Purdue Extension - LaPorte County 4-H

10/12/2026

📢 4-H REMINDER: The Office Is Closed Today!
Our Purdue Extension–LaPorte County office is closed today, Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.
We’ll be back and ready to help Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 AM! 🐴🌱💛
Enjoy the holiday, 4-H families! 🎉

10/11/2026

🍀📣 Weekly 4-H Announcements | October 12–18 📣🍀

Here’s what’s happening with LaPorte County 4-H this week!

🇺🇸 Monday, October 12
🏢 Purdue Extension - LaPorte County will be CLOSED for Columbus Day.
We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 AM!

🏹 Thursday, October 15
Archery - ALL AGES
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Community Building

🐶 Dog Clinic
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Small Projects Building

We hope to see you at one of this week’s activities! 🍀💚

10/10/2026

Indiana 4-H has seen the incredible growth of our 4-H’ers firsthand. We’re proud to celebrate [tag National 4-H]’s impact in building a ready generation!

10/09/2026

📢 4-H Office Closure Reminder!

The Purdue Extension–LaPorte County office will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day.

We’ll be back in the office and ready for a new 4-H week on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 AM! 🐴🐄🌱

Have a wonderful holiday weekend, 4-H families! 💛

10/09/2026

💚 A small donation can make a big difference. This fall, Casey's and 4-H are teaming up to help more young people become Beyond Ready for career, life, and their future. From September 30–October 11, round up your instore purchase at Casey’s, or add a donation to your online or app order through October 31. Every dollar helps support local 4-H programs that empower youth with leadership, problem-solving, and workforce-ready skills.

10/09/2026

Thanks to all our the donations that were made for the annual Stock the Trailer, LaPorte County was #1 in Northern Indiana with a total of 23,246 pounds of food! Not only did we raise the most in our regions, we raised the most in the state! We couldn't do it without our community!

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 1, 2026) – This summer, 4-H youth across Indiana collected 181,152 pounds of food for 52 local food banks through the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer competition.

10/09/2026

Interested in the future of AI in agriculture? 👩‍💻🍀

The National 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge is now open and provides youth with an opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to address real-world agricultural challenges. Participants will develop solutions, build their STEM and problem-solving skills, and learn about emerging technologies that are shaping the future of agriculture.

The project involves developing an idea and recording a pitch video on how AI can help solve a problem in agriculture.

The submission period is open through November 16!

Learn more at the link in the comments. 👇Questions? Reach out to Rachel Haselby at [email protected]

Graphic credit: National 4-H

10/09/2026

It’s National 4-H Week! Indiana 4-H is thrilled to celebrate the dedication and resilience of our 4-H’ers. We’re helping shape a new generation of youth who are prepared to take on whatever the future holds!

10/09/2026

🍎🎃 2026 JamBOOree PHOTO DUMP! 👻📸

From our delicious Apple Crunch 🍎 to meeting our amazing volunteers, exploring project opportunities, and enjoying all the spooky fun, our 2026 JamBOOree was full of great memories! 🧡💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday, October 6, and to all the wonderful volunteers who shared their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm to make the night a success! We hope these photos bring back some fun memories and get everyone excited for the year ahead! 🐄🐴🐑🐰

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📣
🗓️ New 4-H Year registration begins NOVEMBER 1!

Whether you're returning for another year or thinking about joining 4-H for the first time, we're excited to kick off the 2026–2027 4-H year with you! There's so much to explore, learn, and experience through 4-H, and we can't wait to see what this year brings! 🌟

📸 Scroll through to relive the fun, celebrate our volunteers, and get ready for another amazing year of LaPorte County 4-H!

10/08/2026

💚Thankful Thursday is here!🍀

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible 4-H volunteers, professionals, and parents who make Indiana 4-H stronger every day. Their encouragement, guidance, and support help young people build confidence, discover new passions, and become .

Who has made a difference in your 4-H journey? Give them a shoutout in the comments!