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“AgCenter Leads” tell the story of the LSU AgCenter’s research and educational programs. Each “Lead” includes examples of the impact an AgCenter program has on the state of Louisiana. For more information about each topic, please refer to the links and contacts included in each “Lead.”



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Celebrate and Educate! 2008 Louisiana State Fair focuses on 100 years of 4-H
The 2008 State Fair of Louisiana, Oct. 23-Nov. 9 in Shreveport, is dedicated to Louisiana 4-H to help celebrate the centennial of the youth organization. The fair theme is “Celebrate and Educate!”
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4-H’ers Learn Marsh Maneuvers
Teach the young about the value of Louisiana’s coastline and marshes, and they’ve learned a lesson for a lifetime. That’s the philosophy behind the LSU AgCenter’s annual series of Marsh Maneuvers camps. They’re unique opportunities to mix fun with education – and in the end, help save our coast.
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BEST Is Yet To Come
Biotechnology Education for Students and Teachers, the BEST program, was established in 2001 to raise the level of science education in Louisiana and prepare the state's youth to become the researchers our society needs for a prosperous and safe future.
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Raising the Bar for 100 Years: 4-H University June 17-20
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.
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Learn life skills, have fun at 4-H summer camp
“Fun for a week – Memories for a lifetime!” That’s the theme of the summer 2008 4-H camping experience at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center near Pollock, La. The fun starts with the first of 10 weeklong camps, May 26-30. But the preparations and sign-ups are going on now.
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