The 2021 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at http://bit.ly/PorterCo4HHandbook. The handbook is filled with important information about our 4-H program and everything you need to know to prepare to exhibit at the Porter County Fair! In addition to your project's general rules and exhibit guidelines, be sure … Continue reading County 4-H Handbook Now Available
Category: News for Volunteers
Teens & Vaping Presentation
All Porter County 4-H 7th-12th graders are invited to the May 17th 4-H Jr. Leader meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Expo Center. We'll have a guest speaker from the Porter County Tobacco Coalition to talk to our group about the dangers of vaping. Bring a friend and join us for snacks, door prizes, and … Continue reading Teens & Vaping Presentation
Library Summer Programs – Animal Showcase
The Porter County Library is inviting 4-Hers to showcase their animals as part of the summer reading program that is all about animals! We’ve been invited to the Portage Branch Library at 2:00 on Tuesday, June 22nd and the South Haven Branch on Wednesday, June 23rd at 2:00. Here’s what I need: An adult or … Continue reading Library Summer Programs – Animal Showcase
4-H Animal ID – Due May 15th
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Mini), Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, Pigeons, Poultry, and Rabbits will submit paperwork. Members of these projects will be receiving information in the mail soon. That information is also available at http://bit.ly/2021ANIMALid. It is the responsibility … Continue reading 4-H Animal ID – Due May 15th
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/.
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
You’re Invited: 4-H Council Meeting – Tuesday, 3/16/2021
The next 4-H Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Expo Center’s Patio Room (main parking lot) and will also be broadcast via Zoom at https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98507790199 (or dial-in: +1 312 626 6799, Meeting ID: 985 0779 0199). Agenda items include the Geranium Sale and Purdue Extension/Indiana 4-H updates … Continue reading You’re Invited: 4-H Council Meeting – Tuesday, 3/16/2021
4-H Livestock Volunteer Training
Calling all 4-H Livestock volunteers - superintendents, committee members, anyone with an interest - join this Zoom training session on Saturday, March 13 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon ET (8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CT). (Coffee and Conversations begin at 8:00 a.m. CT, first session begins at 8:25 a.m. CT.) Topics to be covered include: Keynote Speaker - … Continue reading 4-H Livestock Volunteer Training
Virtual Opportunity: 4-H Grows Knowledge
Check out this opportunity for 4-H volunteers and Junior Leaders being presented next week, February 22-25, from 7:00-8:00 EST (6:00-7:00 CST) via Zoom. Attend one session or attend them all! Topics include: Monday: Humor Grows Here - featuring keynote speaker Mallori DeSalleTuesday: Communication Grows Here - Communication Tips for Better 4-H Relationships; Engaging 4-Hers VirtuallyWednesday: … Continue reading Virtual Opportunity: 4-H Grows Knowledge
Drop and Add Projects by May 15
4HOnline now allows families to edit their own clubs and projects. Step-by-step instructions are available for download below. The drop/add deadline is May 15. Editing Clubs and Projects After Enrollment is ApprovedDownload
Porter County 4-H Hub 