District 4-H Contest

Handle food carefully in the summer because food borne illness- also known as “food poisoning”- happens more in warmer weather.

Results from the Commodity Cookery Contest held at the Alexandria Mall in Alexandria, Louisiana.

The Bread Baking workshop was a success. It was held on Mardi Gras holiday but King Cakes were not the only type of bread that was made. The 4-Hers made pretzels, cinnamon rolls, tortillas, and some students opted to turned their yeast rolls into dinner rolls. Click on the link for recipes from the workshop.

Exhibitors and their families enjoyed the "kick-off" event for the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Louisiana by visiting the 4-H Celebration Stations at the Central District Livestock.

Images from the Bread Baking Workshop held in Avoyelles Parish in February 2008.

On Monday, February 4th, a cake decorating workshop was held and participants ranged from moms and dads to grandparents and then even a few pre 4-H'ers.

In conjuction with the 100 year celebration of 4-H, 4-H'ers participated in two community Christmas parades.

The Avoyelles parish shooting sports program is well underway. Images are provided from the program.

Classes for child care providers and child care centers are posted quarterly. For Class A and in-home caregivers, the price is $7.50; for Class B providers, the price is $42.50. The orientation class is mandatory for in-home caregivers, and the price is $10 for that 4-hour class.