Concordia Parish 4-H

09/01/2026

The LSU AgCenter is conducting a study to better understand how homeowners make decisions about resilient home improvements, particularly roofing upgrades. The information collected will help us identify the costs, barriers, information needs, and incentives that influence these decisions and improve the resources available to homeowners. We need your help. Would you be willing to take a survey to contribute to the study?

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you may choose to enter a drawing for a $50 gift card.
Take the survey: https://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Jsr81XkBsZlqCy

08/28/2026

If you are planning to exhibit your livestock project at the 2027 LSU AgCenter Livestock show, be sure to review the possession and validation information below!

1. Animals must be in continuous possession of exhibitors from time of validation until the LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show. See the rules in 2026-27 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show catalog or consult the livestock show manager for specific possession rules.

2. Exhibitors should request validation kits from agents and FFA advisors as per parish guidelines. Each parish LSU AgCenter 4-H office will supply validation kits to exhibitors upon request.

3. Validation will consist of:
a. Ear tagging animal.
b. Collecting hair sample and/or DNA sample; hair sample should be placed in a properly identified validation envelope for each animal validated. Validation envelopes must be returned to the local LSU AgCenter office with a validation fee by the specified deadline.
c. Exhibitors enter animal information into the 4-H Online system on or before possession deadlines.

The responsibility of entering animal info into 4-H online, ear tagging animals, and collecting DNA and/or hair samples will be that of the exhibitor and/or parent. Agents/FFA advisor MUST be present and can assist.

4. Animals previously tagged for the 2024 Louisiana State Fair may utilize the State Fair TAG to complete LSU AgCenter State Show validations. New DNA samples must be submitted to LSU AgCenter for all animals previously validated for the State Fair

5. Animals must be validated in either the exhibitor’s name or in the family name (Family consists of parents, legal guardians, brothers, and sisters). When official entries are completed, animals validated in family name must be entered in the name of the exhibitor that will show the animal at the District and State Livestock Shows.

Possession and Validation Deadlines for 2027 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show:
August 14th- Steers
November 9- Beef and Dairy Commercial Heifers, Breeding Beef & Dairy Cattle, Market Lambs, Commercial Ewes, Breeding Sheep, Market Goats, Commercial Does, Breeding Goats, Exhibition Poultry

November 16- Miniature Breeding Beef Cattle

December 1- Market Swine, Commercial Gilts, Breeding Swine

December 18- Exhibition Rabbits

January 19- Rabbit Meat Pens

Looking for more information? Reach out to your local LSU AgCenter Extension Agent. Find your parish office here: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parishes

08/28/2026

08/13/2026

08/10/2026

Join the road to 500!

Concordia Parish 4-H is paving the way for 500 future leaders! 🌟 Enroll your 4th-12th grader today and be part of a community that empowers youth to grow, lead, and succeed. Together, we’re shaping tomorrow’s innovators and changemakers.

Don’t wait—help us reach our goal and make a difference. Register now through the link below!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7xmfMqfhYm

08/10/2026

Call the 4-H office to sign up. 318-414-6055

4-H Challenge Camp – Register Today! 🍀

Calling all 6th–8th graders! Get ready for an exciting day of team-building challenges, leadership activities, games, and hands-on fun at 4-H Challenge Camp!

To register, call the Concordia Parish 4-H Office at 318-414-6055

Limited spots available! Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to challenge yourself and have fun with fellow 4-H'ers!

08/04/2026

Good Morning Livestock Community,

7 days until the Possession Deadline for Market Swine and Commercial Gilts , turn into the State Fair of Louisiana Livestock office.

Please use Priority mail in case it gets lost when sending it back in to the State Fair of Louisiana Livestock Office.

Please do not wait until the last minute to send back DNA kits.
These days we have snail mail, we don't have Paul Revere delivering anymore.

If y'all have any questions, please let us know.