Newsletter Title Cooperative Extension Office

Jeff Davis Parish

1006 South Lake Arthur Avenue

Jennings, LA 70546

Fax: 337-824-0748

Phone: 337-824-1773

September 2013 www.lsuagcenter.com/jeffdavis

September

Jr. Leader Meeting 6:30

State Fair Entry Deadline

Officer & Leader Training 4:00-5:00

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Parish Fair/National 4-H Week

Fair Day

Jr. Leader Meeting 6:30

Pumpkin Workshop 5:30-7:30

Bicycle & Auto Safety 5:00-7:00

Challenge Camp Due

State Fair

LSU Football Game

November

Jr. Leader Meeting 6:30

Validation 9:00-5:30

Challenge Camp

Fall Festival Day

Livestock Judging

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4-H IS FOR EVERYONE

4-H represents groups of young people in all parts of Jeff Davis Parish having fun

together and “Learning By Doing”. 4-H Clubs offer a world of opportunities for boys

and girls to learn new things, go new places and meet new people. A 4-H club is an

organized group of boys and girls; the members elect their own officers and operate as a democracy

in action. Most 4-H Clubs hold monthly meetings in their local school.

WHO MAY JOIN?

Any boy or girl, who is 9 years old by January 1st of the current school year through the

12th grade, and is willing to follow the 4-H ideals and standards is eligible for

membership.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF 4-H?

4-H helps youth grow into: strong citizens through club and community activities; con-

genial neighbors through wholesome companionship in club and community; skilled

and responsible adults through project work; well-trained individuals through wise guid-

ance in varied experiences; and cooperative family members through 4-H family events.

WHAT IS A 4-H PROJECT

It is a unit of 4-H work which is the basis of “Learning By Doing” experiences which

involves skills such as: planting shade trees, repairing a bicycle, collecting insects,

planting flowers, making a shirt, making projects for your home, sewing a pillow, taking

pictures, wiring a lamp, woodworking, fishing hunting., etc. The series of learning expe-

riences built into every 4-H project are the tools used to help shape the character of 4-H

youth. 4-H members may select one or two projects to work on and complete and are

expected to submit their completed books in the records competition in the spring.

WHAT DOES IT COST TO JOIN?

You will pay $4.00 for the entire year to the Jeff Davis Parish 4-H Office of which, $3 is

paid to the State 4-H office in Baton Rouge. This is collected in your club by the treas-

urer and your local leaders. Some clubs choose to collect extra money for their own

treasury. The dues you pay to the Parish 4-H Office assist with programs, awards and

expenses for both Parish and State 4-H Programs.

WHAT ARE SOME OTHER 4-H PROGRAMS?

Camping, dress revues, recreation, demonstrations, trips, fairs, parish contests, 4-H University, project workshops, Achieve-

ment Day and many other programs are offered through 4-H. Going places and doing things in 4-H helps to teach boys and girls

to enjoy working together. These programs add interest to the 4-H project by offering additional fun-type educational opportunities

that promote the ideals of 4-H.

Explore what 4-H at: http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/Kids/

PLEASE NOTE: If you have a disability, which requires special assistance for

your participation in any 4-H activity, please contact Mrs. Amy or Miss Kori!

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JOIN THE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP CLUB!

This club is open to all 7th-12th grade 4-H members. Junior Leaders have fun helping younger 4-H’ers with their project work and assisting the less fortu-

nate in their communities. This club also participates in numerous activities where members meet and make friends with other teenagers throughout the

state. This month’s meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm on , September 3 at the 4-H Office. Dues are $12.00 to become a Junior Leader!

This years Goals: Learn about , serve the community through service learning and community service projects, make new friends from across the parish,

work hard and have fun, earn enough points to attend a trip in July.

Officer and Leader Training

Parliamentary procedure, what’s that! After a long and busy summer its time to brush up and hone in on our parliamentary procedures to help run your 4-H Club meetings. Come and learn your responsibilities as a club officer and how to make your club meeting the best the can be. The training will help new and past club officers and their leaders. The 4-H staff and Jr. Leader will be hosting this workshop.

Leaders will be able to obtain useful materials to help plan a successful club year. In addition, leaders will learn what do leaders do, how to recruit parents to aid you and planning of your club year. Club leaders and their officers are welcome to attend the Leader and Officer Training Wednesday, September 25th at 4:00 p.m. at Welsh Elementary. Light refreshments will be served.

