4-H challenges youth to submit their best shot This latest photography challenge, sponsored by Minnesota 4-H, is open to youth across the Midwest. Youth are encouraged to use their photography skills and creativity to capture their best shot. Youth as young as kindergarten are welcome to join the challenge. This is a great first experience … Continue reading Multi-State 4-H Photography Contest
Month: March 2022
National 4-H Congress – due May 1
National 4-H Congress is one of the premier experiences for 4-H members across the country. For more than ninety years, 4-H members have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H at this event. National 4-H Congress provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they … Continue reading National 4-H Congress – due May 1
Host an Education Station at State Fair
The Indiana State Fair provides a venue for about 800,000 people to learn about youth and agriculture. In particular, the approximately 10,000 exhibits displayed by 4-H members in the 4-H Exhibit Hall and Centennial Hall not only help visitors learn about the state fair’s mission but also help promote the educational opportunities available to youth … Continue reading Host an Education Station at State Fair
Work at the Indiana State Fair
Approximately 70 youth are hired to work in the 4-H Exhibit Hall at the Indiana State Fair. These youth are responsible for checking in exhibits, setting up displays, staffing the Exhibit Hall and Centennial Hall, releasing exhibits, and cleaning up the buildings. These youth workers also greet and interact with about 800,000 guests visiting the … Continue reading Work at the Indiana State Fair
National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
4-H members are encouraged to participate in the National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest sponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees. This year's topic is "Transportation: Minimizing Stress on Bees While Getting Them Where They Need to Be." Each state can submit one entry to the national competition. Indiana entries are due to … Continue reading National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
Indiana Make It With Wool Contest
2022 Indiana State Make It With Wool Contest – July 31; Deadline for Entry – July 1 As you plan for your sewing, fashion revue, and needlecraft projects this year, please consider sewing, knitting, or crocheting with wool fabrics or yarns and enter your 4-H exhibit in the Indiana Make It With Wool (MIWW) contest. This … Continue reading Indiana Make It With Wool Contest
Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the following Porter County 4-H members who were recently selected as recipients of senior scholarships from the Indiana 4-H Foundation: Lane Banks - Morgan Hustling Hoosiers, Morgan Township High SchoolAda Brandstetter - Lakeshore Drifters, Chesterton High SchoolCaleb Hajek - Pleasant Pioneers, Kouts High SchoolRosalee Hough - Center Homesteaders, Indiana Connections Academy Porter County … Continue reading Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Porter County Extension Board Tree Sale
On Saturday, April 2, 2022 the Porter County Extension Board will have a Tree Sale. It will be held at the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. You can download the Pre-Sale Order Form and Descriptions of the fruit trees and small fruits that are being sold. Our stock … Continue reading Porter County Extension Board Tree Sale
4-H Council Meeting – 03/15/22
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the upstairs meeting room of Expo East at the fairgrounds. Enter on the north side of the Expo building through the Fair Office door. COVID: Masks are now optional in Porter County government-owned facilities. 4-H Council meets … Continue reading 4-H Council Meeting – 03/15/22
Dog Project Information
Dog Project workshops start next week! Tuesday, March 15th starting at 5:30 in the 4H Building at the Fairgrounds. We will start a class at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 - please come at whatever time works best for you. Bring your signed vaccination record, collars and leashes, and treats. Visit our Facebook page for more … Continue reading Dog Project Information
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