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There will be a Regional Rabbit Show held Nov. 16, 2024, at the Agriculture Building in Raceland. Entry forms are due by November 13th, but entries will be accepted the day of the show. Animal check-in will begin at 8:00 am. Showmanship will begin at 9:00 a.m. Judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. The entry fee is $5 per rabbit. Please call the 4-H office if you have any questions. In an effort to stop the spread of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus and to prevent cases in our state the Louisiana Department of Ag and Forestry requires Health papers on all rabbits attending a show in Louisiana. This includes out-of-state and in-state rabbits attending a show in Louisiana. Health papers are good for up to 60 days. Before the show, you can obtain a health paper from any vet or Anna Ozio, DVM, will be in the parking lot prior to the Rabbit Show issuing health papers. If using Dr. Ozio, you must submit the rabbit vet form to her office by November 8th or a late fee will be charged. The form can be found on our parish website at www.lsuagcenter.com. Health papers must be submitted with rabbits on show day. Contact Mrs. Suzanne with any questions at stroxclair@agcenter.lsu.edu.
The Shooting Camp will be held December 6-8, 2024, in Pollock at Grant Walker Educational Facility. The camp is open to 4-H Youth ages 9-13 years old. Participants will choose one of the following: Archery, Shotgun, .22 Rifle or Air Rifle/Air Pistol/BB (Combined). Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend, but it is not mandatory. The cost will be $130 per youth/per adult which will cover registration, lodging, meals, and T-shirt. All youth will be required to bring their own bow/firearm and arrows/ammo. Deadline to register is November 18th and members can register and pay for the camp in 4HOnline.
The deadline for ordering baby chicks is November 22nd.If you are interested in ordering baby chicks, please contact the 4-H office at 985-446-1316 or go to our website or FB page for the broiler order form. Broilers will be picked up on January 2nd in Raceland.
Tricks! Treats! The Junior Leaders had their annual costume and pumpkin decorating contest along with trick or treating for special needs children for their service learning on October 24th. Laughs were had and candy was eaten. It was definitely a “Spooktacular” event. The next meeting will be held Nov. 7, 2024, at the Agriculture Building in Raceland from 3:00 p.m. —6:00 p.m. We will distribute sweet potatoes, rice, and pecans on November 7th at the Ag. Building in Raceland from 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Help is needed! Please contact the 4-H office if you are able to volunteer.
The theme for this year’s Beef Poster contest is “Beef-Very Healthful, Very Delicious”. Remember the poster contest is about marketing and communicating the all-around (environmental, health, nutrition, economic, etc.) benefits of beef. They will be due at November Club meetings. The state winner in each division will receive a $200 award.
1. Posters must be on “11 x 14” poster board only.
2. Place your NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, GRADE IN SCHOOL AND PARISH/CHAPTER on back, upper right corner of poster.
3. Digital entries must be designed using one of the following programs: Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Canva. Digital designs should be formatted for “22x28” poster size prints. All digital entries must be saved in high-resolution 300 DPI in ALL of the following: original design file, .png file format, and .pdf file format. Digital designs should be saved to a blank jump drive, placed in a 3 ½ x 6 blank envelope labeled with NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, GRADE IN SCHOOL, AND PARISH on the front of the envelope.
4. Posters and digital designs should generate positive images and promotion of beef (not live cattle production) using the indicated theme. Posters should promote beef without projecting any negative messages towards other agricultural commodities (chicken, pork, etc.).
5. DO NOT use copyrighted materials • You may develop ideas from magazines, parents, friends, nutrition bulletins, Beef Ambassador Fact Sheets, and meat publications, but the end concept should be original and not copied material.
Parish winners will compete in the state contest for cash awards!
