Draft horse project members, our second workshop is Monday, April 11th at 6:00PM at the Fairgrounds in the 4H building. Please enter through Gate 2. Thank you, Beth Wilcox, 708-212-7003, dbjwvet@aol.com
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Sheep Workshop
Sheep WorkshopMay 1, 20221:00pmTom Stoner's Farm, 148 North 450 East, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Feed Reps, Vet Services, Breed Information, and moreALL Porter County Sheep Members AND Sheep Explorers please plan on attending the workshop! For more details or information: Ashley Rugg, hamanash@gmail.com, 219-405-1621
4-H STEM Engineering Opportunity (5th grade and up)
Consider taking the Model Bridge Project to have fun MAKING and then BREAKING a bridge and learning about ENGINEERING while you do it. At the workshop we build the bridge so you are then “ready for fair.” REQUIRED FOR WORKSHOP: Get a “bridge kit” at the 4-H Office and BRING IT to the workshop. ALSO … Continue reading 4-H STEM Engineering Opportunity (5th grade and up)
Poultry Project News
There will be a poultry workshop on April 13th at 6 pm at the office of Martz & Lucas at 105 Lincolnway in Valparaiso. This workshop will be primarily for newer project members and will focus primarily on an introduction to the project, chick and bird care, how to select exhibits for fair, and what … Continue reading Poultry Project News
Sheep Royale Class
Participate in the Sheep Project’s Royale Class! In this class, lambs are purchased from the same producer at nearly the same weight and age, giving all exhibitors the same starting point. The Haman family will be supplying the lambs this year in honor of Troy Haman. The grown lamb exhibited at the fair is then … Continue reading Sheep Royale Class
Draft Horse Project
Draft Horse project members, Please be sure to attend our first workshop on Monday, March 28, in the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds at 6:00PM. We will be going over all our activities for the coming spring and summer. We also will be going over a few additions to our fair classes this … Continue reading Draft Horse Project
4-H Photography Project
New to 4-H Photography? Check out the website for a few photo tips and sample photos. https://sites.google.com/site/4hphotographyproject/ At least seven Photo Shoots will be scheduled during the month of June. Start your project now by taking photos during Spring Break. Mrs. Hewlett Superintendent
Lego Project
Workshops this year will be on Monday April 25 at 7 p.m. Monday May 23 at 7p.m. Saturday June 25 at 10 a.m. All workshops will be in the 4-H building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. This year we will have Lego bricks for you to play/experiment with at the workshops. You will be required … Continue reading Lego Project
Multi-State 4-H Photography Contest
4-H challenges youth to submit their best shot This latest photography challenge, sponsored by Minnesota 4-H, is open to youth across the Midwest. Youth are encouraged to use their photography skills and creativity to capture their best shot. Youth as young as kindergarten are welcome to join the challenge. This is a great first experience … Continue reading Multi-State 4-H Photography Contest
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
Porter County 4-H Hub 