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This K-12 artificial intelligence challenge helps participants understand how AI tools such as chatbots, image generators, and recommendation systems work—and when it's appropriate to use them. Through guided AI learning activities, young people will learn to balance technology with creativity, responsibility, and critical thinking.
See Purdue University's AI Challenge.
Also, see Presidential AI Challenge.
Due January 20th.
The 2025-2026 Louisiana 4-H State Service-Learning Focus is Environmental Awareness and Stewardship. This year, Louisiana 4-H is taking action for our planet! Together, we can protect and preserve the natural resources that make Louisiana unique. Let’s be the change, learn, lead, and take action for a cleaner, greener future!
"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." – Desmond Tutu
For contest information and the entry form visit LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Premier Exhibitor Contest.
Entry forms must be signed by 4-H agent and are due by January 28th.
The NELA District Livestock Show is scheduled for January 28th-31st in Delhi. The LSU AgCenter State 4-H/FFA Livestock Show is scheduled for February 14th-21st at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Contact Ms. Lucas for more information.
The 4-H junior leader experience is designed to provide members with the opportunity to learn about the qualities and competencies needed to be a leader. Junior leaders provide assistance with 4-H events and assume more challenging leadership roles. Our Junior Leader program is a great place to experience new things, complete service-learning projects, meet new friends, travel, and learn the leadership skills necessary in the world. Contact Ms. Lucas for more information.
The Louisiana 4-H Food Challenge is a competitive cooking event where teams of two to four 4-H members have 40 minutes to create a dish using a mystery ingredient and access to a “grocery store” of other items. From the ingredients, team members are challenged to create a healthy dish while practicing proper food safety, food preparation, and communication skills. Following the dish preparation, teams then give a 5-minute presentation to a panel of judges on the details and nutritional information of their dish followed by a question-and-answer portion.
The top three winning teams from each division at each regional event will advance to the State Louisiana Food Challenge to be held in Alexandria on May 20th.
The 2026 4-H Junior Leadership Conference will be held March 6th-8th at Camp Grant Walker. JLC offers hands-on sessions on service, personal development, and community building. Delegates will gain the tools to grow as leaders, strengthen their community, and prepare for the trail ahead – all while networking with 4-H’ers from every corner of Louisiana. JLC is a two-night camp for 4-H’ers who are 14 years and older in grades 8-12. Registration deadline is February 4th. Contact Ms. Lucas for registration fees and more details.
Create a card to be given to residents at Lake Providence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The residents deserve to know that their local 4-H’ers care about them during Valentine’s Day. Cards are due Wednesday, February 11th.
The mask must be made by the 4-H’er using the paper template provided by Ms. Lucas. Use Mardi Gras beads to create artwork. Divisions in each contest will be 4th-5th grades and 6th-12th grades. Awards in each division in each contest will be 1st Place ($15), 2nd Place ($10), and 3rd Place ($5). Masks and Bead Art are due Friday, February 13th.
What is the SeaPerch Challenge? On land, teams show off their engineering skills through technical papers and presentations. In the pool, they navigate their SeaPerch remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through a series of obstacles inspired by the real world that test maneuverability, control, and utility. Each season has a new theme and a new set of competition tasks, challenging teams to expand on their original vehicle design. Beyond the friendly rivalry, all competitions bring students together from different schools, states, and countries to form a supportive community.
Registration for the 2026 Louisiana 4-H SeaPerch Challenge is now open. The theme for this year’s contest is “Storm Response: Technology in Action for Recovery and Relief.” The SeaPerch Challenge will be held March 7th at Crawfish Aquatics in Baton Rouge. The cost is $35 per team. Registration deadline is February 13th. Contact Ms. Lucas for more details.
The Louisiana 4-H Foundation sponsors the 4-H Honor Cord Award to recognize graduating 4-H seniors who have demonstrated sustained commitment to 4-H through participation in state and parish programs. Recipients wear green and white cords at graduation as a symbol of achievement. This award highlights leadership, service, and skills gained in 4-H, marking graduates as Beyond Ready for their future endeavors.
Requirements:
The family of Mr. Charles and Ms. Rose Broussard have graciously funded a program in the name of their parents that provides an opportunity for a paid internship at one of three research stations within the LSU AgCenter system. The internship program is open to both high school and college students and provides an opportunity for the student to gain practical experience with agricultural research being conducted at one of three research stations: H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, Iberia Research Station, or Dean Lee Research Station. Interested students should complete the Charles and Rose Broussard Internship application form and return it along with a resume to Dr. Kurt Guidry by February 20th.
The Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center offers a wide variety of additional youth programming opportunities throughout the year. To stay up to date with the events happening at Camp, we encourage you to “Like” and “Follow” the following social media pages associated with Camp Grant Walker. Note: LSU AgCenter policy requires all adults attending an overnight event with youth to complete our overnight chaperone training and screening process.
Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, earn unique pins for each outdoor activity you complete – from kite flying and kayaking to tree identifying and star gazing. Collect five pins to become an “Outdoor Explorer,” and complete eight or more activities to earn the Trailblazer Medal. Top participants will also win a special outdoor gear prize!
Eco Quest is a one-day workshop for 4th-6th grade 4-H members where they dive into what it means to be great environmental stewards. These young explorers will embark on a hands-on journey through four exciting stations, each challenging curiosity, building awareness, and inspiring action to help protect our planet.
The 2026 4-H Scholarship should be submitted by Friday, February 20th.
The second Louisiana 4-H Esports “season” is underway. This season once again consists of five regional tournaments and concludes with finals at 4-H University (4-H U). The age range in the Jr. Division has been extended to grades 4-7. The Sr. Division is still grades 8-12. There will be three titles offered at the regional tournament (Rocket League will be offered at 4-H U):
Please visit Louisiana 4-H Esports for rules and information on each title. Youth can compete in multiple titles at the same tournament. Sr. Division teams competing in Rocket League will also be qualifying for their invitation to compete in the finals at 4-H U. New for this year is that a total of 10 teams will be selected for invitations to 4-H U.
Dates and locations for 2026 Esports Regional Tournaments:
The LSU College of Agriculture offers personalized visits for high school students to learn more about LSU and the College of Agriculture. Students can schedule a visit to campus by visiting LSU College of Ag Opportunities.
Admission opportunity to LSU Vet School for Louisiana 4-H and FFA members – the LSU Vet School is once again offering early admission to youth who have been actively involved in 4-H and FFA, have a strong academic record, plan on attending either LSU-Baton Rouge or LSU-Alexandria in the fall of 2026, and want to attend Vet School. The deadline to apply is February 28th. Contact Ms. Lucas for more details.
Louisiana 4-H is excited to pilot the Henry Ford’s Invention Convention Worldwide program this year. This opportunity is available to K-12th grade students who like tinkering, making, and problem-solving. This contest is not restricted to 4-H members – it is open to all students. Youth will build problem-solving skills, create their own prototype, and “take it to market.” The state contest is scheduled for February 27th. Contact Ms. Lucas for more details.
This contest is for any Bonafide 4-H club member. There are three divisions: Division I (4th – 6th grades); Division II (7th – 8th grades); and Division III (9th – 12th grades).
4-H members are to draw a billboard that encourages or promotes the consumption of milk and milk products from dairy cattle only and their importance for health.
Entries must be submitted to the 4-H Office by March 6th.
