East Carroll 4-H'ers volunteered their time to deliver collected donations to The Simple Project in Monroe aiding homeless individuals and those in need. The youth toured the facility expanding their understanding of the organization's role in supporting vulnerable communities.
4-H Summer Camp: From archery to making S'mores in a Cup to winning cleanest cabin to participating in the talent show to passing the swimming test and more. Summer Camp was blast!
Our 4-H Summer Camp Volunteers are much appreciated!
The NBGC Model Farm Field Day featured 4-H teen leaders from East Carroll and Concordia Parishes presenting critical farm safety lessons on Grain Safety, Tractor Safety, PTO Safety, and Farm Equipment Safety. The event was hosted by Willis Nelson, a 3rd generation farmer of Nelson & Sons Farm, at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center.
Amariya Billings, president of LSU MANRRS, facilitated an engaging Careers in Ag session at the NBGC Model Farm Field Day, targeting 4-H youth, where she shared information on MANRRS.
Outdoor Adventure Backpacks: These backpacks can be checked out from the East Carroll Parish Library with a library card.
4-H University: Service-learning Packing Party where youth packed boxes for a food bank initiative that furnishes food for people in doctors' offices through the Food is Medicine Program.
While at 4-H U: Laila Lucas was selected to serve on the 2025-2026 State Fashion Board; and, East Carroll participants show their pride at Parish Pride Night.
Blue ribbon winners at 4-H U JaKayla Gibson, Heavenlee George, Christian Harvey, and Kharee Johnson. Congratulations!