WELCOME TO JEFFERSON PARISH 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 300 · Jefferson, LA · 70123 Phone: (504) 736-6519 · Fax: (504) 736-6527 Contact Us Map Us Jefferson Parish was established in 1825 and was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, commemorating his role in purchasing the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. Jefferson Parish boasts some of the top fishing spots in the United States. If there is something to celebrate, there is a festival for it. From seafood to citrus, there's no end to the music, food, and fun. Jefferson Parish offers a unique opportunity to experience recreation, culture, and entertainment. Read more... SUB-TOPICS • Calendar • 4-H • Contact Us • Family & Consumer Sciences • Horticulture • Master Gardeners • Parish Profile • News PUBLICATIONS • Statewide Newsletters • For Sale Publications • Management Guides • Publications Catalog • 4-H Youth Connection • Bugs, Bugs, Bugs • Clover Connections • Healthy Kids • Horticulture Hints • Lagniappe Fisheries • Living Well • Nursery & Landscape Notes • Nutrition News   LATEST Jefferson Parish Profile 2012 March 2012 Jefferson Parish 4-H Newsletter February 2012 Jefferson Parish 4-H Clubs Newsletter December 2011 and January 2012 Jefferson Parish 4-H Newsletters Jefferson Parish 4-H Foundation Board Meeting, November 14, 2011, Minutes Parish Officers and Leaders Attend Regional Training November 2011 Jefferson Parish 4-H Newsletter Jefferson Parish 4-H October 2011 Newsletter Jefferson Parish 4-H Foundation Board Meeting, May 9, 2011, Minutes Jefferson Parish 4-H Foundation Board Meeting, August 29, 2011, Minutes Click for more information... FEATURED PARISH INFORMATION • Value of Extension • Soil Lab • Plant Diagnostic Center • Parish Economic Profile • State Livestock Show • 2012 Spring Floods