Daviess County 4-H
Welcome to 4-H in Daviess County!
As the largest youth development program in the nation, 4-H is 100+ years old.
4-H programs, conducted by Purdue Extension, operate in each of Indiana’s ninety two counties. The 4-H program provides opportunities for youth in grades K-2/Mini 4-H and for youth in grades 3-12.
4-H experiences provide hands on learning as guided by adult staff and volunteers through after school programs, 4-H camps, award trips and 4-H community clubs.
4-H is for youth from towns/cities as well as from rural communities.
For more information such as dates, projects, activities, etc. please see sections below
To join 4-H, go to the 4-H Online website on or after October 1, 2023 - Click Here or see below for directions and links.
Should you need assistance or have any questions, regarding the Daviess County 4-H Program, please call the office, 812-254-8668 and we will be happy to assist you.
Contact Us and Quick Links
Purdue Extension - Daviess County
Wes Richardson
4-H Youth Development Educator
richa276@purdue.edu
812-254-8668
2024 4-H Show Schedule - click here
10 YR Members
10-year member info. page - https://forms.gle/wHdmyvqpaY9oYWXi9
Livestock Training - LAST CALL
4-H Quality Livestock Care Training, June 27 at 6 PM at the 4-H Food Court
** Last in-person training with Wes - Registration Not Required
If you need a copy of your Certificate for the ISF please email Amelia at ray180@purdue.edu
Newsletters
May - No newsletter
Miscellaneous Directions
Click here for event directions
Click here for directions for Fair Entry
** Forms are at the bottom of this page
Daviess County 2023-2024 4-H Handbook
Questions call the office at 812-254-8668 or
Email Wes at richa276@purdue.edu
Link to State 4-H Project Site - Click Here
Project Supplies
Items needed may be requested via 4-H Online (2024 4-H Manuals & Forms) or you may stop by the office. When requesting via 4-H Online, please allow 48 hours for orders to be assembled. Please see list below for current inventory - items are on a first come first serve basis and may be depleted through-out the year. Thank you!
Entomology card packet - $5.50
Foam Board - $3.75
Insect pin vial - $3.75
Poster Sleeve - $1.25
Salon Sleeve (photo) $1.00
Shake light - $16.00 (3 available)
White poster board - .50
To order additional electric supplies visit EE in a box at - http://www.eeinabox.com/
Creative Wrap - No manual. See Handbook for Guidelines.
Cupcake Decorating - No manual. See Handbook for Guidelines
Family Camping - No manual. See Handbook for Guidelines.
Greeting Card - No manual. See Handbook for Guidelines.
International - See Handbook for Clarification of Guidelines.
Recycling - Intermediate & Advanced
Scarecrow - No manual. See Handbook for Guidelines.
Small Animals - See Handbook for Guidelines
Sports - No manual. See Handbook for Guidelines.
Sunflower - No manual. See Handbook for Guidelines.
Welding - Manual - 1st year welding mebers only. See Handbook for Guidelines.
Daviess County - Mini Manuals
Please see the Daviess County 4-H Handbook for exhibit guidelines
Mini Livestock - see handbook for guidelines & important information (link above)
Mini liability livestock form - required (k-2) for ALL livestock projects.
FORMS & RECORD Sheets for Grades 3 - 12
Required for Green Record Book
- My Record of Achievement
- Summary Record Sheet - For your Grade
- Livestock Record Sheet - Required in Green Book if you show animals that require YQCA Training.
Project Record Sheets
Crops: Alfalfa, Corn, Soybeans & Wheat - (ONLY 1 copy attached to your project)
Consumer Clothing - (required only in your notebook)
Recycling - (required only in your notebook) - see project leaflet above for forms
Craft Cards, Food Recipe Cards are available on State Project page
BOAH - Premises Registration - MUST Have Premises ID for tagging - REQUIRED
Indiana Quality Care Livestock Training Dates - Daviess County - LAST CALL
June 27 - 4-H Food Court, 6 PM - registration not required
YQCA Classes are only available online
MINI Liability Release form - click here for the printable PDF form. This form is requirement by all mini 4-H'ers showing live animals.
Animal Identification Information page - you will find 4-H ID Requirements, Directions for entering animals in 4-H Online, vaccination forms and other helpful information
ON THE STATE SITE (CLICK HERE): Then choose species desired
Poultry Bleeds -
1. Call the Extension Office test see if local tester is available - 812-254-8668
2 Call SIPAC to have the testing done. However, the cost is $30 plus $1 per bird and you need to call before arriving to make sure someone is available. Normal hours are 8 AM - 5 PM (Mon - Fri). Prices may be updated for the 2023 - 2024 4-H Program Year.
Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center (SIPAC)
11367 East Purdue Farm Road
Dubois, IN 47527
Phone: 812-678-3411
Indiana State Fair Dates for 2024 - August 2, 2024 - August 18, 2024
- Blue Ribbon Wranglers
- Cindy Barber
- Valerie Clarke
- Classy Clovers
- Aaron Korff
- Cliff Armstrong
- Country Cougars - meets in Odon
- Stacey Berry
- Josh Dove
- Jenny Dove-Farley
- Hearts At Home
- Shannon Smith
- Chadd Smith
- Jefferson
- Chris Jarrett
- Shawna Brinson
- Jr. Leaders
- Sylvia & Roger Clinton
- Wes Richardson
- Kidding Around
- Megan Nowling
- Jerry Lubbehusen
- Shooting Sports
- Jody Schultheis
- April Sircy-Carrico
- JR Crew
- Jason Hedrick
- Gordon Keith
- Spurs & Saddles
- Lancy Shaw
- Lauren Wininger
- Sugarland Club
- Contact the Office for leader information at 812-254-8668
- UnderDogs
- Kensay Babrick
- Kristin Ferguson
- Vikings - Meets in Montgomery
- Heather Madison
- Jessica (Jess) Barber
To become a volunteer in Daviess County
Additional Volunteer information - Click Here
Current Volunteers may re-enroll using this link - 4-H Online
4-H Enrollment Begins
Early enrollment maximizes all the experiences, trips, and opportunities that 4-H has to offer. Questions call 812-254-8668.
Enrollment is easy as 1, 2, 3
- Grades K - 2 - $5.00 per member for the year
- Grades 3 - 12 - $20.00 per member for the year
- Family maximum is $60 per family
- Family assistance is available for those in need
3. Step By Step Directions
New Member - Please contact the office at 812-254-8668
2023-2024 4-H Board of Directors Listing
Barr-Reeve - Kelly Cummings and Chadd Smith
Bogard - Travis Yoder
Elmore - Jerry Lubbehusen
Harrison - Scott Armes - Chairman
Madison & Van Buren - Eden Bault
Madison & Van Buren - Brandt Lawyer
Steele - Mike Nowling
Veale - Paul Flint
Washington - Tara Parsons and Kevin Frette
At-Large - JJ Arney
Treasurer - Eric Lane
Ext. Homemakers - Sylvia Clinton - Co. Chairman
Farm Bureau - Phil Flint
Extension Board Representative - TBD
Grounds Committee Representative - Chance Berry
At Large, Livestock Chairman - Josh Dove
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