LaPorte County 4-H - Purdue Extension

06/18/2026

📢 4-H Families, Please Note!

The LaPorte County 4-H & Purdue Extension Office will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚

We’ll be back in the office on Monday, June 22 during regular business hours. Please plan accordingly for any 4-H questions or office needs. Have a safe holiday weekend!

06/17/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating 10 Years of Growth, Leadership, and Achievement! ✨🎓

On Monday, June 15, nearly 150 LaPorte County 4-H seniors and their families gathered at the Community Building for our annual 10-Year & Senior Recognition Dinner. It was an evening filled with reflection, celebration, and recognition of the incredible accomplishments of our graduating 4-H members.

A special thank you to our guest speaker, Randi Webber, for sharing her inspiring message and encouraging our seniors as they prepare for their next adventures.

Throughout the evening, numerous scholarships and awards were presented to deserving 4-H members:

🏆 Dick Reel Memorial Scholarship
Kinley MacLeod

🏆 Dixie Paul Memorial Scholarship
Brooke Bos

🏆 Ed Gemberling Memorial Scholarship
Brooke Bos

🏆 Robert Morse Scholarships
Michael Morrison, Ava Fasshauer, and Wesley Schmidt

🏆 Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarships
Alexis Jonas, Kai Keehn, Katherine Minich, and Michael Morrison

🏆 LaPorte County 4-H Booster & Alumni Scholarships
Lyla Bannwart, Isabella Gosciniak, Sydney Hill, Brady Kessler, Brayden Mannia, Deia Mark, Zoe Pressel, and Charles Tonagel

🏆 Louie M. Daube Memorial Scholarship
Edie Chlupacek

🏆 Agricultural Association Vocational Scholarship
Wesley Schmidt

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients, graduating seniors, and 10-year members. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to the LaPorte County 4-H program. We are excited to see where your futures take you! 💚🍀

06/17/2026

🎓 Senior 4-H Members — Have You Completed Your County Survey Yet? 🎓

The countdown is on! ⏳ There are only a few days left to complete the LaPorte County Senior Survey and be featured on the TVs in the Small Projects Building during Fair Week at the 2026 LaPorte County Fair! 🌟

📅 Deadline: Friday, June 26 at 11:59 PM

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate your 4-H journey and be recognized as part of our Senior Spotlight!

📲 Complete the survey here:
https://forms.gle/3SACEsG7aDGxbbbg9

You’ve put in the hard work over the years — let us help celebrate YOU! 💚

06/16/2026

📢 4-H Early Project Drop-Off is Coming! 📢

Want to get your projects checked in before the fair rush? Early project drop-off will be available at the Small Projects Building during the following times:

🗓 Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
⏰ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily

🌟 Extended Hours:
📍 Tuesday, June 23 & Thursday, June 25
⏰ Open until 6:00 PM

Take advantage of early drop-off and get one thing checked off your fair to-do list! We can’t wait to see all of your amazing 4-H projects! 🍀🎨🧁

06/16/2026

🥛🐄 Congratulations to the LaPorte 4-H Dairy Judging Team on competing in the 2026 Indiana 4-H/FFA Dairy Judging CDE!

Representing LaPorte County were:
Back Row: Lydia Grott, Nora Ekovich, Robyn Ekovich, Abby Gamble, Josie Gamble, and Coach Mike Ekovich Sr.
Front Row: Ava Mills, Aiden Ekovich, Porter Ekovich, and Leah Gamble.

A special congratulations goes to Abby Gamble, who brought home top honors by earning High Individual - Junior Placing Total and Overall 1st Place Junior Individual! 🎉🏆

We are so proud of all of our youth for their hard work, dedication, and representing LaPorte County 4-H so well! 💚

06/15/2026

🐄🎓 June Scholarship Reminder! 🎓🐇

Today is the deadline for Beef Scholarships! If you’ve been planning to apply, now is the time to make sure your application is submitted! ⏰

Still looking for scholarship opportunities? There’s more time for these:

🐇 Rabbit Scholarships – Due July 10
🌟 Weinkauff Scholarship – Due June 30

Every scholarship application is a step toward your future—don’t leave these opportunities on the table! 🌱📚

🔗 View available scholarships and applications here:
https://extension.purdue.edu/county/laporte/4-h/scholarships.html

📍 Be sure to review requirements and deadlines for each scholarship carefully!

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

🎡🐄 26 Days Until Fair! 🐖🍀

The countdown is ON... just 26 days until Fair! ⏳

Now that FairEntry is complete, it’s time to shift gears and focus on the finish line. 🚜✨ Whether you're sewing the final stitch, practicing showmanship, brushing up on presentations, or adding those last touches to your project, now is the time to finalize and perfect everything before fair week arrives!

Every little bit of effort now helps build confidence later. Keep practicing, stay organized, and don’t forget to double-check project requirements. You’re in the home stretch! 💚

06/14/2026

📣🍀 Weekly 4-H Announcements | June 15–21 🍀📣

Fair season is officially in motion, and this week comes with a few important reminders as we head deeper into June 🐄🌽✨

🎓 Beef Scholarships Due
📅 June 15
Don’t forget to get those applications turned in before the deadline!

🧹🐖 Barn Set-Up & Clean-Up Season is Here
There will be lots of barn clean-up and set-up happening throughout the month. Be prepared and keep an eye out for project-specific updates and opportunities to help. Many hands make light work 💪🍀

🌟 10-Year & Senior Recognition Dinner
📅 June 15
⏰ 6:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate our senior 4-H members and recognize those reaching their 10-year milestone 🎉

🏢 Office Closure Reminder
The Purdue Extension Office will be closed Friday, June 19. Please plan accordingly if you need assistance.

Thanks for all you do to help make fair season successful. We’re getting closer every day 💚🍀

UPDATE AS OF 6/15/2026: NOTEBOOKS CAN BE TURNED IN UNTIL MONDAY, JUNE 22 BY 4 PM.

06/14/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Emma ✨

Over the past 10 years in 4-H, Emma has explored a variety of projects and shown many animals, including goats, sheep, rabbits, and mini equine. Today, she continues her passion for livestock through showing goats and sheep, building skills and memories that have shaped who she is.

Through 4-H, Emma has gained valuable life skills that continue to guide her as she grows and prepares for the future. Her dedication and hard work are already shining through, as she is currently both a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a Medical Assistant.

This fall, Emma will begin an exciting new chapter at Purdue University, where she will study Nursing and continue pursuing her passion for helping others.

Congratulations, Emma! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see the impact you will make in the future.