The Commodity of the Month was Corn. Winners of the Corn Art Contest were Zalayah G. and Kayleigh M. Great job, Girls!

Griffin-Southside Lower and Upper Elementary 4-H club started the year with door prizes and a new series exploring the world of doctors and healthcare careers where they created their own model plasma.

It's Livestock Show Season! The Smith's have already begun showing their goats.

Briarfield Academy 4-H club kicked off the year with a STEM adventure. 4-H'ers learned about rockets, STEM, and all the exciting opportunities 4-H has to offer. Some won a door prize and they all built their own rockets.

In honor of 9/11, the Junior Leader club explored leadership and service opportunities by making snack bags for East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Department officers and personally thanked them for their service.

At Challenge Camp, youth enjoyed teamwork, fun, food, and fellowship while completing a meaningful 9/11 service project to honor our first responders.

Ms. Lucas picked up broiler chicks for some 4-H'ers.

Through the Northeast Region Leadership Board, junior leaders work with other 4-H'ers from across the region to develop leadership skills, build connections, and plan and lead service projects that make a difference in their communities. East Carroll 4-H is well represented on the board. New board officers are: President - Callie M., Madison Parish; Vice-President - Zavier J., Concordia Parish; Reporter - Rainie W., Union Parish; Photographer - Kason C., East Carroll Parish; and Secretary/Treasurer - Haliey B., Tensas Parish.

These Junior Leaders represented East Carroll Parish 4-H at the Northeast Region Volunteer Leader Forum.