Our first workshop is scheduled for Monday, February 20th at 6:00 PM in the 4H building. Please come and get in on all the planning and information for the upcoming year. If you have any questions, give Superintendent Beth Wilcox a call at 708-212-7003.
Category: Project News
Goat Weigh-In
Mark your calendars, goat project members. The goat weigh-in will be on Friday, May 12 form 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Goat Barn. Questions: Cindy Boo, 219-263-8938, goatkeeper2000@hotmail.com
Sign up for Unsaved Projects- due February 17
We have projects in 4-H Online that are not saving. Here is the list: Communications: Creative Writing Communications: Verbal Communications Construction & Architectural Replica: Farm Scene Construction & Architectural Replica: Lego County Project: American Heritage County Project: Aquatic Science County Project: Collections County Project: Crops: Corn, Forages, Small Grains, Soybeans County Project: Fire Safety County Project: Herpetology County Project: Model Bridge County Project: Music County Project: Nature Discovery … Continue reading Sign up for Unsaved Projects- due February 17
Sheep Tag-In
Sheep Tag-In for sheep project members will be on Saturday, April 29th from 8:00-10:00 AM. It will take place at the south end of the Sheep Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Questions: Ashley Rugg, Sheep Superintendent 219-405-1621 hamanash@gmail.com
Attention: Dog Workshops
Jump Building Workshop and Agility Practice Wednesday, February 8th 5:30-7PM in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds. Orientation Night- for all members (no dogs at this workshop please!) Tuesday, February 21st 5:30-6:30PM in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds
2023 Porter County 4-H Handbook Available
The 2023 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at https://bit.ly/2023PorterCo4HHandbook. It’s imperative that you get rid of all old editions of the handbook, as there have been numerous changes this year. All 4-H project areas that have State Fair eligibility have been updated by the Indiana 4-H Program. … Continue reading 2023 Porter County 4-H Handbook Available
Poultry Project Order Forms
Please see the attached order forms and their deadlines. Turkey Order forms are due February 28, 2023 Roaster Order forms are due April 1, 2023 Broiler Order forms are due April 30, 2023 Russell Gluth, 219- 462-7748, russgluth@yahoo.com Turkey Order Form Roaster - Broiler Order Form
Beef & Dairy Finished Steers Weigh-In Day- February 25
Mark your calendars for February 25th at the Porter County Fairgrounds for Weigh-In Day for the Beef project members. Dairy Finished Steers will weigh in after Beef. Check back for exact times.
Project Superintendent Openings
Do you have a passion to help 4-H children? We have the following openings for our 4-H projects. Computers Scrapbooking Woodworking You can check out the Handbook here to see what is involved with these projects. Many superintendents have workshops to teach skills needed to complete the project. You would be the contact person for … Continue reading Project Superintendent Openings
Shooting Sports: Outdoor Pursuits Hunting Workshop
Good day all, We have a Fall workshop planned. Please sign up only if you are truly interested in this topic as we are limited in the number of participants we can accommodate due to the space available. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shooting Sport - Outdoor Skills “How to Field Dress and Process a deer” When: Saturday … Continue reading Shooting Sports: Outdoor Pursuits Hunting Workshop
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