There will be a poultry workshop on April 13th at 6 pm at the office of Martz & Lucas at 105 Lincolnway in Valparaiso. This workshop will be primarily for newer project members and will focus primarily on an introduction to the project, chick and bird care, how to select exhibits for fair, and what … Continue reading Poultry Project News
Category: Animal Projects
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 Haman family will be supplying the lambs this year in honor of Troy Haman. The grown lamb exhibited at the fair is then … Continue reading Sheep Royale Class
Draft Horse Project
Draft Horse project members, Please be sure to attend our first workshop on Monday, March 28, in the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds at 6:00PM. We will be going over all our activities for the coming spring and summer. We also will be going over a few additions to our fair classes this … Continue reading Draft Horse Project
4-H Rabbit Ambassador Training
Are you interested in learning more about how to compete as a 4-H Rabbit Ambassador? Join us for an evening of learning on how to prepare for your rabbit knowledge test, test your rabbit ID skills and get hands-on with rabbit handling and showmanship. Join us via zoom at: https://bit.ly/RabbitAM2022 on April 5th @ 7pm. … Continue reading 4-H Rabbit Ambassador Training
Indiana Make It With Wool Contest
2022 Indiana State Make It With Wool Contest – July 31; Deadline for Entry – July 1 As you plan for your sewing, fashion revue, and needlecraft projects this year, please consider sewing, knitting, or crocheting with wool fabrics or yarns and enter your 4-H exhibit in the Indiana Make It With Wool (MIWW) contest. This … Continue reading Indiana Make It With Wool Contest
Dog Project Information
Dog Project workshops start next week! Tuesday, March 15th starting at 5:30 in the 4H Building at the Fairgrounds. We will start a class at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 - please come at whatever time works best for you. Bring your signed vaccination record, collars and leashes, and treats. Visit our Facebook page for more … Continue reading Dog Project Information
Dairy Feeder Steer Weigh-In
Dairy Feeder Steer Weigh-In will be on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM in the Cattle Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dean Morrow 246-6367.
Purdue Junior Pork Day – March 26th
Save the date for March 26th for the Junior Pork Day at Purdue University at the Land O’ Lakes, Inc. Center Lobby (New Animal Sciences Meats Lab), 720 Clinic Drive (off Harrison St.), West Lafayette, IN 47907. The registration is $5.00 per participant and includes lunch. The full schedule is now available for download below. … Continue reading Purdue Junior Pork Day – March 26th
Attention all Goat Project/Mini Goat Project Members!
There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00pm at the Morgan Township Fire Department. Read over the project rules and bring your questions along, we will do our best to answer them. (No goats at this meeting) There will be door prizes! See you on the 29th of March! Cindy Boo Goat … Continue reading Attention all Goat Project/Mini Goat Project Members!
COVID Protocol Updates
Updated February 2022 Protocols for Porter County 4-H meetings, workshops, activities, and events are developed by reviewing current State of Indiana, Porter County, and Purdue University guidance. In alignment with Porter County government guidelines, as of February 14th masks are optional for Porter County 4-H programs held in county-owned buildings. Other venues used by 4-H … Continue reading COVID Protocol Updates
