The 4-H Photography Project is offering a monthly photo contest for all Porter County 4-H members (you don’t have to be in the Photography project to participate). Each month a new prompt will be posted in the Photography Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/779770095538450) and shared via email. This month’s challenge is “Portrait vs. Landscape” and is due … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Photo Contest
Poultry Orders
The Poultry Project is excited to welcome back all our poultry enthusiasts for 2021! Orders for Turkeys are due 2/28/21, Roasters are due by 4/1/21, and Broiler orders are due 4/30/21. If you have any questions, please contact Poultry Superintendent Russ Gluth at 219-462-7748 (home) or 219-746-4906 (cell).
4-H NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge – Build a Hydraulic Mechanism
The 4-H NFPA (National Fluid Power Assoc.) Fluid Power Action Challenge is a team learning event that challenges youth in grades 6-8 to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. Each team will learn about design and build a hydraulic mechanism! Learn more at https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/Pages/FluidPower.aspx. Registration deadline is January 29th. 4-H Council will cover the … Continue reading 4-H NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge – Build a Hydraulic Mechanism
4-H Council – No January Meeting
While the 4-H Council typically meets the third Tuesday of odd-numbered months, there will be no January meeting, due to lack of agenda items. If you ever have any questions or business for the 4-H Council, don’t hesitate to reach out to President Julia Waltz at juliawaltz12@gmail.com.
Youth Mental Health First Aid – for Adults Who Interact with Youth
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a program for individuals who work with youth… like 4-H volunteers and parents! We have the opportunity, if interest exists, to host a virtual session offered on a Saturday in March for local adults. The course is a six-hour course with two hours of pre- coursework and can count … Continue reading Youth Mental Health First Aid – for Adults Who Interact with Youth
Scholarship Opportunities for 10th-12th Graders & Class of 2020 Grads – due January 25th
Indiana 4-H has several scholarship opportunities available. Information, applications, and submission instructions are available online at https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/Pages/scholarships.aspx. Applications are submitted through 4HOnline, and members must be enrolled and program fees paid for 2021 in order to submit. 2020 Grads interested in applying should contact me at joangrott@purdue.edu to have your 4HOnline account activated.
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