Our Dairy Barn livestock will now be Friday night July 5th at 5:00 p.m.. We were able to get mulch in early therefore will be having skid steers in moving mulch. We do not want to have that going when all other barns are trying to set up on July 6th. So we're asking that … Continue reading Dairy Barn Setup
Category: Animal Projects
Goat and Mini Goat Project Members
Hi Goat Project Members & Mini Goat Project Members! I have some good news for those of you who order t-shirts! They will be available to pick up at our workshop on Saturday! Also good news for those of you who missed the first opportunity to order! There is a second chance to order now … Continue reading Goat and Mini Goat Project Members
Goat Showmanship Workshop
Attention all Goat Project Members and Minis! We are having a Showmanship Workshop on June 22nd at 10:00 am in the Show Arena at the fairgrounds. Please bring 1 Goat to work with. See y'all on the 22nd! Cindy Boo Goat Superintendent Kellie Pozil Mini Goat Superintendent Also don't forget to order your goat t-shirts! … Continue reading Goat Showmanship Workshop
Dairy Steer Workshop
A dairy steer workshop will be held on June 12th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Porter County Dairy project along with the Joe Rudolph family will be hosting a workshop with Indiana Dairy Beef Ambassador Ryan Hester. Ryan will talk about the Indiana Dairy Beef Association: what it is, what impact it has on the … Continue reading Dairy Steer Workshop
Sheep Workshop- June 1
There will be a Sheep Workshop on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 AM in the Show Arena at the Porter County Fairgrounds. This workshop is going to focus on showing at Porter County Fair, in and out of the ring, etiquette towards your other showman and the judge, showmanship, and also training and braking your … Continue reading Sheep Workshop- June 1
4-H Animal ID- Due May 15
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Miniature Equine), Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, Pigeons, and Rabbits will submit paperwork. Poultry- Chickens, Game Birds, Turkeys, Waterfowl, do not need anything done by May 15. Members of these projects will be receiving information in the … Continue reading 4-H Animal ID- Due May 15
Dairy Feeder Weigh In
Just a reminder about Dairy Feeder Steer Weigh-In. May 4th is the date from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.. We are asking that trailers be in line no later than 10:30 a.m.. Location is the Porter County Fairgrounds, south end of the Cattle Barn. We must use Gate 2 as a recycling event is going on … Continue reading Dairy Feeder Weigh In
Sheep Tag-In – April 27
Sheep tag-In will be Saturday, April 27 from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. It will be in the sheep Barn at the south end, at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Ashley Rugg 219-405-1621
Horse & Pony Project Workshop
Don’t forget our first meeting/Hippology contest (brush up on your horse knowledge!) is Sunday May 5 at 2PM - 4-H Building. No horses at this meeting - but we will be going over all things PC Horse & Pony! (May 15 deadline reminder, Fun Show, Online fair sign up Q&A, General Q&A, voting on 2024 … Continue reading Horse & Pony Project Workshop
Dubois County Livestock Judging Invitational
Dubois County 4-H Livestock Judging Team is hosting a Livestock Judging Invitational on April 27th. Register by April 25th at bit.ly/DCLivestockJudgingInv
