The Kyle Gustafson Memorial 10-Year Member Award is presented to any 4-H'er who has completed 10 years of the Beef, Sheep, and/or Swine projects, with all 10 years being completed here in Porter County. Kyle was a 10-year 4-H member who passed away on October 20th, 2008, at the young age of 25. Kyle loved … Continue reading Kyle Gustafson Memorial Award
Porter County 4-H Scholarships
Porter County 4-H would like to congratulate Breck Terpstra, Greta Pressel, Jacinda Klemp, Max Byers, and Jacob Kolan for being recipients of our 2025 John Keller Memorial Scholarship. The John Keller Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of former 4-H Youth Extension Agent in Porter County. He served from 1975 until his passing in 1984. … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Scholarships
Ribbons for 4-H Projects
Did you pick up your ribbon envelope with record sheets, score cards and ribbons? Please check that you received the correct ribbons. We try our hardest to fill the envelop with the right ribbon, but we have around 1,000 4-H'ers If you are missing any, please let us know by August 18. After that date … Continue reading Ribbons for 4-H Projects
Pick Up for State Fair and Leftover Projects
There will be one last pick up for projects. We will be bringing back projects from State Fair on Monday, August 18. Those projects and leftover projects can be picked up from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on the north side of the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds.
Arthur O Davis 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship
Arthur O. Davis 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship Awards $7,250 to Outstanding Youth Members Porter County, IN – July 21, 2025 – The Arthur O. Davis 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship has proudly announced its 2025 recipients, awarding a total of $8,000 in scholarships to four outstanding 4-H members. This includes a $5,000 scholarship to … Continue reading Arthur O Davis 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship
ATTENTION PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS!
The deadline to submit proposed handbook changes for the 2025-2026 program year is September 1st. Attached is the form that must be completed and signed before returning to the Extension Office no later than September 2nd as our office will be closed on September 1st in observance of Labor Day. If you have any questions, please … Continue reading ATTENTION PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS!
Center Wildcats Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2025 Center Wildcats 4-H Club Meeting Report We’re all ramped up for the Fair! The Center Wildcats 4-H club meeting focused on answering questions about project materials, preparing exhibits and project check-in. The meeting also highlighted community service efforts, including the walk-a-thon and garage sale. Members practiced their public speaking skills by giving … Continue reading Center Wildcats Meeting Minutes
Greta Pressel- Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship Winner
Greta Pressel was the first recipient awarded the Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship through the Porter County Community Foundation. The Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship is open to students who have participated in the Porter County 4-H Poultry Program for at least five years. Greta has participated in the Poultry Program for 10 years. Russell Gluth was the Poultry … Continue reading Greta Pressel- Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship Winner
2025 Porter County 4-H Fair Information
Bookmark this page. More information may be added as fair season unfolds.Following are all the answers to questions you didn’t even know you had! Your Porter County 4-H staff is here to help make your fair experience as smooth as possible. If you have any questions that aren’t answered below, contact 4-H Operations Manager Angel … Continue reading 2025 Porter County 4-H Fair Information
Lego Workshop- June 28
Lego Workshop Saturday June 28 at 10 a.m. in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds. Come and play with Legos and learn! We will be drawing names for the Lego bricks that were donated. See you on Saturday. Questions??? Call or text Cathy Williams at 219-242-3428 OR Janet Sauerwein at 219-766-3459
