Jay County 4-H

Jay County 4-H 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults.

In Jay County, 4-H can be found throughout the county. Contact us to learn more.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Jay County Purdue Extension Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Have a...
09/04/2026

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Jay County Purdue Extension Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Have a great weekend...

09/03/2026

🐐 Jay County 4-H Goat Club – End-of-Year Celebration! 🎉

Join us for our final Goat Club meeting of the 2026 4-H year!

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bricker’s Auctioneering

We’ll celebrate a great 4-H year together and:

🏆 Recognize our 10-year members
🙋 Nominate club officers for 2027
💡 Brainstorm ideas and start planning how we can “Make the Best Better” in 2027!

We hope all of our Goat Club members and families can join us as we celebrate 2026 and start looking ahead to another great year! 🍀🐐

Everything we do through Purdue Extension has educational value—and, even better, what we learn can be put into practice...
09/02/2026

Everything we do through Purdue Extension has educational value—and, even better, what we learn can be put into practice in our everyday lives.

Steps to a Healthy You is a great opportunity to learn simple ways to embrace a healthier and more mindful eating pattern for yourself and your whole family.

And don’t forget—many of the things we learn through Extension programs can also become great learning opportunities and 4-H projects for our youth!

Join us for this upcoming class series at the West Jay Community Center and take a step toward healthier choices for your family.

Wednesdays – September 16, 23, 30 & October 7
12:30–2:30 PM
West Jay Community Center, Dunkirk
💲 $10 at the door

Space is limited, so register today by calling 260-726-4707.

🌿 A little learning can make a big difference in the choices we make every day!

08/25/2026

Attention Farmers & Private Applicators.

DPAC Field Day — September 2, 2026

Join us for DPAC Field Day on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Davis Purdue Ag Center in Farmland, Indiana.

Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Program begins: 8:00 a.m.

Continuing Education Credits

In addition to 1 PARP point, the following category credits will be available:

CAT 1: 4 credits
CAT 11: 2 credits
CAT 14: 2 credits
RT: 4 credits
All other categories: 1 credit
CEUs Available

Soil and Water Management: 0.5 CEU
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): 1 CEU
Crop Management: 1 CEU
Lunch & Registration

Lunch is provided free of charge, but advance registration is required.

Please register by August 28 by calling 765-584-2271.

We hope you’ll join us on September 2 for a day of valuable educational opportunities, continuing education credits, and fellowship with fellow agricultural professionals.

Davis Purdue Ag Center
6230 IN-1
Farmland, IN 47340

08/25/2026

If you had a project go to the Indiana State Fair, It is time to pick up your project from the Jay County Purdue Extension Office.
Please pick them up ASAP.
Thank you!!!

YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE. A 4-H KID IS WAITING TO LEARN FROM YOU.4-H is about so much more than projects and fair time...
08/24/2026

YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE. A 4-H KID IS WAITING TO LEARN FROM YOU.

4-H is about so much more than projects and fair time. It’s about helping young people discover what they can do, build confidence, learn new skills, and grow into the people they’re capable of becoming.

And we need YOU to help make that happen.

You don’t have to be an expert. You don’t have to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to share your time, talents, knowledge, encouragement, or even a new idea.

There are many ways to get involved—from being a club leader or project volunteer to serving on a committee, helping with livestock, supporting the 4-H Council, or simply lending a hand when youth need it.

Your time today can help shape their tomorrow.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to help, but I’m not sure where I fit,” we’d love to talk with you!

Jay County Purdue Extension
260-726-4707
[email protected]

Come find your place in 4-H. Our youth are worth it.

Jenna Bricker enjoying her time at the Indiana State Fair!!! Congratulations Jenna. Thank you for sharing!!
08/22/2026

Jenna Bricker enjoying her time at the Indiana State Fair!!! Congratulations Jenna.

Thank you for sharing!!

08/20/2026

🌟 DO YOU HAVE A TALENT, HOBBY, OR SKILL YOU LOVE TO SHARE? 🌟

Jay County 4-H is looking for YOU! 💚

We are planning our upcoming 4-H workshops and would love to add some new and exciting opportunities for our 4-H members!

Our workshops are designed to give young people the opportunity to learn a new skill, try something hands-on, and create a project or gain skills they can use toward a 4-H project.

Last year, our members enjoyed workshops in:
🧶 Crochet
🎣 Sportfishing
🧵 Sewing
🎂 Cake Decorating
🌱 Soil & Water
🪵 Woodworking

Now we're looking for NEW talents and people willing to share what they know!

Maybe you have a hobby you love, a skill you've learned over the years, or a career that has given you knowledge you could pass along to young people.

We'd love to explore workshops involving things like:

📸 Photography
🎨 Painting & Art
🧵 Embroidery, Knitting or Quilting
👜 Leathercraft
💍 Jewelry Making
🕯️ Candle or Soap Making
🌸 Floral Design
🤖 Robotics & Technology
🖨️ 3-D Printing
🎬 Video Production
🐝 Beekeeping
🐦 Bird Watching & Nature
🦋 Pollinators & Gardening
🧭 Geocaching & Outdoor Skills
🔥 Camp Cooking
🚗 Basic Auto Care
🔧 Small Engines
🏡 Home Repair & Design
💰 Money Management & Entrepreneurship
…and SO much more!

You don't have to be a professional or an experienced teacher. Maybe you're simply really good at something and would enjoy showing a group of kids how to do it!

We're looking for people who can help answer the question:

👉 “What can I teach a young person to DO?”

It could be making something, creating something, learning a practical skill, exploring nature, using technology, or discovering a hobby they never knew they enjoyed.

The goal is simple: Learn a skill. Have fun. Make something. Build confidence. And maybe discover a new 4-H project along the way! 💚

If you have a talent, hobby, business, occupation, or skill that you think could make a great 4-H workshop, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Send us a message or contact the Jay County Purdue Extension Office at 260-726-4707 to share your idea.

You never know what one new skill could inspire a young person to do! 🌟

08/18/2026

🌧️4-H Families- Our Communities Need Us — Let’s Help Where We Can. 💚

With the recent flooding and devastation so close to home, many of us may have family, friends, neighbors, or community members who are being affected. During times like these, having access to reliable, research-based information can make a big difference.

We want to help connect our 4-H families and our community with resources that can help during this difficult time.

👉 Please follow the Purdue Extension East Central Region page for local Purdue Extension information, updates, resources, and helpful information for our communities. The East Central Region serves Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Jay, Randolph, and Wayne counties.

🚨 Another great resource:
Be sure to also check out the Indiana PREPared page for emergency preparedness, safety information, and helpful resources as our communities recover.

❤️ Let’s choose to help. Whether that means checking on a neighbor, helping a family member, sharing reliable information, or simply being there for someone who needs support, every little bit matters.

And remember: When you have tough questions, turn to Purdue Extension for research-based, reliable answers. Your local Purdue Extension office is here to help connect you with trusted information and resources.

Please share this post so these resources can reach the families and communities who may need them most. 💚

Unfortunately with all the rain we have had and more predicted each day this weekend. This will be rescheduled. Once a d...
08/14/2026

Unfortunately with all the rain we have had and more predicted each day this weekend. This will be rescheduled. Once a date is determined. those who rsvp'd will be contacted. Also, those who might not have been able to attend this weekend will have a chance to attend at the later date. Be on the lookout for a new date to come.

Address

126 N. Meridian Street
Portland, IN
47371

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12607264707

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