The annual LaPorte-Porter 4-H Camp will be held June 7th-9th at Camp Mack on the shores of Lake Waubee in Milford, Indiana! This regional leadership opportunity will allow you to sharpen your communication, teamwork, leadership, and more! Counselors take on much responsibility as they participate in planning, implementing, and directing camp activities. Responsible 4-H members … Continue reading LaPorte-Porter 4-H Camp Counselor Application
Sign up for Unsaved Projects- due February 17
We have projects in 4-H Online that are not saving. Here is the list: Communications: Creative Writing Communications: Verbal Communications Construction & Architectural Replica: Farm Scene Construction & Architectural Replica: Lego County Project: American Heritage County Project: Aquatic Science County Project: Collections County Project: Crops: Corn, Forages, Small Grains, Soybeans County Project: Fire Safety County Project: Herpetology County Project: Model Bridge County Project: Music County Project: Nature Discovery … Continue reading Sign up for Unsaved Projects- due February 17
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
Saying farewell after 20 wonderful years
A note from our 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator... Dear Porter County 4-H Community: It’s with mixed emotions that I share that on February 12th I will celebrate 20 years with Purdue Extension as the Porter County 4-H Educator... and my final day with Purdue Extension will be on February 17th. This has not been … Continue reading Saying farewell after 20 wonderful years
REMC paying for 4-H Enrollment fees
Kankakee Valley REMC is pleased to offer assistance to Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers who have children enrolled in 4-H. We are offering to reimburse families the program fees (state and county when applicable) for the 2023-2024 4-H year. How to get a receipt for enrollment fees: Log into your 4-H Online account Click on the … Continue reading REMC paying for 4-H Enrollment fees
Sheep Tag-In
Sheep Tag-In for sheep project members will be on Saturday, April 29th from 8:00-10:00 AM. It will take place at the south end of the Sheep Barn at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Questions: Ashley Rugg, Sheep Superintendent 219-405-1621 hamanash@gmail.com
Attention: Dog Workshops
Jump Building Workshop and Agility Practice Wednesday, February 8th 5:30-7PM in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds. Orientation Night- for all members (no dogs at this workshop please!) Tuesday, February 21st 5:30-6:30PM in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds
Junior Pork Day at Purdue
Saturday, March 4th Junior Pork Day at Purdue will be held on Saturday, March 4th at Purdue's new Animal Sciences Meat Lab - the Land O' Lakes, Inc. Center at 720 Clinic Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Pre-registration is not required. Registration is $5 (lunch included) and will take place on-site from 8:30-9:00 a.m. EST. … Continue reading Junior Pork Day at Purdue
Goat Clinic Opportunity
March 18, 202310:00a-2:00p CSTJoin us for a day full of information from special guests Dr. Meggan Freeland Moore, Brent Moore, and Bailey Bergherm. Belstra Milling Administration Building424 15th Street SE #9367 Demotte, IN 46310 FREE event with lunch provided!90 person room capacity! Please RSVP by March 5th at https://forms.gle/k1aNwnnGbjP5S2JG7 Questions? Contact Vanessa Donovan, Marketing & Education … Continue reading Goat Clinic Opportunity
2023 Porter County 4-H Handbook Available
The 2023 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at https://bit.ly/2023PorterCo4HHandbook. 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 2023 Porter County 4-H Handbook Available
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