Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Miniature Equine), Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, and Pigeons will submit Id form to 4-H Extension office by mail or stop by: Purdue Extension, Porter County, 155 Indiana Ave, Suite 301, Valparaiso, In 46383 Poultry- Chickens, … Continue reading Animal ID Information- DUE MAY 15
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Forestry Project Workshop
Forestry project members are invited to Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385 on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. Further information will be added as the date approaches. Kathryn White 402-890-0042
Center Wildcats 4-H Club April Meeting Report
Which project should I choose? How do I do it? The April Center Wildcats club meeting focused on 4-H questions and answers. Meeting attendees were given resources, such as handouts, and were told about the 4-H blog, website and handbook. Forestry Superintendent Kathryn White explained the Forestry project and brainstormed a variety of ideas with … Continue reading Center Wildcats 4-H Club April Meeting Report
Goat Workshop
Our next Goat Workshop will be Tuesday May 13th in Expo East upstairs at the Porter Couny fairgrounds at 6:00 pm with veterinarian Dr. Clint Shireman. He will talk about Goat Health and when to call the veterinarian for help. Cindy Boo 219-263-8938
Veterinary Science Workshops- July 6- Venue Change
There will be two workshops for Vet Science project members. Wednesday, May 7 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm @ Porter County Pet Clinic, 1699 W Morthland Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Sunday, July 6 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm @ Porter County Animal Shelter, 3355 Bertholet Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Jeff Weitzel 219-508-9716
Intro to Horses Workshops
The following are the dates and times for Intro to Horses Workshops Sunday May 4, 2025 from 2 – 4 P.M. @ 4-H Building at Porter County Fairgrounds – Enter at Gate #2 o Topic: Interactive meeting with Horse & Pony Project Friday May 30, 2025 from 7-8 P.M. @ Red Cedar Farm – 200 … Continue reading Intro to Horses Workshops
Dairy Committee Meeting- Thursday, April 10
The Dairy Committee will meet at The Hangar Grill Pub in La Crosse, IN at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 10.
News for Lego Workshops
Dates for 2025 Lego Workshops: Tuesday, May 6 at 7 P.M. Wednesday, June 18 at 7 P.M. Saturday, June 28 at 10 A.M. We have new ideas and new helpers to give ideas. Come and see! Questions: call or text Cathy Williams at 219-242-3428 or Janet Sauerwein at 219-916-7422
2025 4-H Camp
Get Ready for 2025 Multi-County 4-H Camp! Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Tower Hill Camp in Sawyer, Michigan, June 10-12, 2025! Campers from Lake, LaPorte, Porter, and Starke counties will come together for three days of outdoor fun, hands-on learning, and lifelong friendships! Activities include: Campfires & S’mores Creative Projects Nature Exploration Team-Building … Continue reading 2025 4-H Camp
Sewing Project Members
With the closing of Joann Fabrics, I wanted to share some resources for fabric and patterns for anyone that anticipates having difficulty finding materials for their project. Walmart and Hobby Lobby have a small inventory of fabric in their stores. Yoder Department Store in Shipshewana does sell fabric and patterns as well, although it seems to be … Continue reading Sewing Project Members
Porter County 4-H Hub 