Wow, what a fantastic turn out for the Sheep Carcass Royale class this year. Eleven 4-Hers are enrolled in the class. Royale lambs will cost $350.00. Please make checks payable to Pat Haman. One change is the lambs will be picked up at the Haman residence (219 E. 900 S. Kouts, IN 46347) on … Continue reading Sheep Royale Class Update
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News from the Office
New Expanded Role for 4-H Extension Educator Joan Dear Porter County 4-H families, I have recently accepted an opportunity to expand my role with Purdue Extension. I will be spending one day per week in the Purdue Extension – LaPorte County office. The LaPorte County 4-H Program is going through a transitional phase and I … Continue reading News from the Office
Indiana 4-H Summer Programs Are Back!
4-H Academy, Round-Up, JL Conference, Band, Chorus! Members in Grades 7-12 will soon be receiving an invitation in the mail to participate in these in-person, overnight Indiana 4-H programs! If you don't see your invitation in your mailbox by Monday, you can download it below. Complete details are in the invitation and you can learn … Continue reading Indiana 4-H Summer Programs Are Back!
Dairy Project Information
Make sure to get up to date on YQCA certification. Check out the article on this blog for all the information. Saturday, May 7, 2022: Feeder steer weigh-in day, 9 am-11am at the Cattle Barn at the Fairgrounds. We ask that you try to arrive at least 15 minutes before the 11:00 time if you … Continue reading Dairy Project Information
Class of 2022 – County 4-H Scholarships
The 2022 Porter County 4-H Scholarship application will be emailed to seniors (and is also available for download below) and is due electronically by April 26th. Completed applications will be submitted online, recommenders will email their recommendations, and you will schedule your interview time online. Interviews with the 4-H Awards Committee will be held in … Continue reading Class of 2022 – County 4-H Scholarships
2022 YQCA – Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
RSVPs Required – Sign-up Now: Following are the dates that have been set for local in-person certification classes. Reserve your seat on our RSVP site at https://bit.ly/YQCA2022RSVP. All sessions will be held at the Porter County Expo East building from 6:00-7:15 p.m. (Enter on the north side of Expo Center near Fair Office.) (An additional date may … Continue reading 2022 YQCA – Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
Goat Project & Mini Goat Project Workshop
We will be having another Goat/Mini Goat Workshop on April 24th at the Morgan Township Fire Department at 1:00 pm with Dr. Clint Shireman! He will be teaching us about Goat Health and demonstrating proper hoof trimming. (DO NOT bring goats!) We will have 1 goat there for the demonstration purpose only. You won't want to … Continue reading Goat Project & Mini Goat Project Workshop
Photography Project
Welcome to the colorful (or black and white) world of 4-H Photography! To prepare for the Photo Shoots scheduled for June, a PowerPoint slide show is attached (in pdf format). It contains information about the project and also some of the basic skills of Photography. Also attached is the schedule for the June Photo Shoots. … Continue reading Photography Project
Draft Horse Project
Draft horse project members, our second workshop is Monday, April 11th at 6:00PM at the Fairgrounds in the 4H building. Please enter through Gate 2. Thank you, Beth Wilcox, 708-212-7003, dbjwvet@aol.com
Geranium Sale
It’s that time of year again for the Geranium sale. We will be selling as last year, full flat (18 plants) or half flat (9 plats) per color. Full flats are $26.30 and half flats are $13.15 each. Hanging baskets are $16.50. Please let your customers know they will be with vinca vines or spike. … Continue reading Geranium Sale
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