Please save the date of Saturday, February 12, 2022 for ID Day. More information will be posted here and sent directly to Beef and Dairy Finished Steer exhibitors in late January.
Category: Animal Projects
Indiana Horse & Pony Public Speaking, Demonstration, Horse Bowl, and Hippology Contest
Hippology Contest: Saturday, April 2, 2022 @ Purdue University – register by March 21 Horse Bowl: Saturday, April 2, 2022 @ Purdue University – register by March 21 Horse Public Speaking & Demonstrations: Thursday evening, April 14, 2022 - virtual event – register by April 6 There is a $15 registration fee for each event. Porter County 4-H members who have … Continue reading Indiana Horse & Pony Public Speaking, Demonstration, Horse Bowl, and Hippology Contest
COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
UPDATED 12/08/2021: As of December 8th, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health has upgraded Porter County to the RED COVID Advisory Level. Effective today, 12/08/21, masks will be required of everyone at 4-H events and when visiting any county-owned building. Additionally, three feet of social distance is recommended. Please review the information below for … Continue reading COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
Dairy Project- Butter Braids Fundraising
Butter braids! Butter braids! Butter braids! I hope everybody is well underway in their selling. We are halfway through the selling date which is the end of October. Sales need to be reported to myself, Amber Wilson-Cable, through email, phone, or text by November 3rd at the latest. If you're complete and done with your … Continue reading Dairy Project- Butter Braids Fundraising
Save the Date: 4-H Animal Project Superintendents
Superintendents of all 4-H animal projects should save the date of Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. for the annual fall meeting. We will discuss fair schedules, facilities, and more. More details will be sent directly to superintendents the week of September 13th. This meeting of 4-H superintendents is held in conjunction with the leadership … Continue reading Save the Date: 4-H Animal Project Superintendents
4-H Handbook Revisions
4-H Project Superintendents (along with their project committees where applicable) are encouraged to take a close look at your sections of the Porter County 4-H Handbook and consider if the current policies and procedures are reflective of 4-H in 2022 and beyond. If you would like to recommend any changes/additions/deletions, please submit your proposals to … Continue reading 4-H Handbook Revisions
2021 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
**Bookmark this page. More information may be added as fair season unfolds.** Looking for non-4-H fair information? Go to https://www.portercountyfair.com. More 4-H Fun in 2021!Following are all the answers to questions you didn’t even know you had! Your Porter County 4-H staff is here to help make your fair experience as smooth as possible. After … Continue reading 2021 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
Porter County Fair Sheep Check-in and Weigh-in
Please do not check sheep in at the fair until Saturday, July 24 after 12:00 pm. Weigh-in will be Sunday, July 25 from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Questions: Troy Haman, hamanhth@hotmail.com, 405-4899
Update- 4-H Livestock and Porter County Farm Bureau Members
4H Parents – Porter County Farm Bureau will only be contributing to auction participants who are Farm Bureau Members in Porter County. If you are a member in a surrounding county, you can request your county be designated as Porter for next year. Or your 4-Her can become a student member and select Porter County … Continue reading Update- 4-H Livestock and Porter County Farm Bureau Members
Dairy Project Information
#1 Fair Entry needs to be completed and submitted by Friday June 25th. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to myself or the extension office and we will be happy to get them taken care of. This is important! If you do not complete Fair Entry and submit it you may … Continue reading Dairy Project Information
Porter County 4-H Hub 