Be on the lookout for an informational email regarding some general information about our project as well as the Covid-19 guidelines for this year. Also, attached to the email is information about the Porter County 4-H Fun Show on June 20. Our workshop dates are May 27, June 10, June 24 and July 8 at … Continue reading ATTENTION: Mini Equine Horse Members
Category: Animal Projects
Members Wanted: Music & Small Animals!
Hello 4-Hers! I'm Evyenia's Mom first and foremost, but I'm the 4-H Superintendent for two really cool projects, and we are looking for new members! It's not too late - as May 15th is the deadline to add a project. MUSIC - this is a County level project. You can do a Music Poster (about … Continue reading Members Wanted: Music & Small Animals!
Library Summer Programs – Animal Showcase
The Porter County Library is inviting 4-Hers to showcase their animals as part of the summer reading program that is all about animals! We’ve been invited to the Portage Branch Library at 2:00 on Tuesday, June 22nd and the South Haven Branch on Wednesday, June 23rd at 2:00. Here’s what I need: An adult or … Continue reading Library Summer Programs – Animal Showcase
Sheep Weigh-in
Attention all sheep members. Weigh-in will be Saturday May 8 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. at the sheep barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Livestock information is now online on this blog and will also be sent in the mail. Troy Haman, Sheep Superintendent 219-405-4899 hamanhth@hotmail.com
4-H Animal ID – Due May 15th
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Mini), Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, Pigeons, Poultry, and Rabbits will submit paperwork. Members of these projects will be receiving information in the mail soon. That information is also available at http://bit.ly/2021ANIMALid. It is the responsibility … Continue reading 4-H Animal ID – Due May 15th
Draft Horse Workshop
Draft Horse members- We will meet on Monday, April 26th at 6:00pm in the Horse Arena at the fairgrounds. Please enter Gate 2, it will be open by 5:00. Be prepared to do ground driving. Any questions, call Beth Wilcox 708-212-7003.
Dog Project Orientation
We are excited to get things started for the dog project this year! We will be starting with an orientation next week, Tuesday April 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM. We are planning to meet outside of the Cattle Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Come with your dog whenever it’s convenient for you and plan to … Continue reading Dog Project Orientation
Goat/Mini Goat Workshop
Hi Goat & Mini Goat project members! We are having an informational Goat Workshop on April 17th at the Morgan Township Fire Department! Because of COVID restrictions, I have broken it down into 3 Sessions (9-10) (10:30-11:30) & (12-1). I have a Sign up Genius for you to pick and choose which slot you'd like … Continue reading Goat/Mini Goat Workshop
Dairy Project -Update
Hey, dairy kids! Our Dairy Feeder Steer weigh-in will be on Saturday, May 1 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Rabbit Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Make note of this update. Our 4-H Dairy Show at the Fair will NOT be on Thursday morning, but WILL be on Tuesday evening. Make a note … Continue reading Dairy Project -Update
YQCA – Required Certification – RSVP Now!
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 http://bit.ly/YQCA2021RSVP. All sessions will be held at the Porter County Expo Center (main building) from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Masks worn properly to cover mouth and nose will be required. (An … Continue reading YQCA – Required Certification – RSVP Now!
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