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Address: 805 St. Louis Street • Baton Rouge, LA 70802-6456
Office: 225-389-3055 | Fax: 225-389-7634 | Email: [email protected]
Find & follow us for updates and more! EBR Parish 4-H @EBRParish4H
Here is a preview of things you can
expect. Be sure to check here for
event dates, project club meetings,
deadlines, and more! April: 12— Change for Change Ends
EBR 4-H Office
13— Shooting Sports Invitational
Ascension Parish
15— Project Books Due
EBR 4-H Office
16— Junior Leader Meeting
6PM at EBR 4-H Office
20— Trees, Trails, & Clovers
Burden Center
22-28— LSU AgMagic
Parker Coliseum
May: 8— Regional Cookery
Hammond, LA
15— Horse Show Entries Due
EBR 4-H Office
29— 4-H Day at the Capitol
Baton Rouge
June: 3-7— 4-H Summer Camp
Camp Grant Walker
17-21— 4-H University
Summer Fun… Don’t Miss Out! Over these sunny months, 4-H has lots of different events going on for you to participate in. Below are two great opportunities available to you. Think ahead and plan NOW…
Attention 4th, 5
th, and 6
th grade 4-H’ers! This is your last chance to sign up for
Summer Camp (June 3-7, 2013) through the East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H Office. Spots are filling quickly so don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Abby at
[email protected] for more information regarding registration.
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There is something for every high-schooler at 4-H University, June 18-21, 2013 on the LSU Campus! No matter what you interest is, there is a completion for you! This is your chance to spend three nights in the LSU dorms with over 1500 4-H’ers from all 64 parishes of Louisiana. It’s a great experience for anyone who likes to compete, learn a new skill, or gain leadership and confidence. The EBR staff will happily train all competitors in their chosen area of interest and prepare them for their 4-H University contest. The earlier you contact the office about the many opportunities we have for you, the greater chance you have at finding the contest that suits you best! The cost for three nights in the dorms and registration is $150.00 plus your cost of food and/or snacks. Contact any 4-H agent at the EBR Office for more information.
Here’s a list of the different contests that are available for you to participate in:
Agriculture Demo Team
Ag Products Demo
ATV Safety
Automotive Care, Safety, & Driving
Career Prep 2012
Consumer Foods Judging
Dog Science Contest
Family and Consumer Science Demo
Fashion Revue, Ready to Wear
Forestry
Horticulture Demo – Use and General
Horticulture Judging
Meat Evaluation, Judging and ID
Next Food Star
Nutrition Illustrated Talk Team Contests
Photography
Poultry Judging
Public Speaking
Soybean Illustrated Talk
Don’t forget about Clover College! There is really something for EVERYONE!
News from Horse Club Anyone interested in being a part of the Tri-Parish Trotters should contact Mr. Shawn by email
at [email protected] for more information about meeting dates, times, and events.
Attention Hose Show Participants! As the District and State Horse shows rapidly approach,
there are a few important reminders:
ALL ENTRIES FORMS AND PAYMENT MUST BE TURNED IN BY MAY13, 2013 District Horse Show will be June 24-27, 2013 in Amite, LA. Please notice the location
change. Also be aware all stalling, shavings, and RV reservations must be handled through
the Amite Facilities. They can be contacted at 985-748-5914
State Horse Show will be July 8-13 , 2013 in Monroe, LA.
Livestock Club News… Livestock Exhibitors, please be aware of a great show opportunity coming up on April 20, 2013. The Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranches will host an open show to be held in Alexandria, Please contact the office for more information. Also, as the weather heats up, be sure to keep your animals cool! Provide lots of shade and water to keep your animals healthy.
Shooting Sports Club
Congratulations to all of the EBR Shooting Sports participants who competed in the March Invitational Shoot on March 2nd
. We’d like to acknowledge the following EBR competitors who placed in their disciplines: Joseph Heine – Jr. Shotgun, tied for 2
nd with 12 hits; Zachary Guillory – Sr. Shotgun, 3-way tie for 1
st with 30 hits; Connor
Rodenbeck – Jr. Air Rifle, 3rd
place with 339; Skylar Bueche – Sr. Air Rifle, 3rd
place with 466; Kailyn Potts – Jr. Sighted Recurve, 3
rd place with 60.
