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.
If you know someone who would benefit from 4-H but didn't have time in the past, invite them to sign up. The can go to in.4honline.com or call 812-547-7084 to enroll. Fee waivers can be given to anyone in need by contacting Cathy Boerste. With so many youth programs canceled or postponed, many youth are looking for a way to make new friends and learn new skills. There are lots of projects that parents can work with their children to learn and make at home with few extra supplies needed. As a
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
The Extension Office offers the following project supplies for sale. We recommend that you purchase poster supplies here to ensure that you are using the correct size. It is difficult to find poster backing in the correct size at local stores. Call the Extension office at 812-547-7084 to arrange a contact-less pickup. Poster Set: white poster board, cardboard backing, plastic sleeve $2 Plastic Sleeve: poster or salon print $1 Cardboard Ba
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.
The deadline to enroll animals for exhibit at the county fair has been extended to June 1. An email was sent with the details. If you didn't receive it, please contact the Extension office. Some have asked if they should purchase animals since the way that projects are exhibited may change or be postponed. This is a decision that each family will need to make, and with the animal enrollment deadline extended, you will know about the county fair changes before the June 1 deadline.
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
The Perry County 4-H Fair Schedule is now available.
Out of an abundance of caution and in an effort to keep our youth, volunteers, and community safe, the Perry County 4-H Council and Fairgrounds Committee in partnership with Purdue Extension Perry County, has elected to have the 2020 Perry County 4-H Fair virtually. The health and safety requirements that we had to meet were ones that weren't feasible for us to accomplish. This was a very difficult decision to make as all of us wish that we could have a fair that looks similar to previous fairs.
Thank you all for your patience as we adjust to the many changes this year. To help you understand some of these changes and know what is planned for this summer, please see the attached Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions or want clarifications, please contact Cathy Boerste by email or cell phone.
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.
