LaPorte County Swine Project

06/04/2026

🚨 YQCA Certificates Due June 12! 🚨

Planning to show livestock at the Fair? Your YQCA Certificate must be turned in to the Extension Office by Thursday, June 12 in order to be eligible to show.

✅ Completed the in-person Quality Livestock Care Training with Kelsey?
Good news — we already have your certificate on file, so no need to send anything!

💻 Still need to complete YQCA? Visit yqcaprogram.org to complete the training online.

📩 If you completed YQCA online, please submit a copy of your certificate by:
• Bringing it to the Extension Office
• OR emailing it to [email protected]

Don’t wait until the last minute — make sure everything is turned in and Fair-ready! 🐮🐷🐑🐐

06/01/2026

‼️‼️‼️FairEntry closes June 12th‼️‼️‼️

Please remember to reserve your pens in FairEntry. A $5 fee per requested pen will be collected at check-in during the fair. Funds collected will go towards future shavings cost & gate placements.

Exhibitors are also responsible for fully stripping and cleaning their pens after their pigs have been removed from the fairgrounds.

05/21/2026

Last chance. The list is quite large for those that have NOT completed the class. This is MUST in order to show at fair. Must be complete by June 12th.

🐄⏳ Final Call: QLC Classes Still Available! 🐖🐐

We’ve reached the home stretch — and there are still spots left in our FINAL Indiana Quality Livestock Care (QLC/YQCA) classes!

📅 June 1
🕘 9:00 AM
🕛 12:00 PM

If you’re showing beef, dairy, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, or swine, this certification is required to exhibit at the fair. Don’t let this deadline sneak up on you!

📲 Register through 4-H Online to save your seat
💵 Remember to bring $3 with you to class

Once these June 1 sessions are full, that’s it — no more in-person options left! Secure your spot now and finish strong heading into fair season 🌟

❓Can't do an in-person class? You can complete the equivalent of this program at yqcaprogram.org by June 12, 2026.
📲 Once you have completed this course, please email a copy of your certificate to [email protected]

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

Today is the deadline! If you plan to show at the Indiana State Fair be sure your DNA envelopes are turned in today too!

⏰🚨 FINAL CALL: LIVESTOCK DEADLINE TONIGHT! 🚨⏰

4-H families—this is it! All livestock project enrollments must be submitted in 4-H Online by 11:59 PM TONIGHT (May 15). 🐄🐖🐑🐐

❗ This is a HARD DEADLINE
❗ No late entries, no exceptions
❗ If not enrolled, you cannot show at the fair

Don’t let all your hard work miss the ring—log in now, double check your projects, and verify before midnight! 🕛✅

📅 FairEntry opens tomorrow (May 16)

Finish strong—we can’t wait to see you at the fair! 💚🍀

05/14/2026

Friday. Is. The. Deadline.
Questions???? Call the LaPorte County 4-H - Purdue Extension office! Do not wait until the last minute!

🤔💡 DID YOU KNOW? 💡🤔

All livestock project enrollments must be submitted in 4-H Online by May 15 at 11:59 PM to be eligible to show at the fair. 🐄🐖🐑🐐

❗ This is a HARD DEADLINE
❗ No late entries or extensions
❗ If not enrolled, you cannot participate in livestock shows

It’s easy to miss—but it’s one of the most important dates of the 4-H year!

Take a few minutes today to log in, check your projects, and make sure everything is submitted. ✅

📣 FairEntry opens May 16

Stay on track and keep those fair dreams rolling! 💚🍀

05/12/2026

Weight clarification
ALL Gilts 220lbs- up
ALL Barrows 220-300lbs

05/06/2026

This is NOT an option. Questions call the LaPorte County 4-H - Purdue Extension office!

🚨 IMPORTANT 4-H ANIMAL DEADLINE 🚨

This is your reminder that May 15 at 11:59 PM is a HARD DEADLINE for all animal project enrollments in 4-H Online. 🐄🐖🐑🐐

❗ If your livestock projects are not entered by this deadline, you will NOT be eligible to show at the fair. There are no extensions and no exceptions.

Don’t wait until the last minute—double check your enrollments and make sure everything is submitted on time! ✅

📅 FairEntry opens May 16 for project entries.

Let’s get those projects locked in and ready for a great fair season! 💚🍀

05/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Indiana State Fair Entries open May 18th at 10AM for all competitions. Have questions? Email [email protected]

05/05/2026

Now that your pigs have been tagged they need entered in 4H Online by May 15th.
Step by step instructions are in the post below.