Registration is now open for the world's largest rocket contest challenging participants to compete for $60,000 in prizes and scholarships and a trip to next year's international air show in Paris.

The National Council for Science and the Environment is hosting a video contest open to inviduals ages 12 to 25 to submit a video on how today's youth are and will be addressing the challenges that threaten biodiversity.

On October 8, 2008 the 4-H Youth Development Program is launching the first annual 4-H National Youth Science Day to help build America's future science, engineering, and technology workforce. The National Science Experiment, the designated science activity of 4-H National Youth Science Day, will focus on the environment and will use science principles to teach youth across the country about the importance of water conservation.

All 4-H members are invited to participate in the upcoming 4-H Honey Bee Essay Contest sponsored by the Louisiana Beekeepers Association and the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.

Documents for the 2008 Beef and Sheep Educational Award Trip to the NAILE in Louisville, Kentucky in November, 2008 and the 2009 Goat Educational Award Trip to the SW US in July or August, 2009These documents contain the Rules and Regulations (eligibility requirements for exhibitor and animals) and the specific information on the selection process and the detailed information on these trips. The Entry forms for the trips are also attached. The entry form for the Beef and Sheep trip is sepa

Come out and join the fun for the Chancellor’s 4-H Centennial Health Walk. Help us celebrate the past 100 years of 4-H in Louisiana while focusing on healthy lifestyles as we move into the next 100 years.

Calling all volunteers! Join 4-H volunteer leaders from 13 Southeastern states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, including Louisiana, at the 4-H Rock Eagle Center in Eatonton, Georgia, October 2-5, 2008 at the annual Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum.

The 4-H tailgate party is cancelled, but the 4-H football game and special presentation will still occur. Additional information regarding game activities and the centennial raffle are posted here.

Bring your goat(s) and your grooming equipment and come have fun with us and learn the latest trends and techniques in management, grooming, exercise and showmanship for goats.

More than 1,600 4-H’ers and volunteer leaders from Louisiana's 64 parishes will converge on the LSU campus to participate in competitive activities and learning experiences June 17-20, 2008. This marks the 94th year of 4-H University but the 100th year of 4-H in Louisiana.