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Jennifer Cantrell
Extension Agent, 4‑H
Calcasieu Parish
Mrs. Jennifer was born and raised in central Texas on a commercial cattle operation. She spent many years in 4-H and FFA and has a Masters of Agriculture from Texas A&M University and currently pursuing her PhD at LSU. She lives in Ragley with her husband and two children. She has been a 4-H Agent for Calcasieu for 12 years.
Carrie Jones
Extension Agent, 4‑H
Calcasieu Parish
Miss Carrie is a Calcasieu 4-H Alumni. As member she showed sheep and horses, attended camps, and 4-H University. She received her B.S. in Animal Science from McNeese State, a Master's in Agriculture Extension Education from LSU and is currently pursuing her PhD at LSU. She has been an agent for 10 years and lives in Lake Charles with her daughter.
Kyle Dupre
Extension Agent, 4‑H
Calcasieu Parish
Mr. Kyle grew up in Vinton and is an alumni of Calcasieu 4-H. He showed livestock, was an active Junior Leader member, and attended camps, workshops, and 4-H University. Kyle attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and earned his B.S. in Marketing from McNeese State in 2021 and will be pursuing his Master's degree.
The Calcasieu Parish 4-H Youth Development team is dedicated to helping young people discover their potential, develop life skills, and become confident leaders in their communities. As LSU AgCenter 4-H Youth Development Agents, we work with youth, volunteers, schools, families, and community partners to provide educational experiences that inspire growth through hands-on learning.
Our programs focus on leadership, citizenship, healthy living, STEM, agriculture, environmental education, and career readiness. Through club meetings, camps, contests, service-learning projects, and special events, we create opportunities for youth to learn by doing while building skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.
Whether a young person is interested in public speaking, livestock, cooking, gardening, photography, robotics, shooting sports, or community service, 4-H offers a place where every child can belong, grow, and succeed.
We are proud to serve the youth of Calcasieu Parish and are committed to providing safe, inclusive, and engaging opportunities that help young people become productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Our office is here to support families, educators, volunteers, and community organizations as we work together to prepare the next generation of leaders.
4-H Youth Development Agents are educators with the LSU AgCenter who bring research-based programs and opportunities directly to local youth and communities.
Our responsibilities include:
Above all, we are here to help young people reach their full potential and ensure that every child has access to meaningful opportunities for personal growth and success.
The Calcasieu Parish 4-H team is here to serve the youth of our parish. Whether you are a student looking for new experiences, a parent seeking opportunities for your child, an educator interested in youth programming, or a community member wanting to get involved, we welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Together, we are growing leaders, strengthening communities, and empowering youth to make a positive impact today and in the future.
