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Category: 4-H Resources
New Record Sheets for 2026 Program Year
New for the 2026 program year! Porter County 4-H is introducing the new 4-H General Record Sheet. Instead of completing a separate record sheet for each project, 4-H members in grades 3–12 will now complete ONE record sheet for all their projects. Important: To receive 4-H'ers complimentary fair pass and show your livestock, these record … Continue reading New Record Sheets for 2026 Program Year
Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshop
Need help making sense of College Financial Aid and Scholarships? Register for the virtual workshop on December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM. See the link below to register.
eBay Giving Back to 4-H
Celebrate National 4-H Week by Giving Back! From Oct. 5–12, you can support 4-H youth across the country just by shopping on eBay! Choose to “Give at Checkout” and help grow the next generation of Beyond Ready leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Shop now and give at checkout: https://www.ebay.com/#4HBeyondReady#4HWeek
Opportunity for 4-H Alumni to Stay Connected at Purdue
If you are a 4-H alumni who is attending Purdue University in West Lafayette this fall, please see below for the invitation to Purdue Collegiate 4-H. Purdue Collegiate 4-H provides opportunities to connect with other students who are passionate about 4-H programs and to give back to Indiana 4-H through different projects.
2025 Porter County Handbook
The 2025 Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at 2025 Porter County 4-H Handbook. You can also find it on this blog under the heading, "Links & Info" Make sure you check out your specific 4-H project to be sure there are no rule changes. The handbook is filled with important information … Continue reading 2025 Porter County Handbook
4-H Senior Surveys
If you are a GRADUATING 2025 SENIOR who IS ENROLLED in 4-H for the 2024-2025 year, please complete our County and the State 4-H surveys! State Survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJz5rx0gXgib9Yi Porter County Survey: https://forms.gle/h6Z63Rdm79zSMcR69
4-H Next Chapter Program
Next Chapter programming is available to all 7th through 11th grade youth in Indiana via virtual programming beginning March 24. Youth do not have to be enrolled 4-H members but do need to register and choose the “participant” role at https://Chapter1.4honline.com These four Mondays represent Chapter 1 of the curriculum. Remaining Chapters will be available … Continue reading 4-H Next Chapter Program
Purdue Course Credit for 4-H Experience
Purdue is offering Direct Course Credit again this year to students who have 4-H experience. Admissions recently started notifying accepted students for the 2025-26 academic year, so this is a perfect time to inform students in our community about this opportunity!
4-H Paper Clover Time
It’s #4HPaperClover time! Check items off your holiday shopping list and support your local 4-H club by picking up a Paper Clover @TractorSupplyCo before 12/15! https://bit.ly/3CVide6 #4H
Porter County 4-H Hub 