Dairy Feeder Tag Day is approaching! May 2nd @ 10 am Taking place in the Cattle Barn out at the Porter County Fairgrounds.
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Sheep Tag Day
Attention Sheep Families! This weekend is Sheep Tag Day on Saturday, May 2nd, at 8 am. It will be taking place in the Sheep/Goat Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds.
Porter County 4-H Scholarship Winners
Porter County 4-H would like to congratulate Paige Engels, Hayden Chickadaunce, Ellie Higgins, Ella Kodicek, and Isabella Bryan for being recipients of our 2026 John Keller Memorial Scholarship. The John Keller Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of former 4-H Youth Extension Agent in Porter County. He served from 1975 until his passing in 1984. … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Scholarship Winners
Lego Builders
I apologize for canceling the workshop on April 27. The weather forecast predicted severe storms and I didn't want to take the chance. We have upcoming workshops on Saturday May 23 at 10 A.M. and on Monday June 15 at 7 P.M. I will try to schedule a third workshop. Remember that all workshops are … Continue reading Lego Builders
4-H Adult Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Volunteers We're still looking for overnight chaperones for 4-H Round Up and 4-H Academy at Purdue University on June 10–12, 2026! These statewide events provide an incredible opportunity for youth to explore career pathways, connect with peers from across Indiana, and experience campus life. Chaperones play an important role in helping ensure a safe, … Continue reading 4-H Adult Volunteer Opportunities
Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship
Graduating seniors in the Porter County 4-H Poultry Project may be eligible for the Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship! Applicants can apply through the Porter County Community Foundation's website. The application deadline is May 31st. Please contact the Porter County Community Foundation if you have any questions regarding the application process.
May 15- Animal ID Information
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 May 15- Animal ID Information
Quality Livestock Care
LaPorte County is allowing Porter County youth still needing to get this requirement in to attend their next two dates of Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care. May 11th @ 6 pm June 1 @ 9 am June 1 @ 12 pm Must register in 4HOnline!
Lego Workshop- April 27
We have a workshop coming up on April 27 at 6 P.M. It will be in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds. We have Legos to give away, so put your name in the box when you sign in. The drawing will be at the third workshop on June 15. You must attend a workshop to … Continue reading Lego Workshop- April 27
Porter County 4-H Fair Schedule
Please see attached the pre-fair and fair schedule for all 4-H activities happening this year at the Porter County Fair. Here is the 2026 Porter County 4-H Pre-Fair Schedule of Events. Consumer Clothing and Creative Writing will need to turn in their projects to the Purdue Extension - Porter County office by Thursday, July 9th. … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Fair Schedule
Porter County 4-H Hub 