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Team of 18 wins national award for child safety program
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Eighteen LSU AgCenter faculty members were part of a team recognized with a national award for the Overnight Chaperone Program to make sure extension agents and volunteers know proper procedures for ensuring the safety and well-being of 4-H members entrusted to their care.

La. 4-H’ers joining in celebration of National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11
National 4-H Week graphic

(Distributed 09/29/08) Louisiana 4-H’ers will join others across the country in the celebration of National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11. The main focus of the week is to celebrate the accomplishments of the young people, volunteer leaders and parents involved in 4-H Clubs – as well as to encourage others to become involved in the unique youth development program.

Team America Rocketry Challenge
4-H'er launching rocket

Registration is now open for the world's largest rocket contest challenging participants to compete for $60,000 in prizes and scholarships and a trip to next year's international air show in Paris.

"Voices and Visions" Youth Video Contest
Youth Video Contest Flier

The National Council for Science and the Environment is hosting a video contest open to inviduals ages 12 to 25 to submit a video on how today's youth are and will be addressing the challenges that threaten biodiversity.

4-H reveals national science experiment
National Science Day
On October 8, 2008 the 4-H Youth Development Program is launching the first annual 4-H National Youth Science Day to help build America's future science, engineering, and technology workforce. The National Science Experiment, the designated science activity of 4-H National Youth Science Day, will focus on the environment and will use science principles to teach youth across the country about the importance of water conservation.
2009 4-H Honey Bee Essay Contest
Honey Bee
All 4-H members are invited to participate in the upcoming 4-H Honey Bee Essay Contest sponsored by the Louisiana Beekeepers Association and the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.
2008-2009 Beef, Sheep and Goat Educational Award Trips--Information/selection process and Entry forms
Documents for the 2008 Beef and Sheep Educational Award Trip to the NAILE in Louisville, Kentucky in November, 2008 and the 2009 Goat Educational Award Trip to the SW US in July or August, 2009These documents contain the Rules and Regulations (eligibility requirements for exhibitor and animals) and the specific information on the selection process and the detailed information on these trips. The Entry forms for the trips are also attached. The entry form for the Beef and Sheep trip is sepa
Chancellor's 4-H Centennial Health Walk
Health Walk Flier
Come out and join the fun for the Chancellor’s 4-H Centennial Health Walk. Help us celebrate the past 100 years of 4-H in Louisiana while focusing on healthy lifestyles as we move into the next 100 years.
2008 Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum
Rock Eagle
Calling all volunteers! Join 4-H volunteer leaders from 13 Southeastern states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, including Louisiana, at the 4-H Rock Eagle Center in Eatonton, Georgia, October 2-5, 2008 at the annual Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum.
2008 4-H Tailgate Party and Football Game
Tailgate Party Fun
The 4-H tailgate party is cancelled, but the 4-H football game and special presentation will still occur. Additional information regarding game activities and the centennial raffle are posted here.
2008 Goat Leadership Camp - August 2 & 3
LMGA
Bring your goat(s) and your grooming equipment and come have fun with us and learn the latest trends and techniques in management, grooming, exercise and showmanship for goats.
Raising the Bar for 100 Years: 4-H University June 17-20
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More than 1,600 4-H’ers and volunteer leaders from Louisiana's 64 parishes will converge on the LSU campus to participate in competitive activities and learning experiences June 17-20, 2008. This marks the 94th year of 4-H University but the 100th year of 4-H in Louisiana.
La. 4-H and FFA state horse show July 8-12 in West Monroe
(Distributed 06/10/08) Young people from across Louisiana will compete in the 39th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show July 8-12 in West Monroe.
4-H Day at the Capitol Video
4-H Day at the Capitol Video