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!
Order Printed 2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook
Please click on the link below to order a printed copy of the Handbook: https://forms.gle/tAXWgKokNuAoFxCt6
Kankakee Valley Partners with 4-H
Let KV REMC help power your child’s 4-H journey! https://buff.ly/dEp8y4l If you’re a KV REMC member-consumer, we’ll reimburse your child’s 4-H program fees (up to 3 total). Register for 4-H Submit your receipt with your child’s name Receive a bill credit Reimbursements open through July 1, 2026.
Sheep Royale Project
Attention 2026 Sheep Royale exhibitors. We will distribute the Royale lambs Saturday April 25, 2026 at 9:00 am. We will be distributing them from Stoner Family Farms. The address is 148 N 450 E Valparaiso, IN 46383. The cost of the lambs will be $400.00 per head. As always, the lambs will be distributed by … Continue reading Sheep Royale Project
Goat/Mini Goat Workshop
There will be Goat/Mini Goat Project Workshop on March 31st at 6:30 pm at the Morgan Township Fire Department. We will be discussing the new rule changes and help you to understand the project. There will be door prizes! Hope to see everyone there! Cindy Boo Goat Superintendent 219-263-8938 Kellie Pozil Mini Goat Superintendent 219-263-8941
2026 Porter County Handbook
Drum Roll Please....... The 2025-2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook is now LIVE! 2026 4-H Handbook . It is located out on the Porter County - Purdue Extension website and is a clickable digital document. Everything in red throughout the handbook are changes that were made for the new year. If you are wanting a physical … Continue reading 2026 Porter County Handbook
4-H Dairy Project Fundraiser
The 4-H Dairy Project Spring Fundraiser featuring pies from Marilyn’s Bakery: Take the task of baking for Easter off of your to do list. The Dairy Project is excited to feature pies from Marilyn's Bakery & Café in Hobart for its spring fundraiser. Order forms are in the mail. Please return order forms and payment … Continue reading 4-H Dairy Project Fundraiser
Sheep Workshop
The Porter County 4-H Sheep Program is hosting a Sheep Workshop designed to help exhibitors strengthen their projects and gain confidence in the show ring. Guest speakers from Alexander Club Lambs will lead hands-on discussions and demonstrations covering: Project selection Feeding programs and Supplements Fitting and shag routine demonstrations Showmanship Importance of proper barn husbandry … Continue reading Sheep Workshop
Lego Workshops
Mark your calendar!!!!!!!! Workshops for Legos will be on these dates: Monday April 27 at 7 P.M. Saturday May 23 at 10 A.M. Monday June 15 at 7 P.M. All workshops are in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds. There will be Legos to practice with building. We will have assistance in giving ideas to … Continue reading Lego Workshops
Volunteers Needed for 4-H Projects
Searching for our next adult volunteers! Our organization is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to making the best better by providing positive youth development in Porter County. Searching for the following positions: Junior Leaders Advisor Crops Project Superintendent Music Project Superintendent Diamond Dots Project Superintendent Contact our 4-H educator for … Continue reading Volunteers Needed for 4-H Projects
Beef and Dairy Finished Steer ID Days Information
Dairy Cattle Weigh- In/Tag Day Friday, February 20, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 pm 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds Beef Weigh-In/Tag Day Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:00 - 10:00 am 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds Tag Day Letter Tag Day Packet
Porter County 4-H Hub 