January 8, 2026 Center Wildcats 4-H Club Meeting Report It is 2026, and that means a new 4-H year! It is time to sign up for 4-H and select projects. The Center Wildcats gathered at the 4-H Exhibit Hall where 43 members worked on Valentine's cards for senior friends. Club members got to meet new … Continue reading Center Wildcats’ January Meeting Report
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Dairy Cattle Weigh In
Dairy Cattle project members should attend the Weigh In on Friday, February 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Questions: Dean Morrow, 219-246-6367
Presidential AI Challenge
There is still time to compete in the Presidential AI Challenge! 4-H’ers, educators, and mentors are invited to design AI-based solutions to real-world challenges—with the chance to showcase their work on a national stage. Submissions due January 20, 2026 State Champions announced March 2026, followed by a summer 2026 National Championship Learn more & get … Continue reading Presidential AI Challenge
Needed: Junior Leader Adult Advisor
Love to help build our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow? Becoming a Junior Leader Adult Advisor may be for you! We are searching for an additional adult volunteer who is willing to help with monthly meetings and assisting youth to learn new life skills. Email Jen at myersjn@purdue.edu with your interest in this … Continue reading Needed: Junior Leader Adult Advisor
New Project- Wearable Art
NEW PROJECT ALERT! Introducing... WEARABLE ART Have a passion for fashion where your creativity can take over? Look no further! The criteria of this project will be available in the 2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook that will be ready soon!
Mini 4-H Meeting
The first Mini 4-H meeting of the year will be January 14th at 6 pm in the 4-H Building out at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Mini 4-H is available for youth in grades K-2 who would love to dive into the non-competitive atmosphere of 4-H. This meeting will have fun activities, learning opportunities and a … Continue reading Mini 4-H Meeting
Beef Cattle Weigh In
Members in the beef steers, market heifers, commercial heifers project should mark their calendars for Saturday, February 21 form 8:00 to 10:00 am for weigh in. It will be held in the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds.
New Record Sheets for 2026 Program Year
New for the 2026 program year! Porter County 4-H is introducing the new 4-H General Record Sheet. Instead of completing a separate record sheet for each project, 4-H members in grades 3–12 will now complete ONE record sheet for all their projects. Important: To receive 4-H'ers complimentary fair pass and show your livestock, these record … Continue reading New Record Sheets for 2026 Program Year
Seeking 4-H Swine Superintendent
Due to our former swine superintendent, Greg, announcing his resignation of serving as the project superintendent, we are on the search for a new superintendent. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email Jen at myersjn@purdue.edu. Deadline for applications is February 2, 2026. If interested and are new to the 4-H volunteer … Continue reading Seeking 4-H Swine Superintendent
Volunteer Development Opportunity
The following program is for Volunteers who feel like they would like to improve their skills in the following areas. Take a look at the topics and register at the link provided: https://tinyurl.com/CloverCafe26
Porter County 4-H Hub 