September 30th: Your annual volunteer enrollment expires. You are no longer permitted to work with 4-H youth members. October 1st: 4-H enrollment opens for the 2022-23 program year. You must complete your annual re-enrollment and training process in its entirety before participating as a 4-H volunteer for the 4-H program year. October 31st: Target enrollment … Continue reading Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
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4-H Handbook / Project Proposals
Project Superintendents: Please submit any proposals for changes to the Porter County 4-H Handbook to the Extension Office by Friday, September 16th (email your proposals to Angel at amleuck@purdue.edu). The 4-H Council's Rules Committee will be convened in late September or October to review any proposals prior to forwarding them to the 4-H Council for … Continue reading 4-H Handbook / Project Proposals
Reminder – Animal ID – Due May 16th
Last Minute Reminders - posted 5/13/22 We encourage you to complete your Animal ID before May 16th! Do not wait until the last minute, and do not worry! Our staff is here Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm to answer your questions and do our best to make sure you are successful in … Continue reading Reminder – Animal ID – Due May 16th
Exceptional 4-Her Nominations
The Farmer's Exchange is looking for nominees for its annual Exceptional 4-H'er Award, which seeks to recognizethose in 4-H who have overcome obstacles and adversity to excel in their 4-H endeavors. To nominate a 4-H'er, please complete, in detail, both pages of the form below, print and fax to 574-831-2131, or theycan be e-mailed to … Continue reading Exceptional 4-Her Nominations
4-H Foods Update Meeting
Lake and Marshall County Purdue Extension Educators will be hosting a 4-H Baked and Preserved Foods Update on May 23, 2022, from 6:00-7:00 PM CT/7:00-8:00 PM ET. All families, volunteers, and judges are welcome to attend. During this meeting we will discuss: Exhibit Entry UpdatesUpdated Guidance for Judging Foods ProjectsNew Scorecards This meeting will be … Continue reading 4-H Foods Update Meeting
SATURDAY- Geranium Pick up, Dairy Feeder Weigh-In, Sheep Weigh-In
All the 4-H events taking place on the grounds this Saturday will need to enter and exit through Gate #2. All vehicles will need to remain on the south end of the buildings. Hazardous Waste has their recycle program on the grounds so their participants will be entering through Gate #3, traveling thru the grounds … Continue reading SATURDAY- Geranium Pick up, Dairy Feeder Weigh-In, Sheep Weigh-In
Volunteers needed for the Geranium Sale
Here is your chance to help out Porter County 4-H! Julia Waltz is looking for volunteers on Thursday, May 5 @ 8:00 AM to receive the geranium shipment and help sort. Then on Friday, May 6 from Noon - 6:00 PM to help as people come to pick up their geraniums. And finally on Saturday, … Continue reading Volunteers needed for the Geranium Sale
4-H Council Meeting- May 17
4-H Council members, please mark your calendars for a meeting on May 17 at 7:00 pm in Expo East Upstairs. Come and be a part of what is going on in the 4-H world!
Host an Education Station at State Fair
The Indiana State Fair provides a venue for about 800,000 people to learn about youth and agriculture. In particular, the approximately 10,000 exhibits displayed by 4-H members in the 4-H Exhibit Hall and Centennial Hall not only help visitors learn about the state fair’s mission but also help promote the educational opportunities available to youth … Continue reading Host an Education Station at State Fair
COVID Protocol Updates
Updated February 2022 Protocols for Porter County 4-H meetings, workshops, activities, and events are developed by reviewing current State of Indiana, Porter County, and Purdue University guidance. In alignment with Porter County government guidelines, as of February 14th masks are optional for Porter County 4-H programs held in county-owned buildings. Other venues used by 4-H … Continue reading COVID Protocol Updates
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