4-H has three primary program areas: science, engineering and technology; healthy living; and citizenship.
[image: Citizenship]The 4-H Citizenship project focuses on efforts to prepare youth for effective and active civic participation. We strive to develop competent and responsible citizens by providing formal instruction in government, law, community action and democracy that focuses on issues that youth view as important in their lives. These practices help youth increase their civic knowledge and interest in politics, improves critical thinking and communication skills and gives youth opportunities to apply what they learn through community service and service-learning activities.
[image: Smart Bodies]The National 4-H Healthy Living Mandate focuses on many health-related educational issues, including: mental and emotional health, foods and nutrition, physical health and safety. Louisiana 4-H offers a variety of programs to promote healthy living among children of all ages. Healthy Living programming includes: Smart Bodies, Smart Choices, Food and Fitness Board, Food and Fitness Camp among others.
[image: SET]The National 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology Mandate (SET) focuses on increasing science, engineering and technology knowlege, skills and comptencies by providing opportunities for hands-on scientific learning and discovery in 4-H clubs. Although the United States is currently the world’s economic and military leader, we are at a critical juncture. We must adapt to meet the evolving economic and national security landscape of the 21st century. At the core of this challenge is our nation’s proficiency in science, engineering and technology. Too many young Americans do not have the science, engineering and technology career skills necessary to succeed—and meet our country’s needs—in the future. 4-H can focus resources and expertise through SET to improve science literacy; increase the number of American students seeking undergraduate degrees in science, technology and engineering; and increase the number of young adults pursuing careers in these fields.
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| [Image: Operation Military Kids]Operation Military Kids Web site Operation Military Kids program specifics and national web page |
| [Image: CLF Conference Participants]The 4-H Citizenship Project The Citizenship program area helps build strong leaders that are involved in their community. View the list of project books available to 4-H members interested in Citizenship. |
| Governor's Conservation Achievement Award The Junior Leadership Club of Lafayette Parish was nominated for the 45th Governor's Conservation Acheivement Award Program. To read more... |
| [Image: Group Photo]Operation: Military Kids Dairy Camp On April 17, 2009, Operation: Military Kids hosted a dairy themed day camp on LSU's Campus. Photos from the camp can be found here! |
| [Image: application]New Application As the service-learning project comes to a close, efforts need to be made to help youth continue to use their new knowledge and skills to make decisions, solve problems and grow as caring, contributing members of their communities. |
| Louisiana OMK cares about our coast! -- coastal preservation camp at LUMCON La. OMK is having a weekend camp at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium July 31 through August 2. Participants in this camp will get to learn about preserving our marine life, visit a barrier island and learn how instrumental our wetlands are in our lives. |
| SURVIVOR Camp-- Got It in You? Louisiana OMK and Louisiana 4-H with the Istrouma Area Council Boy Scouts allow you to test your mettle at Survivor Camp July 7-11 at Camp Avondale. Participants will learn what it takes to survive outdoors through activities designed to strengthen them in both body and mind. |
| [Image: Video Camera Challenge]Videography Louisiana 4-H offers several opportunities for youth interested in videography. |
| [Image: Junior Master Gardener logo]Junior Master Gardener Program Find out how you can implement a Junior Master Gardener program in Louisiana. |
| [Image: community ownership]Community Ownership It’s important that the service-learning project belongs to the participants and their community. Young people and community members should work together to identify community needs, plan service activities and evaluate the impact of the service-learning project. |
| [Image: Marsh Maneuvers]Military Kids "Marsh" On: Operation: Military Kids is hosting "Military Kids Marsh Maneuvers" at Rockefeller's Wildlife Refuge June 1-6, 2009. Available to all military kids in any stage of deployment who are entering their freshman year of high school through completing their senior year. |
| Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development “What positive outcomes in youth, adults, and communities result from the presence of critical elements in a 4-H experience?” A group of evaluators reviewed the basic and applied research on characteristics of effective programs for youth development. From this process, eight essential elements were identified focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence. |
