Volunteers are needed to serve as 4-H project superintendents. Interested? See the sample position description available below and then submit a letter of interest to 4-H Program Assistant Justin Higer at jhiger@purdue.edu. Priority will be given to those who submit their letter of interest by March 31, 2021. Current Vacancies Include: Aquatic ScienceBasket WeavingNature DiscoveryCandlesComputerDemonstrations/Public … Continue reading Project Superintendent Vacancies – Volunteers Wanted
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Wellness for the Win: Virtual Mindfulness Program
The Indiana 4-H Healthy Living team is proud to present Wellness for the Win: a mindfulness program for youth in grades 6-12 focusing on mindfulness, identity, stress relief, resilience, mental health, goal setting, and overall wellness. Virtual sessions will take place on Monday evenings from April 5 to May 10. Learn more and find the … Continue reading Wellness for the Win: Virtual Mindfulness Program
Virtual Livestock Seminar – Courtesy of Nutrena/Cargill Animal Nutrition
Join Nutrena show industry experts and Rural King for a free show animal info clinic on Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Nutrition, daily care, grooming, and showmanship will be covered. Participation is free, but an RSVP is required. There will be prizes for those who RSVP and participate. Beef, Goat, Sheep, and Swine exhibitors … Continue reading Virtual Livestock Seminar – Courtesy of Nutrena/Cargill Animal Nutrition
Indiana 4-H/FFA Horse Bowl, Hippology, & Horse Communications Event – Virtual
This year the statewide Horse Bowl, Hippology, and Communications event is easier to get to than ever because it's all virtual so you don't even have to leave Porter County! Find the complete details on the Indiana 4-H website. Hippology Contest: Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 - register by April 16 Horse Bowl: Tuesday & Wednesday, … Continue reading Indiana 4-H/FFA Horse Bowl, Hippology, & Horse Communications Event – Virtual
Sheep Royale Class
Participate in the Sheep Project's Royale Class! In this class, lambs are purchased from the same producer at nearly the same weight and age, giving all exhibitors the same starting point. The grown lamb exhibited at the fair is then a true result of how well the members feed, exercise, and manage their animal! For … Continue reading Sheep Royale Class
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 $24.30 and half flats are 12.50 each. 2021 Order FormDownload 2021 Geranium WorksheetDownload Hanging baskets are $15.50. Please let your customers know they will … Continue reading Geranium Sale
Junior Leader Meeting – March 15th – All 7th-12th Graders are Invited
UPDATE 3/15/2021, 2:30 p.m. - Due to numerous members indicating they would not be attending in-person, the decision has made that this meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY. Tune in via Zoom at http://bit.ly/March2021JLZoom. Please have the following links easily-accessible for the meeting: The Zoom link: http://bit.ly/March2021JLZoomThe Agenda and Manual are on Google Drive: http://bit.ly/2021JLSharedFiles Slack: … Continue reading Junior Leader Meeting – March 15th – All 7th-12th Graders are Invited
Shining Stars Performing Arts Event
Interested in sharing your talents via a virtual performing arts event? Your performance would be submitted via video for judging with the top three county acts moving on to an eight-county area virtual competition. Videos would be due in April and shared online. More details TBD depending on interest.
You’re Invited: 4-H Council Meeting – Tuesday, 3/16/2021
The next 4-H Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Expo Center’s Patio Room (main parking lot) and will also be broadcast via Zoom at https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98507790199 (or dial-in: +1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID: 985 0779 0199). Agenda items include the Geranium Sale and Purdue Extension/Indiana 4-H updates … Continue reading You’re Invited: 4-H Council Meeting – Tuesday, 3/16/2021
Dairy Quiz Bowl Opportunity
A dairy quiz bowl contest is conducted each year in November as part of the North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, KY. Indiana 4-H has not been represented in recent years. Dr. Jackie Boerman, Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences and Purdue Dairy Extension Specialist, is eager to train Indiana 4-H members … Continue reading Dairy Quiz Bowl Opportunity
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