New Expanded Role for 4-H Extension Educator Joan Dear Porter County 4-H families, I have recently accepted an opportunity to expand my role with Purdue Extension. I will be spending one day per week in the Purdue Extension – LaPorte County office. The LaPorte County 4-H Program is going through a transitional phase and I … Continue reading News from the Office
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Porter County Extension Board Tree Sale
On Saturday, April 2, 2022 the Porter County Extension Board will have a Tree Sale. It will be held at the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. You can download the Pre-Sale Order Form and Descriptions of the fruit trees and small fruits that are being sold. Our stock … Continue reading Porter County Extension Board Tree Sale
Needed- Sewers to make Chemo Caps
Anyone Interested in sewing Chemo Caps for Phil's Friends Indiana Hope Center out of Crown Point may pick up kits on March 2 by Gate One at the Expo Center from 5:30-6:30 pm. South County residents or people that are unable to make March 2nd may arrange a porch pickup at my home in Kouts. Anyone … Continue reading Needed- Sewers to make Chemo Caps
2022 Porter Co. 4-H Handbook Now Available
The 2022 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at https://bit.ly/2022PorterCo4HHandbook. 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 2022 Porter Co. 4-H Handbook Now Available
Teens as Teachers @ Camp Tecumseh
Do you know a teen leader who would be a great mentor to others in their community? Teens as Teachers is an opportunity for teams of 3-5 youth and one adult mentor to learn how to be teachers and subject matter experts of a topic of their choice, and are empowered to deliver programming to their community. This training … Continue reading Teens as Teachers @ Camp Tecumseh
Rest in Peace, Troy Haman
We are saddened to announce the passing of Troy Haman. Troy served as our 4-H Sheep Superintendent for many years. Please hold his family in your thoughts. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Rd., Valparaiso. The … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Troy Haman
COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
UPDATED 12/08/2021: As of December 8th, 2021, the Indiana State Department of Health has upgraded Porter County to the RED COVID Advisory Level. Effective today, 12/08/21, masks will be required of everyone at 4-H events and when visiting any county-owned building. Additionally, three feet of social distance is recommended. Please review the information below for … Continue reading COVID Protocols for In-Person Gatherings
Broadband Issues
Are you struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic? Do you have less-than-ideal upload and download speeds? If you have either of these issues, please see the attached flyers for two state programs designed to help you. The deadline for the current round of funding is November 28th, so apply now! Emergency Broadband Indiana … Continue reading Broadband Issues
Nathan Stoner to Represent Indiana at Global Youth Institute
Nathan Stoner, a senior at Morgan Township High School and 10-year member of the Morgan Sodbusters 4-H Club, has been selected to represent Indiana as a delegate to the 2021 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute (GYI). To be selected, Nathan researched food security challenges in Kyrgyzstan, wrote a paper, presented his findings, and made … Continue reading Nathan Stoner to Represent Indiana at Global Youth Institute
Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
October 31st: Target Enrollment Date for Club Leaders & Project SuperintendentsNovember 15th: Target Enrollment Date for all other adult 4-H Volunteers Annual enrollment for members and volunteers opened via 4HOnline (http://v2.4honline.com/) on October 1st. Throughout enrollment season we will update the following page on the blog with enrollment information: https://bit.ly/2022PorterCo4H. Please bookmark that page and … Continue reading Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
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