The 2024 Louisiana 4-H/FFA Bash on the Bayou is scheduled for November 23, 2024! The tailgate will take place at the 4-H Mini Farm on the LSU campus. Once the game time is confirmed, we will announce official tailgate time. The registration fee is $5.00, which includes a meal, ice cream, and plenty of opportunities to network with 4-H and FFA members from across the state. T-shirt sizes are limited and can be ordered through the registration site. Youth sizes are $12, adult sizes (S-XL) are $14, and sizes 2X and 3X are $16. Registration will close on November 15, 2024, and payment must be received by November 20, 2024. Checks should be made payable to: Louisiana 4-H Foundation c/o Mary Beth Boyd,102 Efferson Hall, LSU Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Please note parking passes will not be provided by Louisiana 4-H or FFA. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis near the 4-H Mini Farm and Parker Coliseum parking lot.
Bash on the Bayou Tailgate Registration
4-H/FFA LSU Bash on the Bayou Ticket Order link
The 4-H Fashion Board would like to invite 5th – 12th graders 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 and fibers, to basic sewing fundamentals. You will engage in multiple sessions of activities planned by the fabulous fashion board. Tour Ticket Price is $35.00 per person with a limit of 50 participants per location. The first tour is on January 15th at River of Life Church in Winnsboro, LA, and the second tour is on February 17th at the Acadia Parish Educational Center in Crowley. Registration begins December 2nd and ends January 6th.If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Suzanne at the 4-H office at 985-446-1316.
Egg & Poultry Cookery - The upcoming Egg and Poultry Cookery will be held on December 14, 2024, at the Ag. Building in Raceland beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cooking can be a great opportunity to teach life skills such as kitchen and food safety, nutrition, and even math. It can give a sense of accomplishment, and you get to enjoy the reward of eating the delicious, finished product!
Registration will be between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. Dishes will be judged in Elementary, Middle, and Senior High Divisions.4-H’ers are allowed to enter one egg dish and/or one poultry dish. Rules for this contest are:
1.A copy of the recipe must be submitted with the dish on an index card.
2.Print name, grade, and school on the back of your recipe.
3.Please do not send the entire dish, only a couple of servings for the judging.
4.Egg Cookery - the dish must have a minimum of four eggs. No raw eggs allowed in the final product. You may submit a dish in one of three categories: Appetizer/Salad, Main Dish and Desserts.
5. Poultry Preparation - You may submit a dish in one of three categories:
a. Chicken – a dish which contains a minimum of two pounds bone-in chicken or one-pound de-boned chicken meat. Contestants should purchase whole chicken or identifiable chicken parts such as wings, thighs, legs, or breasts. (This dish SHOULD NOT include special processed chicken such as marinated chicken strips, chicken nuggets, chicken franks, smoked chicken, canned chicken, etc.). Chicken includes any of the following: Fryer, Capon, Roaster, Broiler, Baking Hen, Cornish, or Game Hen.
b. Processed Poultry Products – a dish which includes a minimum of 12 oz. of processed (value-added) poultry products. Value-added poultry products are poultry meats which have undergone special processing. Marinated, breaded, seasoned, and reformed products are examples of special processing techniques. Some product examples are Ground Turkey, Turkey Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Smoked Turkey, Turkey Ham, Turkey Rolls, Ground Chicken, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Franks, Smoked Chicken, Chicken Strips, or Canned Chicken. All dishes containing any turkey item, (whole, part, or processed) should be entered in this division.
c. Other Poultry Meat – A dish which contains a minimum of two pounds bone-in or one-pound de-boned poultry meat from a bird other than chickens or turkeys. You may choose poultry meat from any of the following: Duck, Quail, Pheasant, Pigeon, Guinea, Goose, Grouse, Ostrich, Emu, or Dove.
Illustrated Talks will also be held that day face to face beginning at 10:00 a.m. The rules for the contest are: No dish will be required for this contest, but it is optional. The contest is open to all 4-H club members. The three divisions are:
Division I – (Grades 4-5) Contestant can design (a) poster(s) 22” x 28” relating to Turkey, Eggs and/or Poultry or a PowerPoint presentation (b) presents a 3–5-minute maximum explanation of posters or PowerPoint presentation and (c) responds to questions from judges.
