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 2, 2025
RECORD SHEETS
PROJECTS
Anything Goes - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
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)
Cupcake Decorating - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Electric
Fabrication - (County-only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
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
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)
Strawberries - (County-Only Project - See Handbook for Exhibit Guidelines)
Tractor and Mower Safety and Operator Skills
2024-2025 Washington County Mini 4-H Handbook - coming soon...
Mini 4-H Projects:
*Mini Bugs
*Mini Cake Decorating
*Mini Cats
*Mini Collections
*Mini Computers
*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
2024-2025 Washington County 4-H Handbook - Coming soon...
Dog Vaccination Form - Coming soon...
Horse & Pony Vaccination Form - Coming soon...
- FairEntry - All project entries due between May 16 - June 2, 2025
- FairEntry Instructions for Families - Coming soon...
- 2025 Washington County Farmers-Merchants Fair Dates: June 15-21, 2025
- 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
- Poultry - Bonita Purlee, Nicole Purlee
- Rabbits - Nicole Purlee, Denise McNew
- Sheep -
- Swine - Tom Rosenbaum, Cameron VanCleave, Sterling Springer
- 2025 Livestock Checklist coming soon...
- ID Dates - coming soon...
- Quality Livestock Care Trainings - coming soon...
- County Born & Raised Forms coming soon...
- Premises ID
- Livestock Auction Information -Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:30 am