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
Taylor Chastain
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, 2026

PROJECTS
Anything Goes - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Barn Quilts - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Berries - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Collections - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Collections Inventory Sheet
Construction and Architectural Replica
Consumer Clothing Fashion Revue
Crops - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Cupcake Decorating - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Electric
Farm Toy Scene - (County-only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Gift Wrapping - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Gift Wrapping Information Card
Junior Leaders- (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Lawn & Garden Tractor Safety & Operator Skills
Microwave Cooking - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Microwave Recipe Card
Recycling - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Sports - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Tractor Safety and Operator Skills
Zero-Turn Mower Safety & Operator Skills
2025-2026 Washington County Mini 4-H Handbook
Mini 4-H Projects:
*Mini Anything Goes
*Mini Bugs
*Mini Cake Decorating
*Mini Cats
*Mini Collections
*Mini Computers
*Mini Crafts
*Mini Dog
*Mini Dog Obedience/Agility
*Mini Farm Toy Scene
*Mini Flowers
*Mini Foods
*Mini Forestry
*Mini Garden
*Mini Horse & Pony
*Mini Livestock
*Mini Microwave
*Mini Models
*Mini Photography
*Mini Recycling
*Mini Sewing
*Mini Showmanship
*Mini Space
*Mini Woodworking
- 2026 4-H Fair Schedule - coming soon...
- FairEntry - All project entries due between May 16 - June , 2026
- FairEntry Instructions for Families - Coming soon...
- 2026 Washington County Farmers-Merchants Fair Dates: June 15-20, 2026
- Indiana State Fair
- Livestock Superintendents
- Beef - Michelle Larrimore, Kelsey Trueblood, Nick Purkhiser
- Dairy - Todd Albertson, Van Messersmith
- Dairy Beef - Amber Purlee, Justin Bush
- Goats - Jeremy Hardwick, Aaron Fordyce, Tom Coats
- Horse & Pony -
- Poultry - Bonita Purlee, Nicole Purlee
- Rabbits - Nicole Purlee, Denise McNew
- Sheep - Kate Litts, Krey Nicholson
- Swine - Tom Rosenbaum, Cameron VanCleave, Sterling Springer, Israel Young
- ID Dates -
*Beef ID - March 17, 2026
*Sheep & Goat ID - May 5, 2026 - Quality Livestock Care Trainings - coming soon...
- County Born & Raised Forms coming soon...
- Premises ID
- Livestock Auction Information -Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:30 am