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  • Louisiana youth mentors honored at 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony

    Louisiana youth mentors honored at 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony

    (08/14/26) The 2026 Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony was recently held at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana.

  • Young chefs compete at Great American Seafood Cook-off, 4-H edition

    Young chefs compete at Great American Seafood Cook-off, 4-H edition

    ​(Video 08/06/26) Aspiring 4-H chefs were sharpening their culinary and competition skills in New Orleans during the Great American Seafood Cook-off.

  • Young innovators put Louisiana 4-H robotics on international map

    Young innovators put Louisiana 4-H robotics on international map

    ​(07/14/26) In a work shed surrounded by a cow pasture in an area of New Iberia, 4-H youth are doing something special.

  • Students from across the state were elected officers, won contests at 4-H University

    Students from across the state were elected officers, won contests at 4-H University

    (07/02/26) 4-H'ers from around the state came to LSU's main campus for competiions, elections and educational sessions.

  • Twins from Assumption Parish qualify for 4-H national shooting sports event

    Twins from Assumption Parish qualify for 4-H national shooting sports event

    (Video 05/28/26) Louisiana 4-H has won the national shooting title four of the past five years, and twins from Assumption Parish are hoping to bring it back.

  • Teams compete in statewide 4-H Food Challenge; one advances to nationals

    Teams compete in statewide 4-H Food Challenge; one advances to nationals

    ​(05/22/26) 4-H food challenge teams competed in the State 4-H Food Challenge in Alexandria.

  • Assumption Parish 4-H agent Margo Castro cited as ‘An Important Piece of the Puzzle’

    Assumption Parish 4-H agent Margo Castro cited as ‘An Important Piece of the Puzzle’

    The Important Piece of the Southwest Puzzle award honors the recipient’s character and contributions to teamwork.

  • Terrebonne Parish 4-H’er honored with opportunity to draw at National Portrait Gallery

    Terrebonne Parish 4-H’er honored with opportunity to draw at National Portrait Gallery

    (04/23/26) Makayla Rhodes created two patriotic Drawings at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.

  • More than Cows and Cooking

    More than Cows and Cooking

    From robotics and environmental science to photography, leadership and community service, 4-H has expanded its reach to meet young people where they are.

  • Cooking Up Confidence: Makenzie Waggoner’s Culinary Journey

    Cooking Up Confidence: Makenzie Waggoner’s Culinary Journey

    In the heart of Bienville Parish, where community and tradition run deep, Makenzie Waggoner discovered her passion for cooking through the local 4-H program.

  • 4-H Launches a New Generation of Career Ready Leaders

    4-H Launches a New Generation of Career Ready Leaders

    Louisiana 4-H is preparing youth for life and for work in an ever-evolving workforce landscape.

  • Louisiana 4-H Alumni Spotlights.

    Louisiana 4-H Alumni Spotlights.

    The talents and values gained through 4-H stay with members long after their final club meeting — because once a 4-H’er, always a 4-H’er.

  • Louisiana 4-H Goes to Ireland

    Louisiana 4-H Goes to Ireland

    One hundred and thirteen Louisiana 4-H members, volunteers, parents and agents embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Ireland to explore agriculture.

  • 4-H Challenge Camp teaches life skills along with fun and games

    4-H Challenge Camp teaches life skills along with fun and games

    At the two-day camp, which was titled “Get in the Game with 4-H,” the 4-H’ers were meant to learn teamwork and cooperation.

  • Henderson 4-H club serves hope, meals to Monroe’s homeless

    Henderson 4-H club serves hope, meals to Monroe’s homeless

    ​(11/21/25) The Henderson Project 4-H Community Club showed the true spirit of service by feeding homeless people through a partnership with The Simple Project.

  • Tassin inducted to National 4-H Hall of Fame

    Tassin inducted to National 4-H Hall of Fame

    ​(11/04/25) Mark Tassin, a former leader of LSU AgCenter youth programs, has been inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame.

  • 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony highlights dedication to youth development

    4-H Hall of Fame ceremony highlights dedication to youth development

    (08/13/25) Twelve honorees were inducted into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center.

  • Sure shot: Louisiana 4-H shooting sports wins third consecutive national championship

    Sure shot: Louisiana 4-H shooting sports wins third consecutive national championship

    (07/02/25) For the third year in a row, members of the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team are reigning national champions.

