4H Parents – Porter County Farm Bureau will only be contributing to auction participants who are Farm Bureau Members in Porter County. If you are a member in a surrounding county, you can request your county be designated as Porter for next year. Or your 4-Her can become a student member and select Porter County … Continue reading Update- 4-H Livestock and Porter County Farm Bureau Members
Clover Cafe
Greetings 4-H Families and Leaders! I am so excited that we will be returning to the fair and all the excitement that goes with it! I am sure you are looking forward to seeing your projects displayed in the Exhibit Hall, showing off the work you have done to prepare your livestock for competition, riding some … Continue reading Clover Cafe
Official Pre-Fair & Fair 4-H Schedule
Updated 07/05/2021 - Exhibit check-in and check-out times extended. Please consider attending later to help us de-densify our crowd! Go to https://portercounty4h.org/2021fair for a complete listing of all fair-related 4-H information! The Porter County Agricultural Society (aka the Porter County Fair Board) is working hard in conjunction with local health officials and 4-H volunteers to … Continue reading Official Pre-Fair & Fair 4-H Schedule
Liberty Sunsetters Meeting Minutes (June)
The Liberty Sunsetter’s met on Sunday, June 27th at Sunset Hill Farm Park. The meeting was called to order at 3pm, beginning with the American and 4-H pledges. Then, we went into the reports. Last month, we had our Firehouse Subs fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped out the club. Our day … Continue reading Liberty Sunsetters Meeting Minutes (June)
Dairy Project Information
#1 Fair Entry needs to be completed and submitted by Friday June 25th. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to myself or the extension office and we will be happy to get them taken care of. This is important! If you do not complete Fair Entry and submit it you may … Continue reading Dairy Project Information
Dairy Workshop and Barn Set Up
We will have a Dairy Workshop, mainly for first year members to practice in the Show Arena. Although all members are welcome to attend. It will be Tuesday, June 29 at 5:00 PM in the Show Arena at the Porter County Fairgrounds. Barn Set Up for Dairy project members is on July 10. It starts … Continue reading Dairy Workshop and Barn Set Up
Celebration Sale Update
As you are getting your animals ready for the fair, we encourage you to get your buyers ready for the Celebration Sale! The easiest way is to simply thank your buyers from last year and remind them of the sale date and time. The buyer pool is changing and it is important that all participants … Continue reading Celebration Sale Update
BBQ Workshop
There will be a BBQ Workshop on Sunday, June 27 @ 5:00 PM at the Dr. Jeff Weitzel residence. The workshop will take place outside at his address, 15 S 100 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385. Feel free to bring a charcoal grill and items to grill. Dr. Jeff Weitzel drjeffweitzel@gmail.com 219-508-9716
Vet Science Workshop
There will be a Workshop for Vet Science members on Sunday, June 27 at 1:00 PM. It will take place at the Porter County Pet Clinic, 1699 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Jeff Weitzel drjeffweitzel@gmail.com 219-508-9716
Lego Workshop- June 21
There will be a Lego Workshop on Monday, June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Buggy Wheel Pavilion at the Porter County Fairgrounds. There are 12 bags of Legos to give away plus base plates. Members must attend a workshop to get their name in the box. If you need rules and record sheets, e-mail … Continue reading Lego Workshop- June 21
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