The 2024 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at https://bit.ly/2024PorterCo4HHandbook. 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 2024 Porter County 4-H Handbook
January 16th Council Meeting CANCELLED
4-H Council meeting for January 16th is cancelled due to the frigid temperatures and will be rescheduled. Be on the lookout for announcement of rescheduled date.
10 Year Member Recognition Email
Welcome to your 10th year in Porter County 4-H! I hope your senior year is going well as there are so many great milestones taking place for you. At the Porter County Fair, we love to showcase our 10-year members and seniors in the Exhibit Building. Below you will find a link to a form where … Continue reading 10 Year Member Recognition Email
TWO DAYS LEFT TO ENROLL!
Friendly Reminder that there is only TWO days left to enroll in 4-H! The deadline for enrollment in the 2024 4-H program year is Monday, January 15th! Our office is closed Monday to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you have questions, do not hesitate to email me at myersjn@purdue.edu. Stay Warm!
Poultry Project Order Forms
Here are the order forms for Turkeys and Roaster/Broiler. Please read the forms carefully and take notice of deadlines.  Turkey Order Form Roaster - Broiler - Order Form
Jackson Volunteers Monthly Meeting
The Jackson Volunteers will have their monthly meeting on January 28th at 3pm. We will meet at Fieldstone Farms, 435 E 725 N in Valparaiso. Bring your questions about enrollment! Thanks!! Heather Compton 219-331-8655 hcompton@chestertonfire.org
January 16- 4-H Council Meeting
Join us for our January Council meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 7:00 in Room 102A of the Government building. If you are a member of the budget committee, we ask that you make this meeting a priority as we will be presenting the 2024 budget for a vote at the meeting. Other committees … Continue reading January 16- 4-H Council Meeting
Liberty Sunsetters Meeting Minutes
On December 17th, the Liberty Sunsetters tested out their architectural skills by designing and decorating gingerbread houses. Next, they decorated cookies which they ate for their refreshments. The next meeting will be at Sunset Hills County Park on Sunday, January 21, 2024 @ 3 pm. Sunsetters, please, keep checking our Facebook Page and your email … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters Meeting Minutes
4-H Beef Workshop
The Porter County 4-H Beef Project would love to invite all surrounding counties 4-H youth to attend a free Beef Workshop on February 25th, 2024 where Richey Show Steers will discuss topics related to feeding, nutrition, and daily hair care for beef cattle. Sullivan Supply will also have a trailer on site for any grooming … Continue reading 4-H Beef Workshop
2024 Cooking Around the World
Cooking Around the World, a 6-week virtual program, starts January 20. Youth can join presenters that share step-by-step instructions to create a dish from various cultures from the comfort of their own home. Â Our goal is to increase cooking skills, teach kitchen safety, and increase cultural awareness.