  • 4-H youth team up with Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for Food is Medicine program

    4-H youth team up with Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for Food is Medicine program

    (06/25/25) 4-H'ers recently teamed with volunteers from the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to pack healthy meals for food-insecure residents.

  • Straight shooter: 4-H’er to represent United States at World Archery Youth Championships

    Straight shooter: 4-H’er to represent United States at World Archery Youth Championships

    (06/12/25) St. Tammany Parish 4-H’er Brody Wonch will represent the United States in the World Archery Youth Championships in Canada this August.

  • 4-H archery competitor makes U.S. national youth team

    4-H archery competitor makes U.S. national youth team

    (Video 06/12/25) A Louisiana 4-H'er will be representing the United States at the World Archery Youth Championships, which will be held in August in Canada.

  • 4-H’ers teach and learn during spring farm tour

    4-H’ers teach and learn during spring farm tour

    ​(03/17/25) AgCenter agents have developed a formula that eases youth into making healthier choices while also shining a spotlight on how their food is sourced.

  • Tarifa named LSU AgCenter associate director of youth development

    Tarifa named LSU AgCenter associate director of youth development

    (03/05/25) Todd Tarifa has been named associate director of youth development for the LSU AgCenter.

  • From capitol tours to community service: 4-H summit empowers future leaders

    From capitol tours to community service: 4-H summit empowers future leaders

    (02/26/25) Louisiana 4-H held the first Spark Action Change Summit held Feb. 20 to 22 in Baton Rouge for seventh and eighth graders.

  • LSU AgCenter receives donation for Camp Grant Walker renovations

    LSU AgCenter receives donation for Camp Grant Walker renovations

    (02/19/25) The donation will fund a renovation of the bathhouses at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana.

  • Need a lift? Local support provides transportation to assist underserved 4-H youth

    Need a lift? Local support provides transportation to assist underserved 4-H youth

    (02/11/25) 4-H has acquired vans in several Louisiana parishes to transport underserved youth thanks to local support.

  • A fresh coat: 4-H’er achieves her vet school dream with mentor’s guidance

    A fresh coat: 4-H’er achieves her vet school dream with mentor’s guidance

    (02/10/25) Vet school student Kathryn LeBlanc invited her former 4-H agent, Kayla Segura, to present her white coat.

  • 4-H hosts camps, ceremonies over holiday season to benefit children and communities

    4-H hosts camps, ceremonies over holiday season to benefit children and communities

    (12/13/24) 4-H students participated in different opportunities arund the state this holiday season.

  • Louisiana 4-H members help restore Cajun prairie

    Louisiana 4-H members help restore Cajun prairie

    (Video 12/11/24) ​Much of the Cajun prairie has been lost, but a group of Louisiana 4-H members are hoping a little bit returns through a restoration project.

  • 4-H students work with local company to repopulate native species

    4-H students work with local company to repopulate native species

    (12/06/24) 4-H'ers from the Central regions came to the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge to repopulate native species.

  • ‘Shining light’ sophomore promotes urban 4-H in Calcasieu Parish, beyond

    ‘Shining light’ sophomore promotes urban 4-H in Calcasieu Parish, beyond

    ​(10/09/24) Around Wilson has helped grow 4-H — an organization he once didn’t know much about — in his high school, his community and even nationally.

  • Tarifa to oversee Louisiana 4-H, FFA in interim AgCenter youth development position

    Tarifa to oversee Louisiana 4-H, FFA in interim AgCenter youth development position

    (10/04/24) Todd Tarifa was named interim associate director of youth development.

  • National 4-H Week highlights 4-H’ers readiness for life

    National 4-H Week highlights 4-H’ers readiness for life

    (10/04/24) Louisiana 4-H’ers are ready — ready to learn by doing; ready to get their hands dirty; ready to show up for their communities.

  • 4-H chefs from across the South compete in seafood cookoff

    4-H chefs from across the South compete in seafood cookoff

    ​​(Video 08/08/24) 4-H members from several states gathered in New Orleans​ to participate in the Great American Seafood Cook-off.

