Interested in starting a farm but unsure of how to get started or where you can find help? Are you already a farmer but eager to enhance and...
Registration is open for the 2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference – Indiana’s premier annual event for the state’s small and...
Give yourself or someone you know the gift of education Upcoming Educational Programs in Winter/Spring 2022 for farmers, growers, and gardeners...
Spring 2022 offers a Statewide Virtual Purdue EMG Basic Training from Tuesdays, February 1 – May 3, 2022. Many counties have come together to...
Who Can Bid/Buy? Any business or family can participate in the Auction by registering and obtaining a Buyers' Number. Buyers may combine to...
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training & Exam
The 4−H Horse and Pony Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable...
The Allen County Fair dates are July 26-31, 2016 is held at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. 4-H members have...
The Allen County Fair dates are July 26-31, 2016 is held at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. 4-H members have...
The Allen County 4-H Newsletter is a great resource for 4-H members, families and volunteers.
Educational materials are designed to teach clothing selection, wardrobe planning, care of clothing, and personal grooming. Included are activities...
This is a series on how to sew. Participants sew garments of increasing difficulty as they progress. The garments range from simple items to a...
The 4-H Llama project (Llama & Alpacas) provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches...
Allen County Extension Homemakers Events & Activities
The 4-H Cat Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about...
The educational 4-H Sheep program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience...
The 4-H Goat educational program and related activities (such as workshops, tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which...
The educational 4-H dairy program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which...
The 4-H Poultry Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information...
The 4-H Rabbit Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information...
The educational 4−H swine program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning...
The 4-H Dog Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about...
The educational 4-H Beef program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience...
The educational 4-H Dairy Beef program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience...
According to the USDA, food security is having enough to eat for a lifestyle that is healthy and active. Distribution is a major problem. According...
The Complete Rule Book contains all rules and regulations pertaining to participation in Allen County 4-H program and the various projects and...
There are tens of thousands of wondrous trees in Allen County. Many are magnificent structures of shade and beauty. They are cleansers of the air,...
As the days get longer and warmer, I find myself eager for Mother’s Day to arrive. While the Old Farmer’s Almanac may claim our last...
This project teaches safe operation of firearms and archery equipment. The disciplines offered in Allen County are: .22 rifle, air pistol, air...
Allen County is filled with good people. Neighbors who support each other and work toward the common good are vital for developing a...
This time of year, the weather slows down the average Indiana Master Gardener. Energy that might be spent digging out dandelions or planting...
Homemade Ice Cream will be a new 4-H projects in 2021 Judging Monday, July 19. check in 5-6 pm and Judging starts at 6 pm
The foods project is designed to help youth have fun in the kitchen as they prepare different foods, do fun experiments, and go on fact finding...
Educational materials applying principles of design to home design and decoration as well as information about care of home furnishings.
This project contains exciting activities that focus on using the microwave to prepare everything from simple snacks to complete meals. Each...
Introduces youth to growing potatoes. Youth will learn about planting, fertilizing, pests, harvesting, and storage.
Provides an opportunity for youth to learn more about recycling and/or to use their creative talents in designing/making an item to use at home or...
Youth will learn basic information about weather, including what causes variations in weather and why we have different seasons and climates on the...
This project and related activities provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience directly related to animal care, feeding, housing, and...
Youth will collect, observe and identify wildflowers common to the USA. They will learn about habitat, families, gardening with wildflowers, exotic...
Observing and studying wildlife can provide a lifetime of enjoyment. This project will help youth learn to identify wildlife, basic wildlife needs,...
This project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that helps them learn more about the Veterinary Science profession and...
This project provides youth with educational information on small engines; how engines work; working with small engines and making small engines...
This project introduces youth to the fascinating hobby of "rock hunting." Geology involves studying the earth's crust, its layers,...
This creative project provides youth with opportunities to learn how to scrapbook. It allows youth to preserve their memories and those of their...
This project and related activities provide youth with fun and hands-on learning experiences directly related to animal care, feeding, housing, and...
This project provides youth with educational information about wood and how it can be used to construct items. The wood science project develops...
This project is divided into Fine Arts, Models, Needlecraft and Basic Crafts. Participants learn about their particular craft, and develop skills...
Sportfishing can be a hobby and a source of study for your entire lifetime. The 4−H sportfishing project will introduce you to fish, fishing,...
The soil and water conservation project teaches youth about soil, water, and environmental stewardship. Learn about soil and water quality, how...
Educational materials with "How to" information on taking quality photographs with a camera. Has good basic information on camera use.
Youth who enjoy reading are able to continue this hobby and make an exhibit showing something that they have learned. Others may develop a new...
Uses instructional materials that deal with young children at different ages (i.e., infants, toddlers, and preschool) and babysitting....
Youth learn how to Outdoor Cook. They cover safety, selection of a grill, selection of entree, and develop a menu around the grilled entree....
This project provides a combination of interactive CD and web based activities that are challenging and fun. Youth will learn how to interact with...
Youth will learn basic information and skills needed to grow healthy plants and flowers. They will have the opportunity to design and make flower...
This project allows for great creativity! Youth may make a display on anything of interest to them that does not fit in any of the other project...
This project provides youth with the opportunity to display their current collection and add to it over time. Participants will develop record...
This program provides 28 different projects for youth in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade to select from. It is designed o introduce youth to the...
This project allows youth to use their building skills and imaginations to complete construction set exhibits. Some popular construction sets...
This project provides youth with the opportunity to recognize the importance of trees and forests. They will learn how to identify different types...
This project allows for great creativity. Youth will learn how to gift wrap assorted sizes of boxes and other items using purchased wrapping paper....
In this project youth have the opportunity to learn about, care for, and grow their own berry plants. Any berry may be selected-strawberry,...
This project allows participants to learn and construct a Gingerbread House to exhibit at the County Fair. Exhibits will be judged according to...
The 4-H Bicycle program provides youth with educational information about bicycles and biking that develops project skills (i.e., bicycle...
4-H Marketing - This project will help youth practice life skills while having fun and learning.
The 4-H Aerospace program provides youth with educational information about aerospace that develops project skills (i.e., principles of flight,...
4-H Resume Project - This project will help youth practice life skills while having fun and learning.
The gardening project introduces youth to vegetable gardening. You will learn about planning a vegetable garden, planting, fertilizing, different...
Youth develop forage crop subject skills and life skills through fun hands-on experiences. You can learn forage crop identification, plant growth,...
Educational materials with "How to" information on documenting one's heritage through ancestral listing. The project can be done as...
This project will help you learn about bees and beekeeping. You will learn about the types of bees, the honey and wax they produce, the plants that...
This project will assist youth in making informed lifestyles choices. It uses six wellness factors: physical, social, intellectual, emotional,...
There are more kinds of insects in the world than all other organisms combined. They live on the earth's surface, in the soil, and in water....
The Tractor program provides youth with educational information about agricultural tractors and garden tractors and machinery that develops project...
This project allows youth to explore their interests in a variety of different sports. They may research information on a sport of interest to them...
This project helps youth learn about raising aquarium fish. You’ll learn the basics of aquarium setup and maintenance and how to select fish...
How-to information for making and using icing as decoration for cakes, cookies, etc. This activity, which can be enjoyed by families and friends,...
Exhibits will be judged according to grade level
The 4-H electricity/electronics program provides youth with educational information about electricity and how it can be used to benefit the human...