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
Category: Animal Projects
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!
2021 Porter County Fair T-shirts and Masks
It's never too early (or late!) to order your 2021 Porter County Fair T-Shirts and masks! New this month, Blythe's has also started to create animal-specific versions of the car stickers, with 2021 dates! View those, along with the shirts and masks, on the webstore at https://portercountyfair2021.itemorder.com/.
Attention Draft Horse project members
Our first meeting of the year will take place on March 29th at 6:00 PM in the Upper meeting room in the Expo East building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Please remember to mask up and social distance. Come find out what’s up this year for the project. Hope to see you all there, any … Continue reading Attention Draft Horse project members
Project Superintendent Vacancies – Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are needed to serve as 4-H project superintendents. Interested? See the sample position description available below and then submit a letter of interest to 4-H Program Assistant Justin Higer at jhiger@purdue.edu. Priority will be given to those who submit their letter of interest by March 31, 2021. Current Vacancies Include: Aquatic ScienceBasket WeavingNature DiscoveryCandlesComputerDemonstrations/Public … Continue reading Project Superintendent Vacancies – Volunteers Wanted
Virtual Livestock Seminar – Courtesy of Nutrena/Cargill Animal Nutrition
Join Nutrena show industry experts and Rural King for a free show animal info clinic on Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Nutrition, daily care, grooming, and showmanship will be covered. Participation is free, but an RSVP is required. There will be prizes for those who RSVP and participate. Beef, Goat, Sheep, and Swine exhibitors … Continue reading Virtual Livestock Seminar – Courtesy of Nutrena/Cargill Animal Nutrition
Indiana 4-H/FFA Horse Bowl, Hippology, & Horse Communications Event – Virtual
This year the statewide Horse Bowl, Hippology, and Communications event is easier to get to than ever because it's all virtual so you don't even have to leave Porter County! Find the complete details on the Indiana 4-H website. Hippology Contest: Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 - register by April 16 Horse Bowl: Tuesday & Wednesday, … Continue reading Indiana 4-H/FFA Horse Bowl, Hippology, & Horse Communications Event – Virtual
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 grown lamb exhibited at the fair is then a true result of how well the members feed, exercise, and manage their animal! For … Continue reading Sheep Royale Class
Dairy Quiz Bowl Opportunity
A dairy quiz bowl contest is conducted each year in November as part of the North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, KY. Indiana 4-H has not been represented in recent years. Dr. Jackie Boerman, Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences and Purdue Dairy Extension Specialist, is eager to train Indiana 4-H members … Continue reading Dairy Quiz Bowl Opportunity
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