  • Louisiana 4-H wins national championship again

    Louisiana 4-H wins national championship again

    (Video 07/24/24) ​For the fourth time in the past five years, the Louisiana 4-H shooting sports program captured first place at the 4-H national competition.

  • Staff, counselors, volunteers are ‘heartbeat’ of 4-H summer camp

    Staff, counselors, volunteers are ‘heartbeat’ of 4-H summer camp

    (07/24/24) They play important roles in putting on Camp Grant Walker, a beloved Louisiana 4-H experience, every summer.

  • Target rich: Louisiana 4-H shooting sports wins second consecutive national championship

    Target rich: Louisiana 4-H shooting sports wins second consecutive national championship

    ​(07/02/24) The Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team are once again reigning national champions after defeating competitors from across the United States.

  • Louisiana 4-H elects new officers, crowns contest winners at 4-H University

    Louisiana 4-H elects new officers, crowns contest winners at 4-H University

    (06/27/24) 4-H U was held on the LSU campus June 18 to 20.

  • 4-H Food Challenge offers youth a chance to cook, learn and compete

    4-H Food Challenge offers youth a chance to cook, learn and compete

    (Video 04/17/24) ​The Louisiana 4-H Food Challenge brought teams from across the state to compete for prizes and the right to represent Louisiana nationally.

  • 4-H shooting sports offers opportunities and competition

    4-H shooting sports offers opportunities and competition

    ​(Video 03/11/24) Shooting sports is one of the most popular programs in Louisiana 4-H.

  • 4-H to host SeaPerch competition Saturday, March 2

    4-H to host SeaPerch competition Saturday, March 2

    ​(02/27/24) Louisiana 4-H will host a SeaPerch Regional Competition this Saturday, March 2, at the LSU Natatorium.

  • 4-H Foundation names new executive director

    4-H Foundation names new executive director

    (02/14/24) Jon Carr has been named executive director of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation.

  • Rabbits are a passion for 4-H exhibitor

    Rabbits are a passion for 4-H exhibitor

    (Video 01/30/24) ​Raising rabbits is a passion for Tenley Troxclair and her family.

  • Louisiana 4-H stalwart named 2023 Truman Scholar

    Louisiana 4-H stalwart named 2023 Truman Scholar

    ​(05/08/23) Ringgold, Louisiana, native and 4-H leader Antavion “Tay” Moore has been named a 2023 Truman Scholar.

  • Three to be inducted into Louisiana Ag Hall of Distinction

    Three to be inducted into Louisiana Ag Hall of Distinction

    (02/23/23) Three new members will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinctin March 2.

  • Youth leadership pioneer inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

    Youth leadership pioneer inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

    (10/24/22) Saralene Seals was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in aWashington, D.C.

  • Largest endowed scholarship in Louisiana 4-H history honors Louisiana legend

    Largest endowed scholarship in Louisiana 4-H history honors Louisiana legend

    ​(07/12/22) A $100,000 scholarship has been given to support Louisiana 4-H, making it the largest endowed scholarship in the history of the organization.

  • Louisiana 4-H returns to campus to elect officers, crown contest winners

    Louisiana 4-H returns to campus to elect officers, crown contest winners

    (06/28/22) For the first time since 2019, nearly 1,000 4-H students, volunteers and agents convened on the LSU campus to participate in 4-H University.

  • Achieving Moore: LSU sophomore selected as trustee to National 4-H Council

    Achieving Moore: LSU sophomore selected as trustee to National 4-H Council

    (02/11/22) LSU sophomore and Collegiate 4-H Vice President Tay Moore has been selected as a new trustee to the Board of the National 4-H Council.

  • ​Creating an Inclusive Environment for Volunteers

    ​Creating an Inclusive Environment for Volunteers

    In a truly inclusive environment, volunteers feel like a vital part of an organization where their perspectives are valued.

  • Louisiana 4-H volunteers receive national, regional recognition

    Louisiana 4-H volunteers receive national, regional recognition

    (05/11/21) BATON ROUGE, La. — Two Louisiana 4-H volunteers recently received accolades from the National 4-H Council.

  • Vernon Parish 4-H’ers help feed students in need

    Vernon Parish 4-H’ers help feed students in need

    (12/22/20) LEESVILLE, La. — Many children look forward to the time they get time off from school for holidays.

