Lafayette Parish 4-H

Lafayette Parish 4-H 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life Jean Church in the center. Louisiana is the only U.S.

The Lafayette Parish region of south Louisiana was settled by French-speaking Acadians in the mid 1700s. The British had driven them from Nova Scotia for refusing to take an oath of allegiance to the English Crown. The Acadians were joined by another group of settlers called Creoles, descendants of African, West Indian and European pioneers. At the time of the migration, Louisiana was under Spanis

h rule, and authorities welcomed the new settlers. Lafayette began as Petit Manchac is the mid-1700s when the English and Indian traders flocked to the point where the Old Spanish Trail crossed the Vermilion River. In 1821, An Acadian refugee, Jean Mouton, formally designed Lafayette with St. The town grew around the church, and in 1824 individual parishes were formed. state divided into parishes instead of counties. The original division matched jurisdictions of the Roman Catholic Church. The community incorporated in 1836 as Vermillionville. Agriculture and cattle raising boosted the economy, and the community prospered until the region was nearly destroyed by yellow fever and the Civil War. In 1881, when the railroad was extended from New Orleans to Houston, the area again prospered. The town's name was changed to Lafayette in 1884. In 1940, oil companies began to establish offices in Lafayette because of its central location to oil activities. Today, Lafayette is a center of gulf oil and gas industry. Thanks to Lafayette Consolidated Government for the history information on this page.

‼️ATTENTION‼️ Our final horse clinic scheduled for this coming Saturday, May 30 has been cancelled due to conflict. We a...
05/29/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️ Our final horse clinic scheduled for this coming Saturday, May 30 has been cancelled due to conflict. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

05/25/2026
❗️Job Opportunity❗️ Deadline to apply is June 2, 2026.
05/25/2026

❗️Job Opportunity❗️ Deadline to apply is June 2, 2026.

05/16/2026

🎉💚 Today we are celebrating the HEARTBEAT of Lafayette Parish 4-H 💚🎉
Congratulations to our very own Mr. Charles Hebert on 32 YEARS of dedicated service with the LSU AgCenter and the Lafayette Parish 4-H program! 👏🥳
Mr. Charles’s passion for 4-H is truly unmatched 💯 and his commitment to “Making the Best Better” shines through in everything he does—leading with love ❤️, lessons learned 📚, memories made 📸, and relationships built 🤝.
🌟 Impact: the strong influence of one thing on another; a significant or major effect
🌟 Legacy: something handed down from one generation to the next
Impact and Legacy are the hallmarks of leadership Mr. Charles demonstrates each and every day here in Lafayette Parish. 💚
For over 32 years, his influence on 4-H members, colleagues, and our community has been nothing short of extraordinary ✨. His servant’s heart 🙌 and willingness to go above and beyond have created a legacy that we deeply cherish and proudly honor.
💌 Today, we invite YOU to share your favorite memories of Mr. Charles in the comments and throw up your heart hands 🫶 to show him just how much he is LOVED! 💚💚💚
“We are born to love, we live to love, and we will die to love still more.”
~ Saint Joseph ✝️

Congratulations Nicole Gerard and Maddox Miller!!!!
05/14/2026

Congratulations Nicole Gerard and Maddox Miller!!!!

UPDATE‼️Don’t forget—our next 4-H Horse Clinic Spring 2026 session is TONIGHT, May 12, from 5:30–7:30 PM!Also, next wee...
05/11/2026

UPDATE‼️
Don’t forget—our next 4-H Horse Clinic Spring 2026 session is TONIGHT, May 12, from 5:30–7:30 PM!

Also, next week's session has been moved to TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, and the schedule below has been updated to reflect the new date!
Tonight's session will focus on Trail (Ranch & Open), so get ready to learn, ride, and have a great time in the arena!
🐎 4-H members from neighboring parishes are welcome
🐎 Please arrive early to allow time to warm up
🐎 Riders must bring their own horse
🐎 Instruction provided by a Louisiana Master Horseman
📍 Ag Arena
1939 W. Landry St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
Grab your gear and come be part of the excitement—we’re looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🎉🐴

🌟 What a night to remember! 🌟Last night, Lafayette Parish 4‑H proudly celebrated our 2025–2026 Honor Program, and WOW — ...
05/08/2026

🌟 What a night to remember! 🌟
Last night, Lafayette Parish 4‑H proudly celebrated our 2025–2026 Honor Program, and WOW — what an incredible group! 🎉
👏 Congratulations to each of our award recipients who have put in the hard work, raised the bar, and consistently shown leadership, responsibility, and strong character throughout their 4‑H journey.
🎓 To our graduating seniors — we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see how you’ll continue to shine as the next generation of leaders!
🏆 A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated leaders and this year’s Louisiana 4‑H Hall of Fame Inductees. We truly couldn’t do this without you!
🙏 We are incredibly blessed to be part of such a strong, supportive community committed to Making the BEST Better! 💚💛
📸 Drop a 🎉 or 💚 in the comments to celebrate our 4‑H family!

To say we are proud of our very own Nicole Gerard and Maddox Miller is truly an understatement. We are thrilled to celeb...
05/04/2026

To say we are proud of our very own Nicole Gerard and Maddox Miller is truly an understatement. We are thrilled to celebrate their well-deserved achievement of promotion and tenure with the LSU AgCenter—a milestone that reflects not only their dedication and hard work, but also their passion for serving others.
Nicole and Maddox represent the very best of what Extension stands for. Through their commitment, leadership, and heart for the community, they continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of youth, families, and citizens across Lafayette Parish. Their work goes far beyond daily responsibilities—they invest in people, build relationships, and strengthen programs that truly make a difference.
We are incredibly blessed and grateful to have such outstanding individuals serving Lafayette Parish. Their achievements are a reflection of the pride, excellence, and service that define our parish and the LSU AgCenter.
Congratulations, Nicole Gerard and Maddox Miller! Thank you for your unwavering dedication and for all that you do to support and uplift our community each and every day.
🫶 Let’s come together and show our agents some love and appreciation for this incredible accomplishment! 🎉

So proud of our LSU Ag faculty who achieved promotion and/or tenure in the last cycle! 💜💛

🐎 Don’t miss it! The next session of the 4-H Horse Clinic Spring 2026 Series is TOMORROW, May 5, from 5:30–7:30 PM!We’re...
05/04/2026

🐎 Don’t miss it! The next session of the 4-H Horse Clinic Spring 2026 Series is TOMORROW, May 5, from 5:30–7:30 PM!
We’re diving into Speed Events—come ready to learn and ride!
✨ 4-H’ers from surrounding parishes are welcome!
✨ Arrive early to warm up
✨ Bring your own horse
✨ Led by a Louisiana Master Horseman
📍 Ag Arena
1939 W. Landry St., Opelousas, LA 70570
Come out and join the fun—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

All participants who have signed up for 4-H University should attend our orientation meeting on Tuesday, May 5th. The m...
05/01/2026

All participants who have signed up for 4-H University should attend our orientation meeting on Tuesday, May 5th. The meeting will start at 6:00 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend with their participant. Email Mrs. Nicole at [email protected] to let her know you will be there!

04/28/2026

Address

1010 Lafayette Street, Suite 325
Lafayette, LA
70501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13372917090

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