Is your Gold sticker calendar entry still sitting on your kitchen countertop or dining room table? For a lot of families, life got too busy at the start of school, so I am extending the deadline for your photos. The deadline has been moved to Saturday, October 2nd. Please put your photo, entry form, and … Continue reading Gold Sticker Calendar Entry
Category: Project News
COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
UPDATED 09/22/2021: As of September 22, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health has elevated Porter County to the ORANGE COVID Advisory Level. Effective today, 09/22/21, masks will be required at 4-H events and when visiting any county-owned building. Please review the information below for further details. The following protocols are in place for Porter … Continue reading COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
4-H Handbook Revisions
4-H Project Superintendents (along with their project committees where applicable) are encouraged to take a close look at your sections of the Porter County 4-H Handbook and consider if the current policies and procedures are reflective of 4-H in 2022 and beyond. If you would like to recommend any changes/additions/deletions, please submit your proposals to … Continue reading 4-H Handbook Revisions
Exhibit Pick-Up – August 28th
UPDATE: If you missed pick-up on the 23rd, be sure to join us at the End of Summer Celebration (https://portercounty4h.org/2021/08/16/end-of-summer-celebration-august-28th/) on the 28th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Remaining exhibits from county and state fairs will be available there! If you had an exhibit qualify for the Indiana State Fair, or if you … Continue reading Exhibit Pick-Up – August 28th
GOLD STICKER PHOTOS FOR THE 4-H CALENDAR
Congratulations to all Photography members who received a gold sticker on an exhibit photo! A congratulations letter, an entry form, and a calendar order form should be attached to your Judge's comment sheet in your ribbon folder. If we missed anyone, you will find those papers attached here. Your entry (or entries) may be turned … Continue reading GOLD STICKER PHOTOS FOR THE 4-H CALENDAR
Update-Entomology Collectors
There is a new date for Insect Collecting, Tuesday, Sep. 14th, 6:30-10pm. Check out this link for the opportunity to do some local bug collecting with Jim Louderman of Chicago's Field Museum! https://www.smore.com/f8utx
Jr. Leader Update – Portfolio Deadline
Dear Junior Leaders: Thanks to all who helped out around the fair this year. Your volunteerism truly made a difference to 4-H members, families, volunteers, and staff!! And I commend you on all the hard work you put into fair time… doing your exhibits, helping others, and being a spokesperson for 4-H when interacting with … Continue reading Jr. Leader Update – Portfolio Deadline
2021 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
**Bookmark this page. More information may be added as fair season unfolds.** Looking for non-4-H fair information? Go to https://www.portercountyfair.com. More 4-H Fun in 2021!Following are all the answers to questions you didn’t even know you had! Your Porter County 4-H staff is here to help make your fair experience as smooth as possible. After … Continue reading 2021 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
Porter County Fair Sheep Check-in and Weigh-in
Please do not check sheep in at the fair until Saturday, July 24 after 12:00 pm. Weigh-in will be Sunday, July 25 from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Questions: Troy Haman, hamanhth@hotmail.com, 405-4899
Dairy Project Information
#1 Fair Entry needs to be completed and submitted by Friday June 25th. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to myself or the extension office and we will be happy to get them taken care of. This is important! If you do not complete Fair Entry and submit it you may … Continue reading Dairy Project Information
