Louisiana 4-H recently hosted 22 teams from 10 parishes at the LSU Natatorium for the SeaPerch regional competition, a showcase for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, programs.
SeaPerch challenges youth to build and engineer a submersible, remotely operated vehicle to complete a series of underwater challenges. More than 100 competed in this second year Louisiana 4-H has put on the event.
Read MoreJon Carr has been named executive director of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation.
Previously serving as director of development for the LSU Foundation as a fundraiser for the College of Engineering.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter is partnering with USDA to offer the ASPIRE [Agricultural Sciences Professional Internships in Research and Extension] Program during the summer of 2024. Undergraduate students (from any college or educational institution, including LSU) are encouraged to apply for various 10- week paid summer internships. There are internships focused in animal science, horticulture, 4-H, nutrition, entomology and aquaculture.
Read MoreLots of excitement is in Lake Charles as the Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo returns to Burton Complex.
The rodeo starts Thursday evening, but livestock shows are underway today.
We caught up with some who are showing their animals, and they say it’s a lot of work, but the relationships they build and the friendships they make are the best part.
Read MoreThe Louisiana 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is welcoming two new members — a longtime 4-H volunteer from Tensas Parish and the CEO of one of the state’s largest agricultural equipment companies.
Kristen VandeVen, a technology consultant from Newellton originally from Ferriday, joined the board in October, and Rob Richter, the president and CEO of Sunshine Quality Solutions Inc. from Baton Rouge, will join in January.
Read MoreThe Louisiana 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is welcoming two new members — a longtime 4-H volunteer from Tensas Parish and the CEO of one of the state’s largest agricultural equipment companies.
Read MoreYouth from 13 parishes across southwest Louisiana came together in the spirit of discovery, unity and a little friendly competition at the 2023 Southwest Region 4-H Challenge Camp.
Read MoreA new internship program aims to help high school 4-H or FFA members gain knowledge, experience and career training in the agricultural industry.
The Sunshine 4-H and FFA Leadership and Career Development Academy is a collaboration between Sunshine Quality Solutions, the John Deere Dealer in Louisiana, Louisiana's 4-H and FFA Programs.
Read MoreThe Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame inducted 12 members during a ceremony held Nov. 11 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center.
Read MoreOne of the biggest days of the year for local students is almost here. It's when the best of the best compete in the ArkLaTex Agricultural Council's Jr. Livestock Sale at the State Fair of Louisiana.
It's set for Nov. 1 in the fairgrounds Sale Arena. Students from across the state have put in blood, sweat, and tears for months getting their show animals ready for auction. Prospective buyers will be on hand ready to offer up the highest bids.
Read MoreNational 4-H Week is October 1-7, 2023. Whitney Kibodeaux, Louisiana 4-H Vice President and Ethan Fusilier, SW Regional Representative, Louisiana 4-H, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details of 4-H and how it has impacted their lives.
Read MoreThe LSU Ag Center Office of Youth Development is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2023 Bash on the Bayou, proudly presented by Sunshine Quality Solutions. This Louisiana 4-H and FFA tailgate event is set to take place on October 21st in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in celebration of the LSU vs. ARMY football game.
Read MoreThis week's shaking out the good stuff spotlight falls on a tradition that's been a part of the American landscape, especially in rural communities, since the early 1900s. The idea was to provide young people with practical hands-on learning about the rigors of life on the farm. From those very humble beginnings, 4-H has grown across the nation and the world to being one of the most respected and well-known youth organizations in the world.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter hosted the 53rd annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horseshow from July 10 to 14, at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, celebrating the project achievements of youth in the Louisiana 4-H and FFA projects during the past two years.
Hilton Waits, State Horse Show superintendent, reports this year 170 exhibitors participated with 240 horses.
Read MoreThe LSU baseball and women’s basketball teams aren’t the only champs in the state. Members of the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team are once again reigning national champions after defeating competitors from across the United States.
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