Porter County 4-H - Purdue Extension

Porter County 4-H - Purdue Extension Contact us today to learn more on how we help youth thrive. 4-H is the only federally authorized youth serving organization.

Porter County 4-H introduces youth to life skills while preparing young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside peers and adults. It is also the largest youth serving organization in the country. It is a volunteer-led organization that reaches youth through a variety of programs in both rural and urban settings. 4-H provides fun, educatio

nal opportunities at the local, state, national, and international levels. 4-H programs are hands-on, age-appropriate, and university-based. 4-H helps youth improve their self-confidence; learn subject matter; and develop important skills including leadership, citizenship, communication, and decision-making that can be applied over a lifetime. For older teens, 4-H also offers opportunities to develop and test their leadership skills as 4-H volunteers and working with youth. For Adults, 4-H offers opportunities for training in a variety of areas including youth development, instruction, and more.

One of our own getting recognized at 4-H Round Up/Academy last week.
06/16/2026

One of our own getting recognized at 4-H Round Up/Academy last week.

06/16/2026

There is still time for your 4-H club to sign up to present an education station at the Indiana State Fair! Draw attention to your 4-H club, provide 4-H members the opportunity to share and teach skills learned from their 4-H experiences, and earn money for your 4-H club. Visit purdue.ag/educationstation to learn more, and submit applications to your county Purdue Extension office by June 15.

Area X Tractor Contest DetailsDate: Saturday, June 13thTime: 8 AM – 10 AM CST | 9 AM – 11 AM ESTLocation: LaPorte County...
06/02/2026

Area X Tractor Contest Details
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 8 AM – 10 AM CST | 9 AM – 11 AM EST
Location: LaPorte County Fairgrounds: 2581 IN-2, La Porte, IN 46350

Registration Deadline for the Area Contest is June 8, 2026 in 4-H Online.
https://2026AreaXTractorContest.4honline.com

If your county is NOT hosting a County contest, your youth may participate in the Area Date as their County and Area Run. If your county is hosting a county contest, the youth need to participate in that date to qualify for the Area Contest. Feel free to reach out to me individually to discuss this 😊

As a reminder, each youth can only compete in ONE tractor at the Area level. If they qualify for multiple tractors at the county level, they need to select what tractor they will be riding at the Area Contest.

Proud to announce our 2026 4-H Summer Media Intern - Zoe Pressel!She is a communications student at Valparaiso Universit...
05/29/2026

Proud to announce our 2026 4-H Summer Media Intern - Zoe Pressel!

She is a communications student at Valparaiso University hoping to graduate in 2029. She was a ten year 4-H member at LaPorte County. She has a passion for all things 4-H and animals. She graduated from Tri-Township High School.

You may receive communication from her this summer as we gear up for the busy season!

Let the chick hatching madness begin at Cooks Corners Elementary School!
05/21/2026

Let the chick hatching madness begin at Cooks Corners Elementary School!

05/19/2026

The Porter County 4-H Council will be having their last meeting before the Porter County Fair (Official) tonight at the 4-H Building out at the Fairgrounds starting at 7 pm.

Send a message to learn more

Attention families going to the Indiana State Fair to Exhibit:
05/15/2026

Attention families going to the Indiana State Fair to Exhibit:

CALLING ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS!! Join the Indiana State Fair Livestock staff for a Zoom meeting to explain, clarify, and answer questions about rules before entries open. The meeting will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 7PM EST. All are welcome to join! Zoom link will be posted on Facebook 45 minutes before the meeting starts.

The Floriculture Workshop originally scheduled for this weekend is cancelled.
05/15/2026

The Floriculture Workshop originally scheduled for this weekend is cancelled.

🚨 Reminder: TOMORROW is the May 15 Deadline! 🚨Don’t miss these important Porter County 4-H deadlines for youth exhibitin...
05/14/2026

🚨 Reminder: TOMORROW is the May 15 Deadline! 🚨

Don’t miss these important Porter County 4-H deadlines for youth exhibiting livestock and participating in summer opportunities:

✅ Last call for Youth Enrollment with Payment who are exhibiting livestock
✅ Animal IDs due in 4-H Online for beef, dairy cattle, goats, equine, sheep, and swine
✅ Cat, Dog, & Pigeon paperwork due to the Extension Office
✅ Livestock DNA samples due for State Fair eligibility
✅ Camp registration for campers closes

Please make sure all items are completed and submitted by tomorrow, May 15!

If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Purdue Extension - Porter County office. 🍀

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155 Indiana Avenue, Ste 301
Valparaiso, IN
46383

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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