Division II – (Grades 6-8) Contestant will present a 6–8-minute maximum oral presentation relating to one of the five categories (1) production, (2) food preparation and nutritive value, (3) food safety, (4) processing, or (5) marketing. Posters or PowerPoint slides may be used. Costumes based on theme are acceptable.
Division III – (Grades 9-12) Contestant will present an 8-10-minute maximum oral presentation on turkey, eggs and/or poultry. It can be a specific idea or an overview. Examples include Nutritional Value, Economic Value, Cooking Principles, Versatility, Food Safety, Role in Today’s Healthy Diet, Turkey, Egg or Poultry’s place in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Role in our National Economy, or Role in Protecting the Environment. Posters or PowerPoint presentations may be used. No audio is allowed on any PowerPoint presentations. Costumes based on theme are acceptable. There will also be an interview from the judge.
Pet Show - All pets except dogs, rabbits, and livestock animals may be shown. This has been a request by many 4-H’ers who do not show livestock or dogs to be given the opportunity to show cats, hamsters, birds, and other small pets. All pets must be in a cage or box to be displayed. Pets should be brought to the rear section of the fair building between 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2024. Tables will be set up to show the animals. An index card with name, type, age, and any other information pertaining to the pet should be attached to the cage or box. There will be separate awards for largest pet, smallest pet, most unusual pet, and cutest dressed pet. All pets must be taken out of the fair building by noon.
Dog Show – A Dog Show will be held at Poultry Day beginning at 1:00 p.m. Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. All dogs must be on a leash and have rabies tags or proof of vaccinations with them. The dogs can be entered into one of the seven classes. These are: Hounds, Non-Sporting Dogs, Sporting Dogs, Terriers, Toy Dogs, Working Dogs, and Miscellaneous.
Exhibition Poultry Show – The Exhibition Poultry Show will be held at Poultry Day. To register, go to our website at www.lsuagcenter.com and print out an entry form. Registration will start at 9:00 a.m. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Entry forms are due by December 6th.
Chicken Queing - The Chicken-Queing Contest consists of club members barbecuing halves of chickens in competition. Participants must bring all equipment and supplies they use: open charcoal barbecue grill, tongs, charcoal, lighter fluid, 2 chicken halves, sauce and any other items needed. If you plan to take part in the contest, please be there at 9:00 a.m. to set up your equipment. Remember, we will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. There will be Elementary, Middle, and Senior High Divisions.
The 2025 Parish Livestock and Rabbit Show along with the Ground Beef, Rice, and Sweet Potato Cookeries will be held on January 18, 2025, at the Agriculture Building in Raceland. Rules for these contests will be posted on our website and on Facebook and will be posted in the January Lafourche Happenings newsletter.
Friday, January 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. is the 4-H Night with the Pelicans game. The Pelicans will be playing the Utah Jazz. Enjoy a great night of basketball. Pelicans t-shirts will be given out at the Pregame Tailgate Party from 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. and at the Group Sales Center outside of section 114 6:00 p.m. until half time. Sizes based on availability. Ticket prices are Balcony End: $20, Balcony Side: $35, Lower End: $70, Lower Side $95, Sideline Premier $195 and Parking: $20.A portion of the ticket sale proceeds will benefit 4-H.To order tickets follow the link https://pels.group/4H or click on the QR Code. Deadline to order tickets is Friday, December 13, 2024.
There will be a District Poultry and Rabbit Show on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the South Central District Livestock Show at Lamar Dixon in Gonzales. If you are interested in showing your rabbits or chickens in this show, please contact Mrs. Suzanne at the 4-H Office at 985-446-1316 for entry forms and more information. Entries are due by December 2nd.
Everyone should know basic first aid techniques because accidents can happen to anyone at any time. The more prepared you are for an accident, the more you will be able to help a person in need (or help yourself, if that’s the case). Having a well-stocked first aid kit is also very important and should be part of every household.
For more information on any of the activities listed, please contact Suzanne Troxclair at stroxclair@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-446-1316.