The EBR Staff as well as the Shooting Sports club would also like to thank all of our volunteers and parents for helping to make the March Invitational Shoot a great success. Let’s keep up the great work at the April Invitational in Ascension on April 13, 2013.
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Want to show livestock but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help! EBR Parish is fortunate to have several different opportunities to enable 4-H members to have a livestock project. If you’re interested, please contact Mr. Shawn for additional information.
Fun for the whole family! On April 20th
the EBR 4-H Program will host our annual Trees, Trails, and Clovers. This event will be held at the Burden Center off Essen Lane in Baton Rouge. This will be a family-friendly, fun-filled event with lots of interactive booths, activities, and lots of free giveaways! Be sure to mark your calendar and reserve this Saturday for an awesome experience. Be on the lookout for more information coming your way soon! The event starts at 10:00 am and will run until 2:00 pm. Admission will be $5/car. There will be food, raffle opportunities, t-shirts and more!
Trees, Trails & Clovers
In an effort to increase our social media reach, the East Baton Rouge 4-H Program has kicked off our “Show Us Some Love” campaign via Facebook. The contest is simple and couldn’t be easier. Here’s what you do: Step 1—Find EBR 4-H on Facebook (search for us under EBR Parish 4-H) Step 2—Click the “like” button Step 3—Relax and wait and see if you’re our lucky winner! When we reach 300 likes, we will draw a random name of one of our friends to receive a $50 gift certificate of their choice!
Horse Enthusiasts, EBR 4-H has a few contests perfect for you! There will be a hose quiz bowl team, horse judging team
and speech contests available to you. Contact Mr. Shawn for more info on these great opportunities.
It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability.
ABBY GREENBAUM Asst. Extension Agent
EMILY BECNEL Asst. Extension Agent
SHAWN ZERINGUE Asst. Extension Agent
The LSU AgCenter is proud to present the 2013 Ag Magic Event to be held at the John M. Parker Coliseum on the LSU Baton Rouge Campus. The event will run from April 22-26 for school tours and open April 27-28 for the general public from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This fun, interactive event allows participants to walk through the various different agriculture industries that are found in Louisiana. From agronomy to zoology, attendees will witness and experience it all. Hands-on stations allows youngsters to see first hand what agriculture really is. Most exhibits are geared towards youngster up to 5th grade level; however, this event is great for the whole family! Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss it!
2013 Ag Magic
4-H Day at the CapitolHere’s a chance for your voice to be heard! Join us on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol for the 12
th
Annual 4-H Day at the Capitol on May 29, 2013! This special event allows legislators from all parts of the state to hear the voices of 4-H’ers as we advocate for the Louisiana 4-H program. Along with this FREE event, you will receive a t-shirt and the chance to meet a representative or senator for East Baton Rouge Parish. All you have to do is register with Mr. Shawn at the EBR Parish Office! We look forward to seeing you on the front steps!
This large-scale event requires many people to put on. If you’re interested in volunteering your time and efforts, please contact the EBR 4-H Office to get signed up. Various time slots are available and any help is welcomed.
Give Change to Make a ChangeChange for Change is well underway across East Baton Rouge Parish. This parish-wide community service project started on February 4th and will run through April 12, 2013. Clubs are encouraged to participate and collect as much change as possible. At the conclusion of this contest, we will tally up and figure total values collected. From there the school that collects the most change will be able to select 4 representatives to join us to present a check the a Baton Rouge Area charity of their choice. All change collected will go towards making a positive change in our community and making EBR a better place. If your school is interested in participating, please contact the EBR 4-H Office to get your official Change for Change collection jar. Don’t wait, contribute TODAY!
LOST CampLouisiana Outdoor Science & Technology Camp Are you a 7
th or 8
th grader feeling sad because you are too
old for 4-H Summer Camp? Don’t get down, get LOST at the Louisiana Outdoors Science and Technology Camp! This camp is specifically for students in 7
th and 8
th grade and
focuses on the aspects of science, engineering, and technology. Camp begins on Monday, August 5
th and ends
on Friday, August 9th. Tracks include Wetlands, Energy,
Videography, Kitchen Connections, and Outdoor Skills. Please contact Ms. Abby at [email protected] for more information.