  • LSU AgCenter, College of Agriculture announce faculty, staff award winners

    LSU AgCenter, College of Agriculture announce faculty, staff award winners

    (12/16/20) The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture announced the winners of their annual faculty and staff awards during a virtual ceremony.

  •  Jefferson Parish 4-H Junior Leaders attend bike, nutrition day at LaSalle Park

    Jefferson Parish 4-H Junior Leaders attend bike, nutrition day at LaSalle Park

    (12/07/20) LSU AgCenter SNAP-Ed and 4-H hosted a bike and nutrition event at LaSalle Park for a group of Jefferson Parish 4-H Junior Leaders on Nov. 21.

  • Louisiana 4-H offers Camp-in-a-Box for virtual learning

    Louisiana 4-H offers Camp-in-a-Box for virtual learning

    (11/30/20) POLLOCK, La. — Parents who are looking for additional learning opportunities for their children while they are learning virtually now have a few new

  • 4-H, FFA announce state beef poster contest winners

    4-H, FFA announce state beef poster contest winners

    (05/04/18) More than 1,000 youth participated in the 2018 Louisiana Beef Industry Council 4-H/FFA State Beef Poster Contest.

  • 4-H’ers learn about cooperatives at camp

    4-H’ers learn about cooperatives at camp

    (04/11/2018) Teen 4-H’ers learned firsthand how to form and operate a cooperative business at the annual Co-op Youth Leadership Conference held April 6-8.

  • 4-H Shooting Sports program holds regional competition

    4-H Shooting Sports program holds regional competition

    ​(Video 03/22/18) With a spot at the state competition on the line, more than 900 4-H youth participated in the state’s south regional competition.

  • 4-H’ers develop new skills at Junior Leadership Conference

    4-H’ers develop new skills at Junior Leadership Conference

    (03/13/18) The 4-H Junior Leadership Conference held March 9-11 at the LSU AgCenter 4-H Grant Walker Educational Center near Pollock.

  • Louisiana state 4-H, FFA horse show set for July 8-12 in Gonzales

    Louisiana state 4-H, FFA horse show set for July 8-12 in Gonzales

    (06/09/17) 4-H and FFA youth from throughout Louisiana will compete in the 48th annual LSU AgCenter 4-H and FFA State Horse Show on July 8-12 in Gonzales.

  • Winn Parish 4-H’er competes in international science fair

    Winn Parish 4-H’er competes in international science fair

    (06/05/17) Winn Parish 4-H’er Caroline Whisonant never thought a minor kitchen fire would land her in a science fair in Los Angeles.

  • 4-H Commodity Ambassador Program winners named

    4-H Commodity Ambassador Program winners named

    (04/26/17) The program is designed to enhance youth learning about commodities important to Louisiana and emphasizes eggs, chicken, turkey and seafood.

  • Food literacy key lesson of Ag Day in St. James Parish

    Food literacy key lesson of Ag Day in St. James Parish

    (04/25/17) Nearly 1,200 students from area schools learned where food comes from during Ag Day at the Fast Food Farm in St. James Parish.

  • New St. James Parish 4-H scholarship honors Kermit Coulon

    New St. James Parish 4-H scholarship honors Kermit Coulon

    (02/09/17) The St. James 4-H Foundation recently donated money to the Louisiana 4-H Foundation to establish the Kermit Coulon Memorial Scholarship.

  • LSU AgCenter state livestock show set for Feb. 11-18 in Gonzales

    LSU AgCenter state livestock show set for Feb. 11-18 in Gonzales

    (01/17/17) Hundreds of youth from across Louisiana will be gathering in Gonzales next month for the 82nd annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.

  • Gerry Lane Enterprises increases endowment to LSU AgCenter livestock programs

    Gerry Lane Enterprises increases endowment to LSU AgCenter livestock programs

    (11/09/16) Since 1999, more than 100 Louisiana 4-H and FFA members have been first-place winners in the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor program at the LSU AgCenter

  • PotashCorp donation to fund LSU AgCenter Livestock Show awards

    PotashCorp donation to fund LSU AgCenter Livestock Show awards

    (11/11/16) The PotashCorp fertilizer plant in Geismar has donated $50,000 to fund showmanship awards at the annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.

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