Home > Our Offices > Parishes > St. James Parish > 2012 4-H Bicycle Rodeo [Image: Rodeo] St. James Parish 4-H had it's annual 4-H Bicycle Rodeo and Bike Hike. 4-H'ers went through obstacles and learned safety rules when riding their bike. St. James Parish 4-H Members "Carter Girls" Win Big at Southern Rabbit Show [Image: Carter Rabbits] Cassidy and Brittany Carter get serious about rabbit competion. The girls along with their parents love raising the rabbits and bringing them to all the rabbit shows. St. James Profile 2012 [Image: St. James Profile 2012] This report provides information on funding sources, program highlights for the area, and local issues that are being faced by the parish through the Extension Service. St. James Youth Excel in Livestock Projects on Parish, District and State Level [Image: Moise Hymel Family] January and February are exciting months for the St. James Parish 4-H Livestock Project members. This year the livestock project members excelled in the Parish Show at the Cow Palace on the Lutcher High School campus, Southeast District Show in Covington, and the State Show at LAMAR Dixon in Gonzales.  more articles... Mason Matirne Chosen as Louisiana Young Ag Producer Participant [Image: Mason Matirne] Mason Matirne, one of thirteen youths from around the state, has been selected for the LSU AgCenter's 2012-13 Louisiana Young Ag Producers Program. 2011 St. James Parish 4-H Pet Show and Paws for Poetry Results [Image: Snake] Excitement was in the air for the 2011 4-H Pet Show. 4-H'er's, parents and animals enjoyed being outdoors for this annual event. St. James Parish 4-H Idol [Image: Katie] The St. James Parish 4-H Program will hold its Third Annual 4-H Idol Contest on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in conjunction with the 4-H Food Fest at Vacherie Elementary in Vacherie, La. Conditioning Your Warm-Season Lawn for Winter [Image: Zoysiagrass] Information about fertilization of warm-season lawns in the fall. 2011-2012 4-H Calendar of Events and Local List [Image: Cover Page for Calendar] Welcome to St. James Parish 4-H program for 2011-2012. For a complete list for St. James Parish visit our local calendar online. For a printable calendar, click here. 4-H Jumblelaya Newsletters: 2011-2012 [Image: Jumblelaya Logo] The St. James Parish 4-H newsletter, 4-H Jumblelaya, includes information about upcoming contests and activities as well as educational materials of interest to 4-H'ers and their parents. Adviosry Leadership Council Minutes July 2010 The St. James Advisory Leadership Council met through phone conferences the week of July 19-23, 2010. Welcome to St. James Parish [Image: St. James parish logo] Information is provided on St. James Parish's history, culture, tourism, elected officials and related links to more about the parish. 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 in October. Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide [Image: insect guide] This 2012 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 use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. Click for more information...