To exhibit livestock (cattle, goats, rabbits, sheep, swine, or poultry), 4-H members must be certified through the Indiana 4-H Livestock Quality Care program or the online YQCA. The in-person training provided by our educator costs $3 per 4-H'er in grades 3-12. It will take place on May 5 from 5-6 pm in the 4-H Building … Continue reading Indiana 4-H Livestock Quality Care

LaPorte County 4-H Rabbit Committee would like to invite others to attend the Belstra Milling Field Trip on April 22nd at 6:00 PM. They will need to register in 4-H Online.

All Dairy Finished Steers, Beef Steers, Market Heifers, and Commercial Heifers planning to exhibit at the 2025 Porter County Fair MUST be entered into 4-H Online by March 10th. Do not wait until the last minute to input these species. Click the following link for instructions and all the information. https://portercounty4h.org/2025/02/12/beef-and-dairy-finished-steer-id-days-information/

The LaPorte Sheep committee is hosting a lamb selection and feed workshop on March 1st. Registration is required through 4-H Online: https://lpcsheep25.4honline.com

Jake's is hosting Dr. Nancy with Kalmbach Feeds again this year and want to extend an invitation to all the 4-H families. They will be serving a dinner and doing raffles along with learning from Dr. Nancy. Attached is the flyer for their event. They do ask that you RSVP by March 28th, so they … Continue reading Jake’s Poultry Event

LaPorte County is having a feeding and lamb selection workshop open to ANY Indiana 4-H'er.  When: Saturday, March 1 @ 5pm CST  Where: The Old Sheep Farm (Catherine Mrozinski's) 4995 N 500 E, Rolling Prairie, IN  Registration is required per Purdue guidelines. Use the link below for registration. Please invite any sheep member. https://lpcsheep25.4honline.com/

Attention all Rabbit Families! Are you interested in joining the 4-H Rabbit Project or learning more about it? Don’t miss our 4-H Rabbit Project Info Meeting on March 8th! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this meeting is the perfect opportunity to get all the details about upcoming events, care tips, and how … Continue reading Rabbit Project Info Meeting

Dairy Finished Steer ID Day Friday, February 21 5:00 - 7:00 pm 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds Beef ID Days Saturday, February 22 8:00 - 10:30 am 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds ID Day Letter ID Day Packet

Attention all sheep project members! Sheep tag-in day will be May 10, 2025 from 8:00 - 10:00 am. It will take place in the Sheep Barn at the south end.

You will find attached the poultry order forms for turkeys, roasters, and broilers. Be sure to take note of the due dates and pick-up dates. Tyler Gluth 219-263-9633 2025 Broiler/Roaster Order Form 2025 Turkey Order Form