Home > Our Offices > Parishes > St. James > St. James Parish 4-H Idol The St. James Parish 4-H Program will hold its first “4-H Idol Contest” on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in conjunction with the 4-H Food Fest at Lutcher Elementary. St. James Parish Food Fest Information about the upcoming Food Fest Contest held on December 5, 2009 Safety Contest Information [Image: Link to Safety Record Book] Information about the upcoming safety contest to be held on January 28, 2010 "You Are the Building Blocks to Safety" Safety Information on Poster and Slogan Contest.  more articles... October 4-H Jumblelaya [Image: Link to PDF newsletter] St. James Parish October 4-H Newsletter Ways to Celebrate National 4-H Week [Image: Picture of 4-H'ers and Parish President] A series of information on ways to celebrate National 4-H Week October 5-12. Protecting Your Satsuma’s Fruit [Image: Picture of Leaf Footed Bug] News article on leaf-footed bug and problems it can pose for satsumas. Rural Electric Youth Tour [Image: Rural Electric Youth Tour] The Washington Youth Tour a weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D. C. This trip is open to high school students across Louisiana. September 2009 4-H Jumblelaya Newsletter Newsletter for 4-H Club members in St. James Parish. This newsletter gives the latest news about ongoing 4-H programs and activities in the parish. September topics include: National 4-H Week, parish calendar, officer training, junior leaders, project clubs, camp slogan contest, livestock news, pet show, state service-learning project and summer fun. 4-H Calendar of Events and Local Leader List The 2009-2010 calendar lists the date, time and monthly meeting schedule for each club. Also included is a rundown of planned activities and contact information for 4-H leaders. Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide [Image: Pest Management Guide] This 2009 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. Sugarcane Economics [Image: Picture of Sugarcane Economic Slide] A powerpoint presentation by Dr. Michael Salassi on when to sell old equipment and when to buy new equipment. The Weed Patch [Image: The Weed Patch 03-2009] This article "Control of Sugarcane with Glyphosate: Non-Crop Fallow Programs and No-Tillage Soybeans” will be of value in planning weed control programs. A meeting with your county agent, consultant, or crop advisor may help to develop or to fine tune a weed control program specific to your needs. Dr. Jim Griffin is with the LSU AgCenter in the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences and has research and extension responsibilities in sugarcane weed management. 4-H Achievement Day Form A form for all clubs to submit to the 4-H office indicating whether their club will participate in Achievement Day events such as 4-H Banner, Song or Yell Contest, and Group Talent. Click for more information...