SAVE THE DATE | Livestock Quality Care Training The first wave of Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care (QLC) training dates for 2026 are set! Training Dates (In-Person) • Tuesday, March 17 – 2 PM • Tuesday, March 17 – 4 PM • Thursday, March 26 – 2 PM • Thursday, March 26 – 4 PM … Continue reading Livestock Quality Care Training
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Intro to Forestry Workshop
There will be an Intro to Forestry Workshop on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Valparaiso Public Library in Meeting Room A from 5:30 - 6:00 pm. Contact Kathryn White for more information. 402-890-0042, etihwnyrhtak@gmail.com
Dairy Fundraiser Ends March 14
The Dairy Project Pie Fundraiser is ending Saturday, March 14. Please send or deliver your order to Porter County 4H Office Attention: Kathy Rodgers 155 Indiana Ave #301 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Order not received prior to March 14, 2026 will not be submitted. Pie pick up will be: March 28, 2026 at Marilyn’s Bakery 8960 E. Ridge Road … Continue reading Dairy Fundraiser Ends March 14
4-H Summer Media Intern Needed
Do you have a passion of working with youth while also creating social media content? This may be a good fiit! Porter County 4-H is seeking an individual to serve as the Summer 4-H Media Intern. Must be minimum of 18 years old. Email our 4-H Educator, Jen, for an application and job description at … Continue reading 4-H Summer Media Intern Needed
Order Printed 2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook
Please click on the link below to order a printed copy of the Handbook: https://forms.gle/tAXWgKokNuAoFxCt6
Kankakee Valley Partners with 4-H
Let KV REMC help power your child’s 4-H journey! https://buff.ly/dEp8y4l If you’re a KV REMC member-consumer, we’ll reimburse your child’s 4-H program fees (up to 3 total). Register for 4-H Submit your receipt with your child’s name Receive a bill credit Reimbursements open through July 1, 2026.
Sheep Royale Project
Attention 2026 Sheep Royale exhibitors. We will distribute the Royale lambs Saturday April 25, 2026 at 9:00 am. We will be distributing them from Stoner Family Farms. The address is 148 N 450 E Valparaiso, IN 46383. The cost of the lambs will be $400.00 per head. As always, the lambs will be distributed by … Continue reading Sheep Royale Project
Goat/Mini Goat Workshop
There will be Goat/Mini Goat Project Workshop on March 31st at 6:30 pm at the Morgan Township Fire Department. We will be discussing the new rule changes and help you to understand the project. There will be door prizes! Hope to see everyone there! Cindy Boo Goat Superintendent 219-263-8938 Kellie Pozil Mini Goat Superintendent 219-263-8941
2026 Porter County Handbook
Drum Roll Please....... The 2025-2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook is now LIVE! 2026 4-H Handbook . It is located out on the Porter County - Purdue Extension website and is a clickable digital document. Everything in red throughout the handbook are changes that were made for the new year. If you are wanting a physical … Continue reading 2026 Porter County Handbook
4-H Dairy Project Fundraiser
The 4-H Dairy Project Spring Fundraiser featuring pies from Marilyn’s Bakery: Take the task of baking for Easter off of your to do list. The Dairy Project is excited to feature pies from Marilyn's Bakery & Café in Hobart for its spring fundraiser. Order forms are in the mail. Please return order forms and payment … Continue reading 4-H Dairy Project Fundraiser
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