The Farmer's Exchange is looking for nominees for its annual Exceptional 4-H'er Award, which seeks to recognizethose in 4-H who have overcome obstacles and adversity to excel in their 4-H endeavors. To nominate a 4-H'er, please complete, in detail, both pages of the form below, print and fax to 574-831-2131, or theycan be e-mailed to … Continue reading Exceptional 4-Her Nominations
Month: May 2022
Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
The Porter County 4-H Council is pleased to announce our 2022 Porter County 4-H Scholarship Recipients. These outstanding 4-Hers completed a thorough portfolio and participated in an interview with the Awards Committee. (Note to recipients: at the time of this post, if you have not yet received further information, it is on its way to … Continue reading Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
4-H Foods Update Meeting
Lake and Marshall County Purdue Extension Educators will be hosting a 4-H Baked and Preserved Foods Update on May 23, 2022, from 6:00-7:00 PM CT/7:00-8:00 PM ET. All families, volunteers, and judges are welcome to attend. During this meeting we will discuss: Exhibit Entry UpdatesUpdated Guidance for Judging Foods ProjectsNew Scorecards This meeting will be … Continue reading 4-H Foods Update Meeting
State Fair Vet Camp
Hosted by Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine The Purdue College of Vet Med will be hosting a series of vet camps for students in grades 6-12 at the 2022 Indiana State Fair. Learn more on the state fair website at https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair/education1/vet-camp.
BBQ Workshop
Saturday, June 11, 2022 3:00 PM Jeff Weitzel's house 15 S 100 W Valparaiso, IN 46385 Jeff Weitzel, 219-508-9716
Veterinary Science Workshops
Tuesday June 14, 2022 & Thursday, July 7, 2022 Both held at: Porter County Pet Clinic, 1699 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Both from: 7:00- 8:00 PM Jeff Weitzel, 219-508-9716
4-H Livestock Ear Tag Shortage Info
From the Indiana 4-H Program: Due to complications involving shipping, materials, and labor shortage issues from the pandemic, Allflex livestock tags are one of the many items suffering from a nationwide manufacture backorder. The Indiana 4-H counties and our supplier have made every effort to order early and pare down what is needed in order to … Continue reading 4-H Livestock Ear Tag Shortage Info
Needlework Project and Enthusiasts
To all 4-H members who are interested in the Needlework project: A large number of counted cross-stitch kits have been donated for use by 4-Hers. Most of the project kits are complete with instructions, fabric, floss, etc. and some even have the mats. These kits are available on Mrs. Hewlett’s front porch in a marked … Continue reading Needlework Project and Enthusiasts
Can’t Find a Project You Would Like to Sign Up for?
We have had reports of not being able to sign up for a project because it could not be found in 4-H Online. It could be using your phone doesn't give you all the options as a desktop would. If you can find the project in our Handbook, it is a project you can join. … Continue reading Can’t Find a Project You Would Like to Sign Up for?
SATURDAY- Geranium Pick up, Dairy Feeder Weigh-In, Sheep Weigh-In
All the 4-H events taking place on the grounds this Saturday will need to enter and exit through Gate #2. All vehicles will need to remain on the south end of the buildings. Hazardous Waste has their recycle program on the grounds so their participants will be entering through Gate #3, traveling thru the grounds … Continue reading SATURDAY- Geranium Pick up, Dairy Feeder Weigh-In, Sheep Weigh-In
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