| [Image: Celebrate]Celebration The celebration stage is the point on the service-learning cycle where you celebrate the accomplishments of your project. Take a look at the resources provided for ideas and assistance on celebration. |
| Reflection Reflection is a very important part of the service-learning cycle. On this page, there are some resources and ideas to assist you in reflection. To read more... |
| Meaningful Service Resources The meaningful service checklist will help you to determine if you have met all of the hallmarks of meaningful service. |
| Service-Learning Evaluation Rubric Service-learning is a teaching method that combines academic instruction, meaningful service and critical, reflective thinking to enhance learning and civic responsibility. Use this rubric to evaluate the progress of your service-learning project while you're doing it and once you've completed it. |
| Meaningful Service Scenarios Here are some scenarios of meaningful service. To learn more... |
| [Image: youth voice]Youth Voice It is important for youth to have the voice when it comes to service-learning. To learn more... |
| [Image: preparation]Service-Learning Preparation and Planning Sheet You'll find the Service-Learning Preparation and Planning Sheet invaluable as you plan your next service-learning project. The sheet provides a framework for success for your service-learning project. . |
| [Image: 4-H members can make a world of difference ]Community Service-Learning Need Assessment Situations Here are some situations designed to provide an opportunity for you to think about and design effective service-learning projects to addresses the needs outlined in the situations. |
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| Recommendations for Adults Here are some recommendations for adults who are participating in service-learning with youth. |
| Hallmarks of Meaningful Service Here is a resource of what makes service meaningful. Read to find out more... |
| Ascension Parish 4-H Junior Leaders Collect Memories That Will Rebuid The holiday rush of 2007, a ‘fresh’ memory soon to be forgotten in anticipation of returning to school, Easter holidays, etc. However, in 2007 during those warm, easy going, days of early summer the Ascension Parish 4-H Junior Leader Club created memories that will rebuild lives and last a lifetime. |
| Union Parish 4-H Timberlake Nursing Home Project Four-H members from Union Parish had an opportunity to share their talents in an effort to help others in their community. Members have made table decorations for residents of the Timberlake Nursing Home and one member even used her cake decorating skills to earn $50 for her school’s cake auction. To read more… |
| St. Mary 4-H Supply Drive St. Mary's Service Learning Project. To read more... |
| Winn Parish 4-H Serves In collaboration with the City of Winnfield, 4-H youth assist with community events and activities throughout the year. To read more... |
| Camp Lagniappe V Having fun at 4-H camp is a little something extra for military kids in Louisiana. OMK Camp Lagniappe was enjoyed by children of deployed Servicemembers. |
| Operation: Military Kids Goes Summer Camp Crazy! Operation: Military Kids is putting on a series of camps this summer to help Louisiana's geographically dispersed military children and youth. Camps will be all over the state and open to military kids from all services. Camps include horseback riding, survivor skills, zoo camp, Military Kids Marsh Maneuvers and more. |
| Vernon Parish 4-H Service-Learning Projects Vernon Parish has participated in many different service-learning projects including March of Dimes, Haven Ministries, Cystic Fibrosis, Earth Day Projects, and Soft Drink Tabs for Ronald McDonald House. To read more… |
| Calcasieu Green TEENs As a result of the interest raised by our 2006-07 service learning project, “What Happens in the Environment, Stays in the Environment”, our parish environmental project club, the Green TEENs, was formed. The club has three main goals: 1) to learn about environmental issues here in our parish, 2) to serve the community by helping with environmental projects, and 3) to educate others about environmental issues. To read more… |
| Moving? Moving to a new school, a new city? Military Youth on the Move helps to make the transition as smooth as possible by giving you a safe place to go to get information and advice such as saying goodbye, and starting over in a new place. It's also a great site to check out when you've got questions about regular kid stuff like getting help with your homework or opening a bank account. This Web site covers a bunch of topics with a ton of cool information and advice written just for you. |
