Washington County 4-H
4-H Mission
The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who positively impact their community and world.
4-H Vision
Indiana 4-H Youth Development strives to be the premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach their full potential.
4-H pledge 
I Pledge:
My HEAD to clearer thinking,
My HEART to greater loyalty,
My HANDS to larger service,
And my HEALTH to better living,
For my club, my community,
my country, and my world.
Contact Us
Purdue Extension - Washington County
4-H Youth Educator
806 Martinsburg Rd., Ste. 104
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4601
4-H enrollment begins October 1st!
4-H Online Enrollment Instructions
Enrolling as a RETURNING 4-H Member
Enrolling as a NEW 4-H Member
FairEntry - All project entries due between May 16 - June 1
RECORD SHEETS
- Washington County General Record Sheet
- Junior Leader Record Sheet
- Livestock Record Sheet - Grades 3-7
- Livestock Record Sheet - Grades 8-12
PROJECTS
Collections - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Collections Inventory Sheet
Construction and Architectural Replica
Crops - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Electric
Gift Wrapping - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Junior Leaders
Washington Co. Junior Leader Record Sheet
Microwave Cooking - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Recipe Card
Recycling - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Sports - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Strawberries - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Tractor and Mower Safety and Operator Skills
Mini Cake Decorating
Kindergarten
1st & 2nd Grades
Mini Cat
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Mini Crafts
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Mini Dog
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Mini Flowers
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Mini Foods
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Mini Garden
Kindergarten
1st & 2nd Grades
Mini Livestock Poster - See Handbook
Mini Livestock Showmanship - See Handbook
2023 Washington Co 4-H Handbook - coming soon
- FairEntry - All project entries due between May 16 - June 1
- FairEntry Instructions for Families
- 2023 Washington County Farmers-Merchants Fair Dates: June 18-24, 2023
- Washington County 4-H Fair Schedule
- Indiana State Fair
- Livestock Superintendents
- Beef - Michelle Larrimore, Kelsey Trueblood, Nick Purkhiser
- Dairy - Tom & Joy Godfrey
- Dairy Beef - Amber Purlee, Justin Bush
- Goats - Lindsey Tabor, Jeremy Hardwick
- Poultry - Bonita Purlee, Nicole Purlee
- Rabbits - Nicole Purlee, Denise McNew
- Sheep - Becky Day, Hannah Walker
- Swine - Tom Rosenbaum, Audranel Griffitts, Laura Batt
- Livestock Record Sheet
Grades 3-7
Grades 8-12 - 2023 Livestock Checklist
- ID Dates
Beef ID - March 9, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 pm at DC Cattle in Salem
Sheep/Goat ID - April 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the fairgrounds - Quality Livestock Care Trainings
- 2023 Livestock Fee Form - coming soon
- 2023 Livestock Pen Fee Form - coming soon
- Rabbit Form - coming soon
- Poultry Form - coming soon
- County Born & Raised Forms
2023 Beef County Born & Raised Form
2023 Swine County Born & Raised Form - Premises ID
- Livestock Auction Information - coming soon