is designed to provide members with the opportunity to learn about the qualities and competencies needed to be a leader. Junior leaders provide assistance with 4-H events and assume more challenging leadership roles. Our Junior Leader program is a great place to experience new things, complete service-learning projects, meet new friends, travel, and learn the leadership skills necessary in the world. Contact the office for more information.

Louisiana 4-H Senior Spotlight

4-H will celebrate and recognize our graduating 4-H members during 4-H University and on the Louisiana 4-H social media pages. All graduating seniors are invited to participate in the Louisiana 4-H Senior Spotlight by completing the registration in 4-H Online.

Participants will answer one question and submit a high-resolution senior picture (JPEG or PNG format). Please note that selfies and screenshots cannot be accepted to ensure the best quality for recognition. The deadline for submissions is March 31st. In addition to their photo, seniors are encouraged to share their favorite 4-H experience or memory in 50 words or less. Contact Ms. Lucas for more details.

4-H University

4-H members who were 13 years of age before January 1 are eligible to attend 4-H University. 4-H’ers can experience an exciting week on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. This event will give students the opportunity to compete in contests, explore the LSU campus, and visit academic departments. 4-H U will be held June 17th-20th. The total cost is $95. The deadline to pay is April 1st.

4-H Record Book Contest

The Louisiana 4-H Record Book Contest is a traditional event where members choose a project area, develop skills, and document their growth. East Carroll Parish 4-H will host its annual competition with top entries advancing to the state level. The deadline is April 4th. All entries will be recognized at Awards Day. Please contact Ms. Lucas for more information.

Louisiana 4-H Esports

Get ready for the 2025 Louisiana 4-H Esports Season!

The season will consist of five Regional Tournaments and a Championship at 4-H University. Each Regional Tournament will offer both a Junior (grades 5-7) and Senior Division (grades 8-12).

The following titles will be offered at each Regional Tournament:

• Rocket League
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Junior Division only)

Division champions will be crowned at each Regional Tournament. Additionally, Senior Division Rocket League teams will be scored as a qualifier to participate in the Rocket League Championship at 4-H University. The Northeast competition will be held at Sterlington Middle School in Monroe on April 19th. Contact Ms. Lucas for more details.

Visit the Louisiana 4-H Esports page for rules and information on each title

Check out the Hype video here:

Watch a recording about the regional Esports tournaments:

4-H Highlights

4-H & FFA Together Like PB&J!

Celebrate National Ag Month by helping others. Louisiana 4-H and FFA are teaming up during March to support the “4-H & FFA Together Like PB&J Campaign” March 1st – 31st. This collaboration showcases the strengths of both organizations in promoting agricultural education and community service. Reporting due by April 15th at: PB&J Food Drive

• Helping Others with Peanut Butter and Jelly! Did you know that many people in the U.S. have trouble getting enough healthy food? About 47 million Americans face this problem every day. But guess what? You can help!
• Peanut Butter Power! Peanut butter is a super snack that kids love. It’s packed with protein, lasts a long time, and is easy to store. That’s why food banks always need it. By organizing a peanut butter and jelly food drive, you can help make sure kids in your community have yummy and nutritious lunches.
• How Long Does Peanut Butter Last? Regular Peanut Butter: If it has added sugar and preservatives, it can stay fresh for 6 to 24 months if unopened, and 2 to 3 months once opened. Natural Peanut Butter: Without preservatives, it lasts several months unopened and up to a month once opened. Tip: Keep it in the fridge to make it last even longer!
• What If You’re Allergic to Peanuts? No worries! Peanut butter allergies are common, but you can also donate other yummy spreads like sunflower butter or almond butter.
• How Can You Help? Arrange collection drives at your local 4-H & FFA events. Coordinate delivery to a Food Bank, food pantry, local organization or even schools. Track your efforts.
• Where Can You Donate? Donations will vary. Please contact your local food bank, food pantry, or other organizations in need.

Resources

• Feeding Louisiana
• Move for Hunger
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Brands to Donate

Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center

The Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center offers a wide variety of additional youth programming opportunities throughout the year. To stay up to date with the events happening at Camp, we encourage you to “Like” and “Follow” the following social media pages associated with Camp Grant Walker. Note: LSU AgCenter policy requires all adults attending an overnight event with youth to complete our overnight chaperone training and screening process.

• Facebook: Camp Grant Walker
• Instagram: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center
• YouTube: Camp Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center