The 2021 4-H Project Superintendent contact list is being emailed to enrolled members with the May 14th Friday email update. Further updates to the list will be shared directly with members in future Friday email updates. Misplaced your email? Contact amleuck@purdue.edu to request a copy of the list.
Category: Animal Projects
Sheep Carcass – Limited Processing Spots
Due to the limited amount of lambs that Hanford Packing will be able to process there are only two spots left for regular sheep carcass class. If more than two are registered at fair time, we will have a lottery to draw for the two spots. Other lambs will still be able to participate in … Continue reading Sheep Carcass – Limited Processing Spots
Attention Draft Horse Project Members
Ground driving and showmanship workshop Monday, May 10 at 6:00 PM, Gate 2 will be open by 5:00. Please have your horses ready to go at 6:00 PM. Any questions call Beth Wilcox 708-212-7003
ATTENTION: Mini Equine Horse Members
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
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
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