National 4-H Week Campaign
For this year's National 4-H Week (October 4-10, 2026), we are encouraging all of our 4-H members to participate in at least 1 project to celebrate 4-H during National 4-H Week. You may participate in as many of the projects that you would like. The purpose of this event is to use our hands to larger service to help our community grow by promoting the many opportunities that 4-H has to offer. You will submit all of your entries (for each day) using the same online Qualtrics form. You must complete a new form for each project you are submitting. If you participate in at least 1 project and complete at least 1 form, you will be entered to win a door prize. Your name will be entered for a drawing for each completed project you submit (for a maximum of 6 entries - one per day).
Sunday: Sign Up Sunday (October 4, 2026)
Complete your 4-H enrollment form! All 4-H members and volunteers should be registered by October club meetings. Contact your 4-H Leader or 4-H Agent with questions.
Monday: Meet Me Monday (October 5, 2026)
Tell us about you and what you are most excited about in 4-H.
Tuesday: Time Machine Tuesday (October 6, 2026)
Show how you have grown in 4-H. Tell us how 4-H has impacted your life and how you have grown thanks to your experience in 4-H.
Wednesday: Winning Wednesday (October 7, 2026)
Share a 4-H success story.
Thursday: Thankful Thursday (October 8, 2026)
Thank someone who encouraged you to become involved in 4-H.
Friday: Favorite Project Friday (October 9, 2026)
Share your favorite 4-H project. Tell us about your experience participating in this project.
Saturday: Service Project Saturday (October 10, 2026)
Do something nice for your community and share your experience. Submit a photo of you participating in a service project and share about your experience.
Contest Rules:
- Must be an approved 4-H member (4th-12th grade) to enter.
- Must be an approved 4-H member to be eligible for any prizes or awards associated with 4-H activities and contests.
- One entry per person per event.
- Must be appropriate for all audiences.
- All forms must be submitted by October 10, 2026.
- No late entries. Early entries are acceptable.
- Messages, videos, and pictures may be promoted throughout the week on our Ascension Parish 4-H Facebook Page.
Note: Forms must be submitted properly following the rules in order to receive full credit.
Note: By submitting a photo or video, you are agreeing to have your image(s) used for marketing and educational purposes on 4-H publications and media outlets.
If you have any questions, contact the 4-H Office at 225-621-2799 or your 4-H Agents at cmoran@agcenter.lsu.edu and asharkey@agcenter.lsu.edu
Youth Vegetable Garden Contest
It’s time for the Annual Ascension Parish Vegetable Garden Contest!
Do you have a green thumb or know someone who does? We’re excited to see the amazing gardens growing across Ascension Parish!
Garden Requirements:
- Must be located in Ascension Parish
- Must contain at least 4 types of vegetables
- On‑site judging will take place in May.
Judging Categories:
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, we can’t wait to see what you’re growing this year. Let’s celebrate the gardeners who make our community bloom!
To enter, please email MLaiche@agcenter.lsu.edu with your name, garden address, and phone number. Deadline to enter is April 30th at 4:30 PM.
Note: This contest is hosted by the Ascension Parish Master Gardeners, not Ascension 4-H, but is open to Ascension 4-H members.
