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When paying with cash for dues, events, etc., at the 4-H Office, you must bring the exact amount as we do not keep change on hand. You can pay by Cash App (TO: $EastCarroll4H). Be sure to include the 4-H member's name and what you are paying for in the FOR or MEMO section, i.e. 4-H dues, 4-H Summer Camp, Challenge Camp, etc.
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.
The 2025-2026 Louisiana 4-H State Service-Learning Focus is Environmental Awareness and Stewardship. This year, Louisiana 4-H is taking action for our planet! Together, we can protect and preserve the natural resources that make Louisiana unique. Let’s be the change, learn, lead, and take action for a cleaner, greener future!
"The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest." – Lady Bird Johnson
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 Ms. Lucas for more information.
National 4-H Conference is hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Louisiana 4-H has an application and interview process to select our four delegates. These delegates represent Louisiana 4-H at the National 4-H Conference.
At National 4-H Conference, each delegate chooses a topic to research, discuss, and formulate a briefing to present to federal agencies. These topics are real world issues that federal agencies are working to address and want youth perspective to inform their work. Youth will spend several days meeting in small groups to discuss the challenge question, share their perspectives, and formulate a response presentation. They will visit with those federal agencies to formally present their feedback.
The Conference will take place April 10-15 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The application is listed as an event in 4-H Online: NCD 2026 – National Conference Delegate Application – and will be open from October 1st - November 15th. 4-H members must start their application, complete all registration information, answer the essay questions, and submit registration. For more information, contact Ms. Lucas.
National 4-H Week is Sunday, October 5th to Saturday, October 11th. This year’s theme is: BEYOND READY!
Who: All 4-H’ers
When: Tuesday, October 14th
Where: East Carroll Boat Landing (across from the old Pizza Hut)
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration Required: Contact Ms. Lucas
Prizes will be awarded for the following: Most Original, Most Unusual, Funniest, Scariest, and 4-H.
Help us design our 2025-2026 East Carroll Parish 4-H T-shirt. It must include the 4-H clover.
Submit your artwork and a catchy phrase on an 8 ½”x11” piece of paper by October 24th. The winner will receive $20.
Join us to help seniors in need on this special day of community service and kindness. The Christmas Elderly Project collects essential items to deliver holiday care packages to elderly residents in East and West Carroll parishes. We invite you to support this effort by donating instant hot chocolate packets to help brighten the season for our senior citizens. Deadline is October 30th.
We are excited to share that the Louisiana 4-H Swag Store is now open for its first round of orders. This is your chance to show your 4-H pride and support our program. You’ll find the official Louisiana 4-H Beyond Ready T-shirt and other great items to wear and share your 4-H spirit. The store will be open until October 31st. If you’re traveling you can pick up your order at Rice City Designs in Crowley, Louisiana, or you can have your items delivered right to your door. Every purchase supports the 2026 LAE4-HYDP Convention, helping us continue to provide opportunities for youth across Louisiana. Thank you for supporting Louisiana 4-H and for all that you do to help our members grow, thrive, and be Beyond Ready!
Attention! Attention! All 4th-6th grade 4-H members! We’re hunting for a short and snappy slogan that captures the spirit of 4-H Camp Grant Walker. Unleash your creativity for a snappy 7-word slogan, complete with dazzling illustrations for our contest. Your stroke of genius could be the shining star of our camp’s publicity and T-shirt design. The winning slogan and artwork might stand alone or inspire the final design. Snag a $50 prize if your slogan reigns supreme!
Deadline for receipt of entries is Friday, October 31st. Individuals may submit multiple entries and send them together. All submissions must include:
Please mail entries to: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, 3000 Hwy 8, Pollock, LA 71467
Email entries to: campgrantwalker@agcenter.lsu.edu
This immersive 3-day event is designed to engage and inspire 7th-8th grade 4-H members with a keen interest in government relations, volunteering/service, and personal development. The summit aims to provide a dynamic and interactive learning environment where participants can deepen their understanding of civic engagement, refine their leadership skills, and develop a strong sense of social responsibility. Through a series of hands-on educational workshops, engaging tours, and collaborative service projects, youth will have the opportunity to explore critical aspects of civic education, public service, and personal growth.
The Spark~Action~Change Summit will be held February 19-21, 2026, on the LSU Campus in Baton Rouge. Cost: $125 per participant which includes lodging, meals, educational experiences, and conference swag. Transportation to and from the summit is not included in the cost. Registration deadline is October 31st. Please contact Ms. Lucas for more details.
On November 11th of each year, the nation honors all living military veterans. Veterans are men and women who have served in any branch of the United States Military, such as the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force. To honor the brave men and women who fought for this country, the East Carroll Parish 4-H Program members will write thank you cards to be delivered to the local nursing home and Northeast Louisiana Veterans’ Home. All cards are due on Friday, November 7th.
Save the Date – Saturday, November 15th – LSU Campus
Get ready for a BIG day of fun, fellowship, and football as the LSU Tigers take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in Death Valley. Whether you wear green and white or blue and gold, we’re all cheering together for our TIGERS! The 2025 Bash on the Bayou will be held on Saturday, November 15th, in the 4-H Mini Farm. Doors will open at 10 a.m.
The cost to attend the event is $5 per person. Purchase Tailgate ticket by November 7th.
There will be no reserved parking for cars and trucks. Free food and drinks will be available for the first 250 people. Doors to the 4-H Mini Farm will open at 10 a.m. and food will be served beginning at 11 a.m.
Bash on the Bayou game tickets are available starting at $35 per ticket. Football games will be played on the screens in the Mini Farm and fun activities will be available outside under the pavilion.
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The Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show is scheduled for January 28th-31st in Delhi. The LSU AgCenter State 4-H/FFA Livestock Show is scheduled for February 14th-21st at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
All livestock must be entered into 4-H Online by the exhibitor on or before the listed possession deadlines to be eligible for the 2026 District and State LSU AgCenter Livestock Shows. Contact Ms. Lucas for more information.
The Parish 4-H Commodity Cookery Contest will be held on Wednesday, November 12th with registration from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the 4-H Office. All 4-H members may enter any or all categories. Only one dish per category, please. Only one serving per contest entry is required. All entries must arrive on ice in a hard insulated ice chest-type carrier. Entries must be dropped off at the 4-H Office between 8 and 9 a.m. Please pick up your dish(es) and carrier after school the same day. If the items are not picked up within two days of the contest, they may be discarded. See your leader or contact Ms. Lucas for more details.
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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.
January 30, 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Memphis Grizzlies. This is the only Friday night game in January on the Pelicans’ schedule. The deadline to purchase tickets is December 10th. Contact Ms. Lucas for more details.
The LSU AgCenter is supporting either the web-based or instructor-led (in-person) trainings for livestock exhibitors to meet their Livestock Ethics requirement. The Youth for the Quality Care of Animals program is an annual, required training for all livestock exhibitors at LSU AgCenter livestock shows. The certification number, found on each exhibitor’s certificate, which can be downloaded upon completion, will be a required field in Fair Entry as well as an uploaded copy of their certificate, which will then be cross-checked with reports from YQCA. Each certificate is good for 365 days; therefore, last year’s certificate is not valid for the 2026 LSU AgCenter sponsored livestock shows. Certificates must be valid through the last day of their district livestock show. Signup for either instructor-led (in-person) trainings or web-based trainings can be found at YQCA.
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