| Wet Work Video Clip The video allows students get a glimpse into the careers of wetland professionals who are making a difference in Louisiana’s unique habitats. |
| Teacher Workshop St. Tammany Parish teachers had an inservice to pick up YWW curriculum and materials. |
| 4-H Million Trees Project The 4-H Million Trees Project (4HMT) is an international service-learning project to inspire the approximately 6.5 million North American 4-H youth to plant 1 million trees to combat global climate change. |
| YWW Material Packing Day To help prepare for YWW, America's Wetland Conservation Coprs (AWCC) members from across Louisiana came to Baton Rouge to help get all the YWW educational materials packaged and delivered to over 55,000 students. |
| 4-H Filmmaking Studio The Virtual 4-H Filmmaking Studio & Workshop, located at www.4-H.org/curriculum/filmmaking is the online space to find tools and resources about video production and “how to make your own film”. |
| 2008 St. Landry Parish 4-H Character Development Program Youth learn about bullying during the St. Landry Parish 4-H Character Development Program. |
| Speak Out for Military Kids Track at 4-H U Clover College Operation: Military Kids is hosting a Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) Clover College track at this year's 4-H U, with opportunities to join the SOMK State Board. Scholarships are available to anyone interested in attending. |
| Lafayette Parish Bowl-A-Thon Lafayette Parish 4-H recently held a bowl-a-thon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. To read more... |
| 2008 Washington Parish Service-Learning Project The Washington Parish 4-H Program sponsored a canned food drive to benefit the Bogalusa Help Center during the month of November. The 4-H members collected the canned goods in their schools and brought these items to their November club meetings. |
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| 4-H ATV Safety Web site Explore this interactive web site on ATV safety. Play games, test your ATV Safety IQ and get some great tips! |
| Youth Wetlands Week April 20-24: Louisiana youth learn to save America’s treasure Four major hurricanes battered Louisiana’s coast in the past few years. During Youth Wetlands Week, April 20-24, the state’s youth will learn how they can protect Louisiana’s coastline from storms and also protect wetlands across the state. A goal of the program is to teach students they have the power to make a difference, said Youth Wetlands Week program director Ashley Mullens. |
| 2008 Vermilion Parish Service-learning Project Meningitis Awareness Campaign |
| National Service Opportunities As we pledge our hands to larger service in 4-H, there is a lot of potential to put our hands and hearts to work. You’ll find the following opportunities throughout the new year to serve and celebrate. |
| 2008 Rapides Parish Service-learning Project The Rapides 4-H Teen Leader club and Teens In Action club have been working on healthy lifestyles as their service-learning projects. The 4-H'ers have done the following service activities that help promote well-being both physically and mentally this past fall. |
| 2008 Assumption Parish Service-Learning Project Labadieville Middle School 4-H Club members participated in the Toys for Tots project. They assisted the Marine Corps Reserve in packing the toys. |
| 2008 West Feliciana Parish Service Learning Project Fashion Board Serves Children’s Hospital |
| 2008 Vermilion Parish Service-Learning Project - 2 In an effort to educate youth about our country’s democratic process, the Vermilion Parish 4-H Jr. Leaders selected Citizenship as the club’s Service Learning Project focus for the 2008-09 school year. |
| 2008 Lafayette Service-Learning Project The Lafayette 4-H Junior Leaders are working with Lafayette Mosquito Control to identify areas of highest mosquito populations in the parish and work with local municipalities to install bat boxes in those areas. |
| 2008 East Carroll Service-Learning Project East Carroll 4-Hers upgrade the Lake Providence Senior High School Football Stadium by putting new banners up around the stadium. |
| 2008 Concordia Parish Service Learning Project The Concordia Parish 4-H Club participated in the 4-H CAN Fight Hunger Campaign. There were 435 people involved and 10 hours of service engaged in. |
| 2008 Bossier Parish Service-Learning Project Bossier Parish 4-Hers participated in the "Adopt-A-Cottage" Christmas gift wrapping and visited the NWLA War Veterans Home. |
| West Feliciana Fashion Show Fashion Board members from West Feliciana Parish decided to join together for the second year in a row to put together a fashion show to benefit the Our Lady of the Lake children’s hospital. The show also enabled the group to improve their clothing construction, leadership and organization skills. To read more… |
| Tensas Beautification Project Eighty-five youth from the Tensas parish 4-H program participated in the Tensas Beautification Task Force projects. To read more... |
