4-H in Vermilion Parish is a part of a local, state, national and international youth program. It is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. Our parish has 31 organized clubs.
4-H agents develop and execute educational programs and activities that provide youth the opportunity to develop such life skills as self-esteem, community and citizen responsibility, decision making, organization and social interaction. They are assisted in this goal by staff members of the LSU AgCenter and parish and state Cooperative Extension Service offices. School leaders, volunteer parents and other lay leaders who share their time and talents in service to this youth organization in Vermilion Parish are a fundamental element in the success of 4-H in Vermilion Parish.
The 4-H Slogan, "Learn By Doing," is accomplished through record keeping, work in project books, method demonstrations, contests, workshops, junior leader club activities, camps and monthly scheduled club meetings.