All the 4-H events taking place on the grounds this Saturday will need to enter and exit through Gate #2. All vehicles will need to remain on the south end of the buildings. Hazardous Waste has their recycle program on the grounds so their participants will be entering through Gate #3, traveling thru the grounds … Continue reading SATURDAY- Geranium Pick up, Dairy Feeder Weigh-In, Sheep Weigh-In
Category: Animal Projects
Attention Horse & Pony, Miniature Equine & Introduction to Horse Members
Come and have some fun at the Hippology Workshop on Sunday, May 15th at 2:00 pm in the 4-H Building. Learn about anatomy, feed, breeds, grooming, tack, safety and much more. There will be lots of good information for the Horse & Pony project's new members. Please plan to attend. If you have any questions, … Continue reading Attention Horse & Pony, Miniature Equine & Introduction to Horse Members
Dairy Feeder Steer Weigh-In- **New time**
Due to unforeseen circumstances, May 7th Weigh-In will now be from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.. If there are any issues with this please reach out to amber Wilson Cable or Dean Morrow and we will help get them rectified. Also we ask that you arrive no later than 9:45 so we can be finished … Continue reading Dairy Feeder Steer Weigh-In- **New time**
Rabbit Workshop- May 1st
Sunday, May 1 - Show Practice: Handling and Fault Checking. Workshop starts at 2pm in the 4-H building (enter on the north side). Bring your rabbit to practice handling or if you have any rabbits that need tattoos. First and Second Year Required Handling can be done at this workshop but you must bring your … Continue reading Rabbit Workshop- May 1st
Sheep Royale Class Update
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
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
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
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
Sheep Workshop
Sheep WorkshopMay 1, 20221:00pmTom Stoner's Farm, 148 North 450 East, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Feed Reps, Vet Services, Breed Information, and moreALL Porter County Sheep Members AND Sheep Explorers please plan on attending the workshop! For more details or information: Ashley Rugg, hamanash@gmail.com, 219-405-1621
Porter County 4-H Hub 