Registration is officially open for the 2026 Teen Leadership Weekend! This trip is an opportunity extended to youth in grades 7-12. Teen Leadership Weekend will take place March 27-29 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. Due to the generosity of the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the cost to attend this amazing experience is only $50. The … Continue reading Teen Leadership Weekend
Category: State & National Opportunities
Calling All Creative 4-H’ers
Calling all artists, creators & performers! Are you a singer, dancer, instrumentalist, or visual artist ready to shine? We want to see what YOU do best! Submit your work for a chance to be featured at upcoming National 4-H events. This is your moment to showcase your unique talent on a national stage — let’s … Continue reading Calling All Creative 4-H’ers
National 4-H AI Challenge
How can AI help solve problems in agriculture? From improving crop yields and reducing food waste to supporting sustainability and innovation, the possibilities are endless, and we want to hear YOUR ideas! The challenge closes November 15, 2025. Open to youth innovators nationwide, this challenge combines STEM creativity, real-world problem solving, and the future of … Continue reading National 4-H AI Challenge
Randolph County Open Beef Show
The Randolph County Beef Fall Classic Open Beef Show will be Saturday, October 11 at 12 Noon. Please see the flier below for more information.
Boilermaker Livestock Judging Contest
Registration is now open for the 2025 Boilermaker Livestock Judging Contest! Please click the link below for more information and to register. Registration deadline is October 6th. https://ag.purdue.edu/.../2025-boilermaker-classic-info.pdf
Forestry Project Workshop
Forestry project members are invited to Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385 on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. Further information will be added as the date approaches. Kathryn White 402-890-0042
News for Lego Workshops
Dates for 2025 Lego Workshops: Tuesday, May 6 at 7 P.M. Wednesday, June 18 at 7 P.M. Saturday, June 28 at 10 A.M. We have new ideas and new helpers to give ideas. Come and see! Questions: call or text Cathy Williams at 219-242-3428 or Janet Sauerwein at 219-916-7422
4-H Academy, Round-Up, Band and Chorus
4-H members in grades 7-12 will soon be receiving an invitation in the mail to participate in these in-person, overnight Indiana 4-H programs! If you don’t see your invitation in your mailbox, you can download it below. Complete details are in the invitation and you can learn even more about these awesome opportunities at https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/state-programs/index.html Trips … Continue reading 4-H Academy, Round-Up, Band and Chorus
4-H Next Chapter Program
Next Chapter programming is available to all 7th through 11th grade youth in Indiana via virtual programming beginning March 24. Youth do not have to be enrolled 4-H members but do need to register and choose the “participant” role at https://Chapter1.4honline.com These four Mondays represent Chapter 1 of the curriculum. Remaining Chapters will be available … Continue reading 4-H Next Chapter Program
Bridges to Adventure- An Indiana 4-H Spark Club
Explore the outdoors, experience the thrill of flyfishing, learn essential wilderness skills and so much more in Indiana 4-H’s Bridges to Adventure SPARK Club! This will be a wildly awesome adventure that you won’t want to miss! When: Wednesday 7-8:30 pm (virtually) and Saturday 10 am to 3 pm (in person) February, March, April, and May … Continue reading Bridges to Adventure- An Indiana 4-H Spark Club
Porter County 4-H Hub 