Please see the attached information to learn more about what is going on this year in the project. The first meeting will be on Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM in the 4-H Building. Horse and Pony Packet
Consumer Clothing Workshop
Come learn about the Consumer Clothing project! There will be a workshop on Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 in the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Questions: Sarah Redmond, redmondsarahe@gmail.com, 219-242-2072
4-H Academy and Round Up Information
Please see the attached for the Invitation letter and sign-up form. These trips are for grades 7-12. Round Up is specifically for Grades 7-8 and Academy is for 9-12. This is for the grade they are currently in (2025-26) and not for the grade they will be in next year (2026-27). This year we will … Continue reading 4-H Academy and Round Up Information
Poultry Workshop
There will be a poultry workshop on May 14th at 6 p.m. at the office of Martz & Lucas at 105 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.  This workshop will be primarily for newer project members.  The workshop will be an introduction to the project. We will discuss bird care, how to go about selecting exhibits for the fair, the FairEntry process, what … Continue reading Poultry Workshop
Adult Chaperones Needed
Porter County 4-H is searching for adult volunteers to serve as chaperones for 4-H Academy and 4-H Round Up at Purdue University this summer. We must have chaperones in order for youth to attend as our 4-H Educator is unable to attend the trip due to 4-H Camp being at the same time. This event … Continue reading Adult Chaperones Needed
Leather Workshop – *Cancelled*
4-H Project Workshop Announcement LEATHER - great opportunity to get started on your project and learn some new techniques! Date: May 9th Beginners (Grades 3-5): 9 - 11 am Intermediate/Advanced (Grades 6-12): 12:30 - 2:30 pm Location: 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds Youth must register for the workshop via 4HOnline by following the … Continue reading Leather Workshop – *Cancelled*
Photography Workshop Dates
Here are the dates for Photography Workshops. Contact information is below for questions concerning these dates and general photography questions.
More Quality Care Dates
SAVE THE DATE | Livestock Quality Care Training The second wave of Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care (QLC) training dates for 2026 are set! Training Dates (In-Person) • Monday, April 6 – 3 PM (East Porter County School Corporation has no school this day) • Friday, April 10 – 3 PM (Duneland School Corporation has … Continue reading More Quality Care Dates
Attention Porter County 4-H Seniors!
Please fill out the county google form below and upload a photo of yourself to be recognized for your achievements on social media and in the Exhibit Building out at the 2026 Porter County Fair. Deadline to get this completed is April 15th. You will not get spotlighted on social media until your 4-H enrollment … Continue reading Attention Porter County 4-H Seniors!
Dairy Fundraiser Pick Up
Thank you to those that participated in the Dairy Project Fundraiser. The pick up for the pies will be : March 28, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Marilyn’s Bakery 8960 E. Ridge Road Hobart, IN Questions: Kathy Rodgers, krodgers3670@gmail.com, 219-670-8822
