The Show Pig Conference takes place live on February 12, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST. This online event will spotlight selection, nutrition, showmanship, and networking from several friends of the Indiana 4-H program. Those interested in attending can register and find out more at https://showpigconference.com/. *Please note there are options to upgrade the … Continue reading FREE Virtual Show Pig Conference!
Category: Animal Projects
4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
We will once again be offering a manual pick-up event for project manuals/resources* on Tuesday, February 15th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Expo Center's Patio Room (main parking lot). Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/2022Manuals by 12:00 noon on Monday, February 14th. Please list all family members (or whomever you are picking up for) and include the … Continue reading 4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
Rabbit Project Workshops
Please mark your calendar with the following workshop dates. All workshops will be at 2:00 pm in the 4-H building (north side) at the Fair Grounds. Sunday, February 6 - Welcome to the Rabbit Project. Come learn what is new for this year. Sunday, February 27 - What to Look for in a 4-H Show … Continue reading Rabbit Project Workshops
Beef & Dairy Finished Steer ID Day – February 12
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.
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 4-H Hub 