Find the 2018 Purdue Extension--Perry County Newsletters here.
The 2018 Perry County 4-H Handbook contains important information about the 4-H program and exhibit requirements. Hard copies may be ordered from the Extension Office for $10.
Download the 2019 Perry County 4-H Handbook here.
Download the 2020 Perry County 4-H Handbook Here
4-H prepares youth to be productive members of society by teaching life skills and career preparation and by instilling a sense of community responsibility. Hands-on learning opportunities allow youth to select projects and activities that fit their interests and encourage progressive skill development.
Help needed! Have you ever wondered about decisions that 4-H makes, projects that are offered, and activities and events that are sponsored, or wanted to see other things offered? Join the 4-H Council and be a part of these and other important decisions. A small group of dedicated volunteers meet on the first Tuesday of each month to plan and conduct the Perry County 4-H program. The 4-H Council needs a representative from each 4-H Club (parent, club leader, or club officer), and several at
When the call for help went out for people to help lift and carry 2600 boxes of food that weighed 25 pounds, the Jr. Leaders stepped up and helped. Heat, rain, and face coverings didn't deter them from helping Catholic Charities unload trucks with donated boxes of dairy and produce. Cars lined up at St. Paul's Church as volunteers carried these boxes to vehicles. The Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution provides a market to farmers and food to families in need. The next distribution of
4-H club work helps to prepare youth to be productive members of society by teaching life skills, career preparation, and by instilling a sense of responsibility. Hands on learning opportunities are provided to allow youth to select projects and activities that fit their interests and encourage progressive skill development. The impact of 4-H serves a public good by not only benefiting those enrolled in the program, but through community service and developing leadership and job readiness skills
While it isn't possible for 4-H and other Extension programs to meet face-to-face until at least July 1, meetings and programs will continue remotely. If your club has not yet met or set a meeting, reach out to your club leaders to find out when you will meet. Several options for remote meetings are available including Zoom, Google Hangouts, WebEx, etc. Many include a phone number so members without internet can connect by phone. Club officers are asked to work with the adult leaders to find the
Hands to Larger Service Projects Kudos to all of the 4-H'ers, parents, and leaders who are supporting youth in helping others through a variety of service projects. These service projects include the Guillaume Family from Branchville Bunch who provided St. Martin's Food Pantry with much-needed items like canned meat and beans, soups, crackers, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, peanut butter and more. Leopold Gang and Gatchel 4-H Clubs had several members clean up the roadway in their area.
Who could have imagined how much the world would change since the last newsletter! Change is hard for everyone, and when it does happens, we like for it to occur slowly and in ways that we can control. It's no wonder that we have spent weeks in shock. Yet, there are so many lessons for us all in the way the world has changed. Hopefully, you are adjusting and finding some good in these changes. Now that we've had a little time to adjust and realize that in spite of our best efforts, we control
Perry County 4-H'ers have accomplished a lot this year. Watch this video to see their projects and other accomplishments.
Perry County Junior Leaders is open to all Perry County 4-H Members in grades 7-12. Its purpose is to help build leadership and job readiness skills in 4-H youth, to help facilitate county 4-H activities, and to provide additional community service opportunities to its members.
In person 4-H meetings, programs, and activities are currently permitted once a safety plan has been approved. This requires some planning as the it must be submitted to Cathy Boerste at least three weeks before the event. She will review the plan and send it to the Director of Extension for his approval. These plans are required to help ensure that we conduct 4-H events in a way that minimizes the risk of spreading COVID-19 and other diseases. Once a plan is accepted, it can be used for future
