Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Grant > [image: Grant Parish] 513 8th Street · Colfax, LA · 71417 - 1863 Phone: (318) 627-3675 · Fax: (318) 487-5755 4-H Portfolio [Image: 4-H Portfolio] Complete the portfolio along with project book(s) to enter the State Record Book competition(s) and win money and fun trips!! The 4-H Portfolio is used to highlight 4-H experiences and accomplishments from your project work throughout the year. It is also used when applying for 4-H Foundation Scholarships. For more information contact your 4-H agent at (318) 627-3675. Louisiana 4-H Overnight Event/Health and Code of Conduct Forms Louisiana 4-H Overnight Event Permission/Health, Code of Conduct and Medication Consent Forms. Kid Chef Nutrition Camp [Image: Participant at Kid Chef Nutrition Camp] Images from the Kid Chef Nutrition Camp held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria, Louisiana. The camp taught good nutrition, healthy food choices, food safety, basic cooking skills and exercise habits. Smart Bodies at Verda [Image: Verda Elementary Class] Mrs. James' class at Verda Elementary participated in the Smart Bodies program during the 2006-2007 school year.  more articles... About Grant Parish Grant Parish is a rural parish located in central Louisiana. Packing Ice Chests Safely Many times we don't consider how important it is to pack our ice-chest safely to ensure that we reduce the risk of food borne illness. Avoid Cross-Contamination When Picnicking [Image: Photo of picnic basket and plaid blanket] Keeping food safe at picnics or while eating outdoors poses special problems. The major food safety concern is cross-contamination, which occurs when harmful microorganisms from raw meat and poultry are transferred and other ready-to-eat foods from improperly cleaned hands, utensils and cutting boards. Ways With Figs [Image: picture of figs on tree] This article contains useful information on preparation and storage of figs. It also contains a fig preserve recipe and the often requested Strawberry-flavored Fig Jam. FNP Connection Washing Away The Germs [Image: Quincy Cheek and handwashing participant] Children in day-care centers and schools are taught the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of germs.