| St. Landry Muscular Dystrophy Association Project Twenty-two youth and adult volunteers from St. Landry Parish are participating in the Muscular Dystrophy Association project. To read more... |
| St. Helena YES YES/4-H has had many service learning projects. The community has celebrated Arbor Day in February 2008. To read more... |
| St. Bernard Parish 4-H Re-Build, Re-Pair, Re-Boot After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the St. Bernard Parish 4-H members and Jr. Leaders Club banned together, along with 1500 other volunteers, to rebuild a local playground. The playground was submerged under 22 feet of water for two weeks. To read more… |
| Richland 4-H'ers Collect Canned Goods Richland Parish's service learning project was collecting cans. To read more... |
| Plaquemines 4-H Members Participate in Rebuild Plaquemines Project Plaquemines Parish 4-H members participated in two projects that related to the Rebuild Plaquemines Project. Members planted new trees in a tree farm at City Park in New Orleans and also built a new playground. To read more… |
| Ouachita 4-H Environmental Project Ouachita Parish 4-H members participated in the 4-H Environmental Project. This was part of the “Helping Keep Ouachita Beautiful” campaign. Members planted and maintained flower beds at public buildings in an effort to raise awareness for this cause. To read more… |
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| Madison Parish 4-H'ers Reading to the Heart The Reading to the Heart project is a literacy-based character development program that focuses on providing an afterschool reading challenge to promote a literacy rich environment and promises to be a fun, exciting journey for all participants. Youth will be provided with free books and engage in motivational reading activities that illustrate real-life teaching valuable character traits and behavior necessary for fulfilling contributing lives. |
| LaSalle Parish 4-H Members Build Blue Bird Houses Members of the Lasalle 4-H and Junior Leaders clubs built 36 Blue Bird houses to be placed around buildings in the parish. The houses will hopefully attract Blue Birds, who are effective in controlling the mosquito population. To read more… |
| Lafourche Parish 4-H'ers Go Green The Lafourche Parish 4-H project “Go Green” collected and recycled old cell phones, DVDs, and videotapes. Participants sold the old cell phones to a recycling company and used the money for a beach sweep. The DVDs and videos were donated to a local children’s hospital. |
| Iberville Parish 4-H'ers Reading to Lead Iberville Parish 4-H members conducted the Reading to Lead project in their community, as literacy awareness was seen as a issue in the parish. The club participated in after-school programs to educated and help child improve their reading comprehension. To read more… |
| Iberia 4-H'ers Serve at Easter Egg Hunt Iberia Parish 4-H Members, in collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters Acadiana and Shadows on the Teche, held two Easter egg hunts for local youth. The members collected close to 1000 plastic eggs and candy for the children to hunt for. To read more… |
| Iberia 4-H'ers Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Iberia Parish 4-H Members participated in a project entitled “Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House” in an effort to support families living at the Ronald McDonald House with their sick children. The project was suggested in that all children could participate in the collection of the tabs. To read more… |
| Evangeline 4-H'ers Serve Chicot State Park and Arboretum Members from the Evangeline 4-H Club have partnered with Chicot State Park and Arboretum in an effort to educate visitors on the history of the park and also to provide them with environmentally friendly awareness workshops. Members also participated in beautification projects for the park. To read more… |
| East Feliciana 4-H'ers Help Low-Income Elderly This year Clinton High School and East Feliciana Parish 4-H Club members teamed up to participate in three different service-learning projects. The projects ranged from working with Habitat for Humanity to holding a pet show for the elderly. To read more… |
| East Baton Rouge 4-H'ers Lead Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Project East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H members visit the Our Lady of the Lake Children's Ward patients to make crafts, spend time with the patients, and clean the playroom. To read more... |
| Concordia 4-H Youth Push Cause for CAWS Half of the Concordia Parish 4-H Clubs contributed to the project “Youth Push Cause for CAWS.” Members have collected items to donate to the Concordia Welfare Animals Shelter to enable to shelter to stay open. To read more… |
| Cameron Parish 4-H'ers Push Litter Prevention Members of the Cameron Parish Junior Leader Club are leading a program to raise public awareness of litter and unite their community in taking pride in their parish. The club members have given an educational presentation and have also created drawings that will be featured in an anti-litter campaign calendar. To read more… |