The Great Pumpkin Workshop

Attention Club members - 4th-7th Grades. This year we will be holding the Pumpkin Workshop on October 15th at the Fairground in the Multipurpose

Building from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN PUMPKIN!!

At the workshop you will learn how to grow your own pumpkins, the nutritional value and you will taste pumpkin snacks. The highlight of the workshop

will be “pumpkin decorating”. You will be able to decorate your own pumpkin to bring home and display for Halloween. You must bring a pumpkin!

If interested, return the registration form with $5.00 to the LSU AgCenter Office by Monday, October 7th!

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The Great Pumpkin Workshop

Name: _________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________

Address:________________________________________ City: ___________________ State:_____________ Zip: ______________

Grade: _________________________ School Club: ___________________________________________

Return with $5.00 by - Deadline: Friday, October 14th. Make Checks Payable to: Jeff Davis 4-H Foundation

Science Engineering and Technology Clubs

The 4-H office is branching out into the unknown and boldly going where no man has gone before! Ok, it’s not Star Trek, but close!! Science, Engineering

and Technology Clubs or SET is a way for youth to explore the mathematics and physics of the world around them and apply what you have been learning

in math and science class in a fun and exciting way. We are gearing up for a Robotics Club and a Rocketry Club. Since this will be the first year, the 4-H

Office is planning SET Workshops. If you are interested in joining SET or Starting a community club, please fill out the information below and return it to

the 4-H office.

SET CLUB INTEREST FORM

Name: ___________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________ City: _________________ State:________ Zip: __________

Grade: _________________________ School Club: ___________________________________________

PARENT or LEADER VOLUNTEER: _____________________________________________________________________

Please select area of interest: _____ Rocketry _____ Robotics _____ Photography

Parish Fair: October 1-5, 2013

It’s time once again, for the 2013 Jeff Davis Parish Fair! 4-H’ers we encourage to participate in the Fair by entering the exhibits, showing live-

stock, or even entering the talent show!

Entries for the Fair will be taken on Tuesday October 1, at the Jeff Davis Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building. The catalog and schedule can

be viewed at http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/parishes/Jefferson+Davis/Features/fair/

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4-H U- 4-Hers Soaking Up Leadership

Jeff Davis had 45 blue ribbon winners and 7 state winners including:

State Winner-Compact Tractor-Christian Bergeaux, Environmental Conservative Illustrated Talk-Ashley Gotreaux, The Louisiana Chef-Lydia

Faulk, Next Food Star-Rosie and Catherine Guinn, Photography-Caroline Robertson, and Soybean Illustrated Talk-Allie Doise

Second Place-Dairy Judging Team-Courtney Bazinet, Amber Estes and Madison Shuff, Horticulture Demo Use-Maggie Mott, Horticulture

Judging Individual-Cassie Duhon, Horticulture Judging Team-Kylie Derks, Cassie Duhon, and Kerri Duhon

Third Place-Automotive Driving Team-Noel Arceneaux and Alex Ewing, Poultry Judging Team-Tim Reagan, Jack McClelland, and Braden

Williams

Forth Place-Agricultural Demo Team-Gabrielle Briscoe and Madalyn Pousson, Dairy Judging-Madison Shuff

Fifth Place-Automotive Driving Individual-Alex Ewing, Dog Science-Sarah Manuel, Horticulture Dem. Gen. Team-Skyler Bourque and Hay-

den Guidry, Horticulture Judging-Kylie Derks

Blue Ribbons-ATV Individual-Alex Mallet, Consumer Decision Making Team-Lexi Doise and Annie Watkins, Consumer Decision Making

Team 2-Baylie Hebert and Brandi Robinson, Dairy Judging Individual-Amber Estes and Courtney Bazinet, Family Consumer Science Team-

Kelcie Thomasee and Alexis Dugas, Fashion Revue-Lauren Broussard, Horticulture Judging Team-Dylan Benson and Ali Moore, Horticulture

Judging Individual-Kerri Duhon, Outdoor Skills Triathlon Individual-Caroline Hardy, Poultry Judging Individual-Tim Reagan and Jack McClel-

land, Public Speaking (Coop. Individual)-Yimmi Fontenot

Other Participants-Dakota Touchet, Wallace Myers, Cailey Richard, Carlie Primeaux, Shylann Manuel, Morgan Fruge, Elizabeth Landry, Mag-gie Frey, Sarah Davis, Haiden Guillory, Cole Doise, Meg Bertrand, Syndey Guillory, John David Meyer, Logan Tietje, Joe Woods, Grace Ann

Hanley, Emily Palombo, Hunner LaFosse, Brittian Poteet, Laiha Bergeaux, Cameron Taylor, Carson Ortego, Jack Gates, Cole Navare, Vin-cent Colin, Andrew Carr, Ainsley Delafosse, Grant Fontenot & Kiana Talbert.

