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/
Category: Animal Projects
LaPorte County Sheep Workshop
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 Poultry Event
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 Sheep Workshop
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/
Rabbit Project Info Meeting
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
Beef and Dairy Finished Steer ID Days Information
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
Sheep Tag-in May 10
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.
Poultry Project Order Forms
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
Goat Workshop- March 27
The Goat Workshop, "How to Navigate 4-H Online and Understanding Show Day" will be March 27th at 6 pm at the Morgan Township Fire Department, featuring Carol Baird and Amber Cable.Â
Draft Horse Workshops
Announcing the 2025 Porter County 4-H Draft Horse Workshop Schedule! Youth and volunteers - please make sure to get your annual enrollment complete prior to participating in any 4-H related event.
