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Note: This is NOT an exhaustive list of relevant livestock dates. You MUST contact Cheyenne Moran to notify her of your intent to show.
Thank you to anyone who purchased
from our annual fundraiser. Your support is greatly appreciated! The sweet potato and pecan orders will be
available for pick up at the 4-H Office on November 18th & 19th. Orders can
be picked up from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Orders that have NOT been picked up
after the 19th will be resold! If you have any questions, please call the Ascension
Parish Extension Office or email [email protected].
November is the month of giving! Pledge your Hands to Larger Service by helping in one or two ways!
1. Donate to Canned Food or Non-perishable Items Drive. See your club leader to organize something OR help with an already existing drive at your school!
2. Sock It to Me- Donate a new pair of socks to provide an infant, child or adult this holiday season. Our office and several schools will be collection sites November 1st through December 12th.This drive is through Family Resource Group and Baton Rouge Parents Magazine. Donations will be made locally! Commit to helping your neighbors!
We are super excited about this month’s Poultry Cookery! For each of our monthly contest entries, you will need to submit 2 copies of your recipe (with your name and information on the back of each copy) and 1-2 servings of your dish in a disposable container. When entering the contest, you will need to write a descriptive recipe, gather all necessary ingredients, then prepare the dish for drop off. Dish submissions can be brought to the Ascension Parish LSU AgCenter office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23rd. Be sure to follow our Facebook page to see the results! For more detailed guidelines, visit the Culinary Contests section of our website, the Culinary Arts file in the Band app, or contact Ms. Anna!
Louisiana 4-H is excited to announce the inaugural Spark ▪ Action ▪ Change |Summit, an immersive 3-day event designed to engage and inspire 7th and 8th grade 4-H youth with a keen interest in government relations, volunteering/service, and personal development. This 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, engagement tours, and collaborative service projects, youth will have the opportunity to explore critical aspects of civic education, public service, and personal growth. The event will take place February 18-20, 2027, on LSU’s Campus in Baton Rouge. Cost: $125 per participant. Registration will close on November 9th, 2026. If you are interested in attending, reach out to Ms. Cheyenne to see about getting your spot today!
Enjoy a fun filled night with the New Orleans Pelicans and 4-H on January 8th! The Pelicans will be playing Orlando Magic and tip off will be at 7:00 pm. Tickets and parking passes can be purchased on an individual basis or as a group order. Check out our website for the full details and all the activities you can participate in for this event! 4-H Night with the Pelicans
The Louisiana State Food and Fitness Board invites you to the 2027 Food & Fitness Day Camp! A day full of cooking, games, mindfulness, and more! This day camp is Tuesday, January 15th, 10:00am – 3:00 pm at the 4-H Mini Barn on LSU campus. It is open for all 4th -6th graders. The camp costs $35 and includes lunch! Registration will be available in 4-H online from December 1st through January 8th.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s pet and pumpkin show! We had 77 pumpkin entries, 27 pet show participants and 24 costume contestants. We loved seeing everyone’s creativity shine!
The livestock program is open to 4th – 12th grade 4-H members. Members can exhibit rabbits, poultry, swine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats and horses through the LSU AgCenter livestock shows. All exhibition animals must be leased or owned by the exhibitor. If interested, please contact Ms. Cheyenne via email; [email protected]. See important dates below.
Note: This is NOT an exhaustive list of relevant livestock dates. You MUST contact Cheyenne Moran to notify her of your intent to show.
It is not too late to join the Junior Leader Club! Our November meeting will feature a Friendsgiving potluck and a canned goods donation drive. If you are interested in joining us for this event, please email Ms. Cheyenne at [email protected].
