Catahoula Parish 4-H

05/28/2026

4-H Camp week 1 is Over!!! We are headed home to awaiting parents!

05/26/2026

4-H Camp is off to a great start!! Some of our campers helped with Vespers tonight - Theresa, Caelin, Chanlee & Gemar.

05/26/2026

Week 1 of 4-H Summer Camp is officially underway. All St. John campers have made their beds, taken a swim test, gone on a tour of the camp grounds and now preparing for dinner, track selection and free time. We are looking forward to a good week!

05/24/2026

4-H CAMP
Catahoula campers Meet bus: HHS at 10:30am
BHS at 11:00am
Call if you have any questions!

05/10/2026

Today Catahoula 4-H held an Awards Luncheon to recognize Shooting Sports, Cookery, and Livestock participants. A special thanks to Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church for hosting our event! They were Beyond Ready with their special welcome sign.

04/27/2026

PARENTS of 4-H'ers that signed up for camp, please attend the:
4-H Camp Parent Meeting
Thursday, April 30 @ 5:30pm
4-H Office, Harrisonburg

03/18/2026

NE Area Cookery Contest was held today in Winnsboro. Catahoula 4-H had one contestant and she earned a blue ribbon for her chili. She had a great time and made new friends! Congratulations Caelin!!!
Regional Leadership Board members Ainsley & Claire taught a lesson on “Garden in a Glove” and each participant went away with a “garden” and recipe for homemade salsa.
Great day for all!!

03/17/2026

03/12/2026

State Fair Validation Dates

The dates for Validating LA Bred Steers and Heifers are as follows below.

***Tags must be ordered in advance!***

Procedure to order tags - send $50 per calf to 4325 Hwy. 582, Oak Grove, LA 71263 to Mr. Vendal Fairchild’s attention.

Tag order forms can be printed from the State Fair of LA web page.

Both the cow and calf must be brought to the validation.

Dates and Locations:
Delhi Sale Barn – March 26, 2026 (10-12 pm)
Rosepine Research Station - Brian Galley – March 27, 2026 (10-12 pm)
LSU Baton Rouge – April 9, 2026 (10-12 pm)
R&R Cattle - Ron Springer, 1645 Keithville, LA 71047 – April 10, 2026 (10-12 pm)
LSU AgCenter – Dean Lee Research Station – April 25, 2026 (8-12 pm) *This (Dean Lee) will be the only Brand Commission certification this year.

**Veterinarians can also validate calves.**

Questions regarding LA Bred Validation should be directed to Mr. Vendal Fairchild (318-282-4765) or Dwayne Nunez (225) 578-2255).

03/11/2026

If you sold strawberries for 4-H, please call the number you sold in to the 4-H Office before noon tomorrow!