| Caldwell 4-H'ers Bridging the Gap with Literacy The Caldwell Parish 4-H Junior Leader Club Project “Bridging the Gap with Literacy,” provides an opportunity for members to interact with both the young and old in their community. Participants have the option of either teaching a character education lesson to Kindergarten to Second-grade children or playing games with residents of Haven Nursing Home. To read more… |
| Avoyelles Parish 4-H'ers Teach at Quilt Clinic Avoyelles Parish 4-H Club members were able to learn a new skill while donating their time to others in their service-learning project this summer. |
| Ascension Parish 4-H Assists the Elderly The Ascension Parish Jr. Leader club has chosen to focus on the elderly in the community. |
| 4-H’ers Brighten Hospital Stay For Area Youngsters Sitting in a hospital all day long is not much fun for the typical child, especially Jackson, a 3-year-old with big brown eyes and Batman pajamas. When 4-H’ers Jessica Windham and Myles Morris asked if he wanted to make a keychain, he was glad to make a "butterfly one for my mom." |
| Mission Possible This is a PowerPoint about Service-Learning to learn how you can make a difference in the youth in your parish and in the community. |
| Community Service Learning - Material To download file, right-click and select "Save Target As." |
| Reading to the HEART Program Flyer Program flyer for the Reading to the HEART program. Reading to the HEART is an exciting family reading program featuring computer technology projects, book discussions, arts & crafts projects, photography, scrapbooking and family portfolio development, and other family literacy events. |
| Research Poster: Reading to the Heart (RTTH) Program The RTTH Program is a partnership between the LSU AgCenter and local community and faith-based partners to bring the findings of evidence-based reading research to the educational community and families with an interest in helping all people learn to read well. As depicted in the research poster, logic modeling of the RTTH Program is helping us assess the effect of reading interventions on reading motivation and proficiency. |
| Reading to the HEART Program The Louisiana Sustainable Community Project, Reading to the HEART -- a partnership involving the LSU AgCenter and local agencies -- targets youth and families in two Louisiana parishes: Rapides and Madison. Drawing on the latest research in reading motivation, the projects seeks to help children develop specific reading development skills and also to educate parents and guardians on ways to support their children’s literacy advancement. |
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| Stretch your technology budget: Using web-based resources in literacy programs Are you looking for ways to stretch your technology budgets for literacy programs? Information on web-based resources you can use in literacy programs, including lesson plans, computer project, online books, "the arts," and professional development are included in the PowerPoint presentation: Stretch your technology budget: Using web-based resources in literacy programs. |
| School-Home Links Activities: A Compact for Reading The purpose of the School-Home Links Reading Kit is to encourage greater family, school, and community involvement in the education of children, and to improve their skills and achievements in reading and other language arts. |
| Reading Challenge During the reading challenge, participants may read on their own or with family or friends. Listening to someone else read -- in any language -- or reading to someone else also counts toward the total minutes children read books, newspaper or magazine articles, comic books, newsletters or other materials. |
| Volunteer Leaders Association: How To Join Membership in the Association is open to every 4-H volunteer who works directly or indirectly with youth. The educational philosophy is to promote teaming with other volunteers and 4-H extension agents to grow in leadership through utilization of leadership skills in practical program planning, implementation and evaluation. |
| Vision Provides vision and goals of the 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association. |
| 2009 State Shooting Sports Handbook The goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is youth development. Through participation in firearm safety training and shooting sports activities, young men and women are given the opportunity to learn responsibility, sportsmanship, self-discipline and other qualities critical to the development of productive citizens. This handbook deals with 4-H Shooting Sports only. |
| Service Highlights East Carroll Parish 4-H members participate in 'Race for the Cure' |
| Rabbit Project Guidelines A brief description of the tasks one should undertake when raising rabbits for show. |
