From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, 4-H youth in Livingston Parish are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated October 5-11, 2025, local clubs shared how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of opportunity and change.
As America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H empowers 6 million young people nationwide with hands-on learning experiences through clubs, camps, school programs, and community events. Through the Beyond Ready initiative, 4-H will help prepare 10 million youth for work and life by 2030. In Livingston Parish, 4-H provides opportunities for youth to “develop public speaking skills, lead community service projects, raise livestock, learn how to sew, and compete in STEM challenges.”
Livingston Parish 4-H and its team of educators, volunteers, and mentors deliver 4-H programs that help youth learn by doing. From showcasing their projects at the parish fair to organizing food drives to support local families, youth are learning skills such as teamwork, resilience and communication skills that will serve them in their career and for life.
During National 4-H Week, 4-H members, volunteers, alumni, and supporters wear green, participate in community service projects, and share their experiences & stories on social media using #4HBeyondReady and #National4HWeek.
To learn more about the local 4-H programs or get involved, contact the Livingston Parish 4-H Office at 225-686-3020 or visit the Livingston Parish 4-H Facebook page.
