The Liberty Sunsetters 4-H Club kicked off their new year with a Halloween and fall-themed event on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. Members participated in activities like pumpkin painting and an exploration exercise that tested their prediction skills using pumpkins. Looking ahead, the club has organized a fundraiser at the … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters’ 4-H Club Minutes
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Junior Leader’s Call-Out Meeting
The Porter County 4-H Junior Leader Call-Out Meeting will be October 24th at 6 pm. We will be meeting at the 4-H Exhibit Building on the Fairgrounds. Junior Leaders is available for youth in grades 7-12. Registration is REQUIRED as we will be painting pumpkins at this meeting. So make sure to enroll in 4-H … Continue reading Junior Leader’s Call-Out Meeting
4-H and Your Future
What are your options for after Graduation? Take some time and explore ALL your post-secondary options, including 2- and 4-year institutions, certification programs, trades programs, military, and work and industry learning opportunities. Get information on 4-H Next Chapter purdue.ag/nextchapter4h and become Beyond Ready!
Rachel Hannon- 2024 Golden Hoosier Award Recipient
Former 4-H Volunteer, Rachel Hannon, was honored with the 2024 Golden Hoosier Award for her lifetime of service to her communities. Rachel served as the leader of Morgan Hustling Hoosiers for 50 years here in Porter County.
Volunteer Positions now Open
Porter County 4-H is seeking new volunteers for the following positions: Floriculture Superintendent Pigeon Superintendent Small Animals Superintendent Homemade Toys Superintendent Mini 4-H Building Exhibits Co-Superintendent Contact our 4-H Educator, Jen Myers, at myersjn@purdue.edu to ask for an application and to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available. Some of these positions have application deadlines.
4-H Council Rules’ Committee
The Rules' Committee Meeting date has changed from what was given at the September Council meeting. The new date is October 23rd at 5:30 pm in the Porter County Extension Office. Anyone on the committee must re-enroll in 4-H Online and be an approved volunteer prior to the meeting.
Casey’s is Partnering with 4-H
Celebrate National Pizza Month with 4-H’s favorite pizza from Casey’s! When you purchase any large pizza from Oct. 2 - Nov. 5, Casey’s will donate $1 (up to $100,000) to 4-H programs in Casey’s Communities. Casey’s customers can also add a donation to their online order to support 4-H.
2024-25 4-H Enrollment has Opened
Join Indiana 4-H in Porter County! Ready to explore new skills, make friends, and grow as a leader? From animals to computers, gardening to public speaking, 4-H offers amazing hands-on learning opportunities for youth in grades K-12! Whether you are passionate about science, the arts, or agriculture - there’s something for everyone! Enrollment is officially … Continue reading 2024-25 4-H Enrollment has Opened
Dairy Project Butter Braids and Popcorn Fundraiser
Happy fall everyone, I hope everyone is doing well and I know this is later than usual. I only got the order forms last week so they went out as quick as I could get them done with everything else going. Selling dates are as soon as you receive your form until October 26th. You … Continue reading Dairy Project Butter Braids and Popcorn Fundraiser
4-H Online vs FairEntry
As the new 4-H year begins, one of the biggest confusions we come across is: "What is 4-H Online?" and, "What is FairEntry?" Think of 4-H Online being step 1 of the 4-H year. Fair Entry is step 2 for those showing at the upcoming fair. In order to complete step 2, step 1 MUST … Continue reading 4-H Online vs FairEntry
Porter County 4-H Hub 