4-H Club

4-H Events Feb. 6-19

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran... Read More...

Extension Office Accepting Applications

By Linda Aldridge on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The Huntington County Extension Office is accepting applications for a summer program assistant.  Students currently enrolled in post high school educational programs are preferred. Responsibilities include general office work, preparations for the 4-H Fair and summer judging activities, coordinate Mini 4-H support and other summer extension program assistance... Read More...

4-H Jr. Leaders to Meet February 9

By Linda Aldridge on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The Huntington County 4-H Junior Leaders will meet at Heritage Hall, Hier’s Park on Thursday, February 9 from 7:00-8:30 pm.  The group will have a special program speaker and discuss upcoming community service and fundraising events, including promotion of a county-wide 4-H Club Officer Training workshop to be held on Monday, April 16... Read More...

4-H Shooting Sports classes to begin

By Linda Aldridge on Thursday, January 26th, 2012

The Huntington County 4-H Shooting Sports program begins on Sunday, February 5 with the first classroom meeting for the 4-H Pistol discipline from 2:00-4:30 pm in the Family Living Building, Hier’s Park, Huntington.  4-H members interested in taking the pistol classes and their parents must complete the necessary enrollment forms and pay the $20 registration fee and the $15 state 4-H Program fee no later than the February 5th classroom meeting... Read More...

2012 4-H Theme/Design Contest Winners

By Linda Aldridge on Thursday, January 26th, 2012

     The Huntington County 4-H Leaders Organization recently recognized the winners of the 2012 Huntington County 4-H Theme/Design Contest.  The following youth received recognition for their participation in this annual contest:

                1st place -  Cassie Hacker Lancaster Twp

               2nd place - Kayla Patrick, Clear Creek Twp

               3rd place -  Amanda Pugh, Wayne Twp

Honorable Mention - Olivia Ely, Jackson Twp and Heath Rush, Huntington Twp

     Cassie’s winning theme/design, “The Green Revolution” will be used on a variety of 4-H program materials during the year, including the Huntington County 4-H Fair Book which will be available in early March... Read More...

4-H Calendar Jan. 30 - Feb. 12

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, January 26th, 2012

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran... Read More...

4-H Open Houses & Call Out meetings

By Linda Aldridge on Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Recruitment for the 2012 Huntington County 4-H program is underway.  Four-H is a volunteer youth development and education program coordinated by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.  Its primary objectives are to assist young people in acquiring knowledge, skills, citizenship, and leadership... Read More...

4-H Board Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 17

By Linda Aldridge on Monday, January 9th, 2012

The Huntington County 4-H Fair Association will meet Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 pm, Heritage Hall, Hier’s Park, Huntington.  The board will discuss continuing plans for the 82nd Annual Huntington County 4-H Fair to be held July 13-27, 2012.

        For more information, contact Linda Aldridge, Read More...

4-H Junior Leaders to meet

By Linda Aldridge on Thursday, January 5th, 2012

The Huntington County 4-H Junior Leaders will meet on Thursday, January 12 at the New Life Food Ministry, 32 East Franklin Street, from 5:30-7:30 pm to help with the evening meal as a part of their community service outreach projects.  From 7;30-8:30 pm, the group will conduct their regularly scheduled monthly business meeting and committee reports, in addition to planning for upcoming meetings and fundraising activities... Read More...

Indiana/Poland 4-H Exchange

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

4-Hers in northeast Indiana have the opportunity to explore “and my world” next summer in Poland.  Thirty 4-Hers and adults from Indiana will travel to Poland next summer to share and learn about the 4-H program.

4-Hers will stay with host families, participate in 4-H activities and learn about daily living in Poland... Read More...

State 4-H Scholarships due January 15

By Linda Aldridge on Monday, December 12th, 2011

        Huntington County 4-H members looking for financial assistance with upcoming post-high school educational efforts are encouraged to apply for state 4-H scholarships.  Available scholarships include:

4-H Beef ID Day scheduled

By Linda Aldridge on Monday, December 12th, 2011

        Huntington County will hold its annual 4-H Beef Identification Day on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the cattle barns, Hier’s Park, Huntington.  Huntington County 4-H members planning to exhibit beef steers and/or non-registered breeding heifers must bring their animals for weighing, identification and ear-tagging between the hours of 9:00 am – 12:00 noon on January 7... Read More...

4-H Junior Leaders to meet

By Linda Aldridge on Monday, November 7th, 2011

The Huntington County 4-H Junior Leaders will meet on Thursday, November 17, 7:00-8:30 pm, at the 4-H Community Building, Hier’s Park, Huntington. The group will spend some time making holiday cards for military personnel.

        The Huntington County 4-H Junior Leader organization is open to all youth in grades 7-12 and provides an opportunity for 4-H members to learn more about the county 4-H program and to become involved in community leadership and service... Read More...

Volunteer Adult 4-H Leaders Needed

By Linda Aldridge on Monday, November 7th, 2011

The Huntington County 4-H program is in need of adult volunteers to assist with the leadership and guidance of community based 4-H clubs.  4-H clubs involve youth from grade 3 through grade 12 in a variety of activities from learning how to run a business meeting to learning new skills in project work to gaining a greater sense of the community through service and outreach projects... Read More...

4-H Fair Board meeting scheduled

By Linda Aldridge on Monday, November 7th, 2011

The Huntington County 4-H Fair Association will meet Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 pm at Heritage Hall, Hier’s Park.  The board will review proposed 4-H project rule changes, approve committee assignments, and continue planning efforts towards the 82nd annual Huntington County 4-H Fair to be held July 13-27, 2012... Read More...