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At the St. Helena AgCenter Extension Office, we’re committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through research-based education.
Community News
Volunteer Spotlight
Upcoming Events
Community News
• Last month, our agents accompanied the St. Helena College and Career Academy to the Southern University Livestock Show! They had a wonderful time learning about the agricultural process from local experts and the historic HBCU program. • 4-H Equine Club is now moving to Saturdays!
Volunteer Spotlight
Mr. Larry Overton is a dedicated St. Helena 4 H volunteer whose passion for youth development shines through his work with the Equine Club. As the owner of Overton Estates, a land based enterprise rooted in generational land stewardship, Mr. Overton creates hands on equine learning experiences that connect young people to land, leadership, and lifelong skills. At Overton Estates, he leads programs that blend education, mentorship, and community engagement, focusing on building sustainable systems that expand access and preserve local legacy. His commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for youth makes him an invaluable partner to St. Helena 4 H and a powerful example of how one person’s dedication can strengthen an entire community.
Upcoming Events
| March 4, 2026 Head Start Family Nutrition Session |
March 7, 2026 4-H Seaperch Competition |
March 14, 2026 Canvas Painting Social |
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| St. Helena Head Start hosts a family nutrition session where our NCH Agent will be attending to provide a recipe and resources for families. Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Location: 77 Greensburg St, Greensburg, LA 70441. |
*Our 4-H STEM team will be competing to build an underwater robot that can maneuver through obstacles and pick up objects. Please root them on! Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Baton Rouge |
Join us for a “paint and sip” event! Open to all 4-H members: we will chat, relax, and have refreshments while painting with friends. Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: St. Helena Extension Office |
| March 17, 2026 Montpelier-Pine Gardening Club |
March 26, 2026 LSU AgMagic |
March 31, 2026 4-H Culinary Club |
| Join us with a guest speaker for gardening tips and enjoy fellowship and food with the gardening club! Time: 5 PM |
The 4-H Cloverbuds will be attending the LSU AgMagic Fieldtrip to learn the ends and outs of agriculture through fun and interactive hands-on experiences! Time: All Day Event |
4-H Culinary Club will be leveling up their skills and learning about the basics of baking and nutrition while making tasty treats. Time: 6 PM Location: 5th Ward Recreational Center |
| Every M W F Couch to 5k |
Every Friday St. Helena Farmers Market |
4-H Equine Club |
| Our free, community focused Couch to 5K Program is here to help you build endurance and boost your health with simple, guided walk and jog sessions each week. Time: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Location: Greensburg Park |
Help support our local farmers and business community by getting fresh produce, homemade goods, and crafts at the market! Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Corner of Hwy 10, Greensburg, LA 70441 |
4-H Club Members learn proper riding technique, building bonds with the horses, and horse husbandry with expert guidance. Time: 10 AM Overton Estates 225 Charlie Overton Rd Greensburg, LA 70441 |
The LSU AgCenter provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Find detailed information at www.lsuagcenter.com/eeo.
Should you need any ADA accommodations, please contact the St. Helena Extension Office at 225-222-4136 no later than 10 days prior to the event.
