Be on the lookout for an informational email regarding some general information about our project as well as the Covid-19 guidelines for this year. Also, attached to the email is information about the Porter County 4-H Fun Show on June 20. Our workshop dates are May 27, June 10, June 24 and July 8 at … Continue reading ATTENTION: Mini Equine Horse Members
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Member/Club Opportunity: State Fair 4-H Education Stations
Attention 4-H Club Leaders & Members: Promote 4-H and educate the public with this opportunity for 4-H Clubs to conduct hands-on learning activities related to a 4-H project with guests in a make-it and take-it style education station. Please download the application below for more information on how to apply to present an education station … Continue reading Member/Club Opportunity: State Fair 4-H Education Stations
County 4-H Handbook Now Available
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
Members Wanted: Music & Small Animals!
Hello 4-Hers! I'm Evyenia's Mom first and foremost, but I'm the 4-H Superintendent for two really cool projects, and we are looking for new members! It's not too late - as May 15th is the deadline to add a project. MUSIC - this is a County level project. You can do a Music Poster (about … Continue reading Members Wanted: Music & Small Animals!
Sheep Weigh-in
Attention all sheep members. Weigh-in will be Saturday May 8 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. at the sheep barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Livestock information is now online on this blog and will also be sent in the mail. Troy Haman, Sheep Superintendent 219-405-4899 hamanhth@hotmail.com
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
Draft Horse Workshop
Draft Horse members- We will meet on Monday, April 26th at 6:00pm in the Horse Arena at the fairgrounds. Please enter Gate 2, it will be open by 5:00. Be prepared to do ground driving. Any questions, call Beth Wilcox 708-212-7003.
Shooting Sports Call Out/Safety Workshop
We are having two call out/safety workshops. One on April 29th and the second on May 4th starting at 6PM at 105 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN. We have a Sign Up Genius for you to select the day you will be attending. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4eabad28a4f49-call We are limited on the number of participants we can have for each … Continue reading Shooting Sports Call Out/Safety Workshop
Purdue Online Non-credit Course Opportunity for Youth
Announcing a partnership between Indiana 4-H and Purdue Online! Starting now, any youth in grades 7-12 (and in any state!) can participate in the Advanced Electric Online course geared specifically to teach youth advanced electric skills in an interactive, virtual format. 4-H members in Level 5 Electric are also highly encouraged to enroll! This course … Continue reading Purdue Online Non-credit Course Opportunity for Youth
Dog Project Orientation
We are excited to get things started for the dog project this year! We will be starting with an orientation next week, Tuesday April 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM. We are planning to meet outside of the Cattle Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Come with your dog whenever it’s convenient for you and plan to … Continue reading Dog Project Orientation
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