Leather project will have two workshops on Saturday, May 3rd. A Beginner Leather workshop will be held 9:00-11:30 am and Intermediate/ Advanced will be held from 12:30-2:30 pm. The workshops will be held in the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. *NOTE*: Hazardous Waste Collection will be on the Fairgrounds, which means lines of … Continue reading Leather Workshops
Dairy Steer Workshop
A dairy steer workshop will be held on June 12th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Porter County Dairy project along with the Joe Rudolph family will be hosting a workshop with Indiana Dairy Beef Ambassador Ryan Hester. Ryan will talk about the Indiana Dairy Beef Association: what it is, what impact it has on the … Continue reading Dairy Steer Workshop
UPDATE- Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care – Livestock Members Please Read- UPDATE
**We have opened up more spots to attend the final three dates- May 10, June 5, June 13. See below for link.** Beginning in 2023, the all-new Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care program OR YQCA is a requirement for 4-Hers participating in beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, poultry, and rabbit … Continue reading UPDATE- Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care – Livestock Members Please Read- UPDATE
Beef Project & Dairy Finished Steer Exhibitors- Correction 2/22/2023
ID Day is scheduled for February 25th at the 4-H Building. Please thoroughly read the attached document with all the information you need to know for ID Day. Please note- Don Bloom contact phone # 219-929-7986 Cattle ID Information
Enrollment Bash Ice Skating Party
Please join us for the Fourth Annual Ice Skating Party on Sunday, January 8th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Urschel Pavilion skating rink in downtown Valparaiso. Invite your friends who you think might be interested in joining 4-H to come and learn more. Porter County 4-H enrollment is open through January 15th, so … Continue reading Enrollment Bash Ice Skating Party
4-H Enrollment Opens October 1st!
October 31st: TARGET Enrollment Date for Club Leaders & Project SuperintendentsOctober 31st: TARGET Enrollment Date for all other adult 4-H VolunteersJanuary 15th: TARGET Enrollment Date for 4-H Youth Members - youth must be enrolled before attending any 4-H event 4-H began over 100 years ago and has since grown into the largest youth development program … Continue reading 4-H Enrollment Opens October 1st!
4-H Enrollment Bash at the Ice Rink is Back!
Porter County is currently in the RED Covid Advisory Level. Masks will be required in indoor spaces and highly recommended in the outdoor areas of the event. If you have ANY symptoms of illness, please stay home. On Sunday, January 9th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. we will host our Third Annual Enrollment Bash at the Urschel Pavilion skating rink … Continue reading 4-H Enrollment Bash at the Ice Rink is Back!
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
4-H Enrollment Now Open!
October 31st: Target Enrollment Date for Club Leaders & Project SuperintendentsNovember 15th: Target Enrollment Date for all other adult 4-H VolunteersJanuary 15th: Target Enrollment Date for 4-H Youth Members 4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders … Continue reading 4-H Enrollment Now Open!
4-H Council Looking to Fill At Large Positions
The 4-H Council is looking to fill positions for the At Large Representative. Email secretary@pc4-h.org with questions or to submit your nomination.
Music Superintendent Needed
Porter County 4-H is looking for an adult volunteer who has the drive to help our youth thrive within the Music project. Currently taking applications for the Music Superintendent position. Applications are due February 16, 2026. If interested and are new as a potential volunteer - you will need to apply to be a new … Continue reading Music Superintendent Needed
2026 Turkey, Roaster, and Broiler Order Forms
Attached are copies of the 2026 roaster/broiler order form and the 2026 turkey order form. Please pay attention to the address to send it and the due dates. Questions: contact Tyler Gluth, Poultry Superintendent at (219) 263-9633 Broiler & Roaster Order Form Turkey Order Form
Center Wildcats’ January Meeting Report
January 8, 2026 Center Wildcats 4-H Club Meeting Report It is 2026, and that means a new 4-H year! It is time to sign up for 4-H and select projects. The Center Wildcats gathered at the 4-H Exhibit Hall where 43 members worked on Valentine's cards for senior friends. Club members got to meet new … Continue reading Center Wildcats’ January Meeting Report
Dairy Cattle Weigh In
Dairy Cattle project members should attend the Weigh In on Friday, February 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Questions: Dean Morrow, 219-246-6367
Presidential AI Challenge
There is still time to compete in the Presidential AI Challenge! 4-H’ers, educators, and mentors are invited to design AI-based solutions to real-world challenges—with the chance to showcase their work on a national stage. Submissions due January 20, 2026 State Champions announced March 2026, followed by a summer 2026 National Championship Learn more & get … Continue reading Presidential AI Challenge
Needed: Junior Leader Adult Advisor
Love to help build our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow? Becoming a Junior Leader Adult Advisor may be for you! We are searching for an additional adult volunteer who is willing to help with monthly meetings and assisting youth to learn new life skills. Email Jen at myersjn@purdue.edu with your interest in this … Continue reading Needed: Junior Leader Adult Advisor
New Project- Wearable Art
NEW PROJECT ALERT! Introducing... WEARABLE ART Have a passion for fashion where your creativity can take over? Look no further! The criteria of this project will be available in the 2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook that will be ready soon!
Mini 4-H Meeting
The first Mini 4-H meeting of the year will be January 14th at 6 pm in the 4-H Building out at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Mini 4-H is available for youth in grades K-2 who would love to dive into the non-competitive atmosphere of 4-H. This meeting will have fun activities, learning opportunities and a … Continue reading Mini 4-H Meeting
Beef Cattle Weigh In
Members in the beef steers, market heifers, commercial heifers project should mark their calendars for Saturday, February 21 form 8:00 to 10:00 am for weigh in. It will be held in the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds.
Porter County 4-H Hub 