| Boomerang Program BOOMERANG is a 15-session youth development program, geared to youth in individualized curricula for grade 4-5, grade 6 and grade 7-8. |
| Point Kids in the Right Direction The benefits youth derive from the 4-H Shooting Sports program are described in this brochure. |
| Daisy and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Video Contest Daisy and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are hosting a contest for youth ages 10-18 to produce a video, telling them about how being a safe and ethical hunter or shooter, being in the outdoors and conserving or appreciating wild game and nature has made a big impact on your life. |
| National 4-H Shooting Sports The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics. |
| African-American Inventors Curriculum The African American Inventors Curriculum was designed by a team of educators from The Ohio State University Extension Service, to encourage 4th through 8th grade youth: to develop creative and critical thinking skills; to encourage young people to view themselves as inventors and problem-solvers; to increase youth's awareness of African- American history and cultural awareness; to comprehend and apply scientific principles in everyday life. |
| National Guard Child Care Program The National Guard Child Care Program assists Service Members on orders – Activated, Deployed, Active Guard and Reserve -- to understand the available supplements and to help them through the application process. |
| Project Books 4-H projects books available through Louisiana 4-H in the science, engineering and technology programming area. |
| Project Books The 4-H youth development program offers project books in the Healthy Living program area to help youth learn skills for a healthier lifestyle. |
| MyPyramid for Kids The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids. |
| AgMagic Visitors Helping Military Kids School children visiting Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge for AgMagic aren’t just learning about the wonders of agriculture and our natural resources. |
| Crain Helps Youth Develop Forestry Skills LSU AgCenter area forestry agent Barry Crain helps youth develop forestry skills during a special 3-hour training event every year before the state 4-H University competition held on the LSU campus in June. |
| 4-H’ers Develop Leadership Skills For The Future State 4-H officers and leaders helped teach leadership skills to their peers during the Annual Leadership Conference at the Grant Walker 4-H Education Center, March 24-26. |
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| Vermilion 4-H’er Wins Spirit Of Community Award A Vermilion Parish 4-H’er recently was recognized as the Louisiana winner of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, which honors young people for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. |
| Scholastic Premiums Totaling $44K Awarded To Livestock Show’s Top Winners Top exhibitors of market animals received scholastic premiums of more than $44,000 Saturday (Feb. 18) at the conclusion of the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.The scholastic awards, which ranged from $1,500 to $5,500 for individual winners, went to 4-H and FFA youth who showed champion market animals during the Feb. 11-18 events that included competition for beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep. |
| Hundreds Selected As Champions At 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during a week of competition at the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. |
| Photos From 2006 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show 4-H and FFA members from across Louisiana participated in the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 11-18. The competitors qualified for the 2006 show by winning awards at parish and district livestock shows across Louisiana, and, in all, more than 3,000 young people came to Gonzales to compete with 5,300 animals. |
| Exceptional Youth Rewarded For Demonstrated Knowledge, Skill, Abilities Six exceptional Louisiana teen-agers were recognized Saturday (Feb. 18) for their knowledge, skills and communication abilities when they were named winners of the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. Now in its ninth year, the premier exhibitor program recognizes 4-H and FFA members who may or may not have champion animals but who have a thorough understanding of animal science. |
| Outstanding Youngsters, Volunteers Honored For Work In Livestock Projects The LSU AgCenter honored a group of outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 18) for their work with youth livestock projects. |
| Youngsters Press On With Livestock Projects Despite Hurricanes Hurricane Rita destroyed homes, schools and barns when it ripped through Cameron Parish last fall. It also bruised and battered the hopes of hundreds of 4-H’ers looking forward to showing livestock. |
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