4-H’ers Attend National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition

Christian Bergeaux and Mitchell Smith represented Jeff Davis Parish at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Nebraska! They placed

sixth overall!!!!!!!!!

Pumpkin, Sunflower, Gourd Growing Contest

While most of us were out of school during the summer, other 4-H members were busy in their gardens. No, you don’t have to have a garden, live in the coun-

try or on a farm. Eighteen youth took part in the pumpkin growing contest. We hope to see all of you at October 2 at the Parish Fair while you are entering

Challenge Camp - Counselors and Campers (Thursday-Saturday)

Challenge Camp is slated for November 14-16. This year camp will be at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, LA. Challenge Camp is geared toward

older youth in 7th grade to build leadership, communication and teamwork skills. If you’re ready for the challenge of this fun filled weekend, the

cost for the camp is only $55 which includes t-shirts, meals, lodging and transportation. We can only guarantee the first 13 applicants . First

come first served. A waiting / alternate list will then be formed which we have been able to accommodate in the past.. Applications are due to

the 4-H office by October 21th . Don’t miss out, spaces go quickly!

While you Were Away…

Allie Doise, Lydia Faulk, Skylar Bourque, Christian Bergeaux, Kerri Duhon, and Maggie Mott participated in the LA 4-H Educational Trip to

Tennessee!!

Hayden Guidry, Carli Primeaux, Braden Williams, and Brittain Poteet attended March Maneuvers!!

Amy Welch Kori Myers

Assistant Extension Agent Associate Extension Agent

Jeff Davis Parish Jeff Davis Parish

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, William B. Richardson, Chancellor Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, Paul Coreil, Vice Chancellor and Director

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. The Louisi-ana Cooperative Extension Service provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

The Back Gate

2014 Market and Commercial Animal Validation - No Exhibitors will be Excused from School!!

The 2014 LSU Market and Commercial Animal Validation is just around the corner. All animals except breeding or registered are required to be validat-

ed through this process. A the time of validation, all animals will have hair samples pulled and a tag placed in that animals ear. Any animals not validated

by the validation deadline will not show at the Parish, District or State Livestock Show. Cost of validation is $5.00 per head.

Sheep, Goat, Commercial Heifers, Commercial Dairy, Commercial Ewe and Commercial Does Schedule:

November 7, 2013 Extension Office 9:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.

November 11, 2013 Extension Office 9:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.

Market Hog Validation Schedule:

December 4, 2013 Extension Office 9:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.

December 6, 2013 Extension Office 9:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.

Livestock Exhibitors Mail to the 4-H office Today!

If you are new to exhibiting livestock animals or are planning on showing a different species of animal we need to know about you Anybody that raises

rabbits will also need to let us know who you are because we have some plans in the making for you.

NAME: _________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:_____________________________________(City)________________________________(State)__________________(Zip)___________

TELEPHONE: ______________________________________ SCHOOL CLUB: _______________________________________________

I plan to exhibit or would like to included in the following mailings:

_____ SHEEP _____ GOATS _____ BEEF

_____ HOGS (Includes Swine Club) _____ DAIRY _____ RABBITS

_____ BROILERS (Parish / State) _____ HORSES _____ COMMERCIAL ANIMAL _____ Species

Mail the above information to the 4-H Office so we can include you in all the fun!

Livestock Show Dates

The 2013 Livestock Show Dates are as follows:

Jeff Davis Parish Fair Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2013

State Fair of Louisiana Oct. 24-Nov 10, 2013

Jeff Davis Jr. Livestock Show: January 20-22, 2014

Jr. Livestock Sale: TBA

Southwest District Livestock Show: TBA

LSU Spring Livestock Show: February 10-15, 2014

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LSU AgCenter Quality Assurance and Ethic’s Certification program

All Livestock Exhibitors are required to complete the Ethics Training each year and print the certificate for each species you exhibit. The cite is available

at http://qaec.lsuagcenter.com/. These forms are due with your entry forms!!