What is 4-H
Jackson County 4-H offers projects for children in grades 3-12 and supports Mini 4-H in children in grades K-2.
4-H helps youth grow into confident leaders in their communities and around the world through hands-on learning with peers and caring adults. Indiana youth can get involved in 4-H through community clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment activities, camps, workshops, and special interest programs.
Some 4-H programs are available without club membership.
4-H Enrollment
Enrollment is all year around in Indiana 4-H! The new 4-H program year starts October 1st. Please try to enroll by January 15th so you can get the most out of all the opportunties 4-H has to offer.
Regular 4-H Program Fee: $20.00
Mini 4-H Program Fee: $5.00
To Enroll in the 4-H program year, go to 4HOnline.com.
All youth and adult volunteers must be enrolled in the program year in order to participate. The new program year starts on October 1st of each year.
GUIDE TO ENROLL A NEW 4-H YOUTH MEMBER
GUIDE TO RE-ENROLL A 4-H YOUTH MEMBER
Your Jackson County 4-H Club serves as your home base within the program. A variety of community and project-based clubs are available to choose from. Your 4-H Club Leader will share important information throughout the year and is a valuable resource for any questions you may have. You are welcome to attend any 4-H Club meeting, allowing you the flexibility to join a club outside your neighborhood or participate only in a project club if its meeting schedule better fits your needs.
4-H Club Pamphlet coming soon!
4-H members can dive deeper into subjects they’re interested in through hands-on activities called projects. Members select their projects when enrolling in 4-H. Many projects include manuals and guidelines to help guide learning and meet requirements. Adult volunteers and staff with subject-matter expertise often host workshops, giving youth the chance to learn together in a fun, social environment.
Projects are offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, allowing members to grow their skills each year. These projects take place over time and provide valuable learning experiences outside the classroom. Many youth choose to exhibit their projects at the county fair to showcase their accomplishments and learning.
Click HERE to see all Indiana 4-H State Eligible Projects
Jackson County-Specific 4-H Projects - These projects are unique to our county that may not be found in the statewide 4-H curriculum, and offer additional opportunities for youth to explore new skills and interests tailored to our local community. Click HERE to see a list of our county projects.
To Enroll in the 4-H program year, go to 4HOnline.com.
All youth and adult volunteers must be enrolled in the program year in order to participate. The new program year starts on October 1st of each year.
GUIDE TO ENROLL A NEW 4-H YOUTH MEMBER
GUIDE TO RE-ENROLL A 4-H YOUTH MEMBER
Your Jackson County 4-H Club serves as your home base within the program. A variety of community and project-based clubs are available to choose from. Your 4-H Club Leader will share important information throughout the year and is a valuable resource for any questions you may have. You are welcome to attend any 4-H Club meeting, allowing you the flexibility to join a club outside your neighborhood or participate only in a project club if its meeting schedule better fits your needs.
4-H Club Pamphlet coming soon!
4-H members can dive deeper into subjects they’re interested in through hands-on activities called projects. Members select their projects when enrolling in 4-H. Many projects include manuals and guidelines to help guide learning and meet requirements. Adult volunteers and staff with subject-matter expertise often host workshops, giving youth the chance to learn together in a fun, social environment.
Projects are offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, allowing members to grow their skills each year. These projects take place over time and provide valuable learning experiences outside the classroom. Many youth choose to exhibit their projects at the county fair to showcase their accomplishments and learning.
Click HERE to see all Indiana 4-H State Eligible Projects
Jackson County-Specific 4-H Projects - These projects are unique to our county that may not be found in the statewide 4-H curriculum, and offer additional opportunities for youth to explore new skills and interests tailored to our local community. Click HERE to see a list of our county projects.
Volunteer with 4-H
Jackson County 4-H provides many ways to get involved and make a difference. We depend on caring adults who are passionate about helping youth grow and succeed. Volunteers must complete an application and screening process, take part in trainings offered by the 4-H Educator, and renew their commitment annually.
Interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer? To get started, the 4-H Youth Development Educator and fill out an application. There are two different ways to do this.
1. Go to 4honline.com and begin a new profile. Click click below for instructions.
2. Go into the Purdue Extension Jackson County Office for a paper application.
If you are a returning Adult Volunteer:
Login into your 4-H Online Account and begin your re-enrollment. Click below for instructions.
GUIDE TO ENROLL AS A RETURNING ADULT VOLUNTEER
You can contact the Extension Office at 812-358-6101 .
ALL 4-H Adult Volunteers are required to complete their annual trainings. You may do this online at 4honline.com during your enrollment or re-enrollment process.
Volunteers may not assume any 4-H volunteer duties until their enrollment and trainings have been completed and accepted.
Interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer? To get started, the 4-H Youth Development Educator and fill out an application. There are two different ways to do this.
1. Go to 4honline.com and begin a new profile. Click click below for instructions.
2. Go into the Purdue Extension Jackson County Office for a paper application.
If you are a returning Adult Volunteer:
Login into your 4-H Online Account and begin your re-enrollment. Click below for instructions.
GUIDE TO ENROLL AS A RETURNING ADULT VOLUNTEER
You can contact the Extension Office at 812-358-6101 .
ALL 4-H Adult Volunteers are required to complete their annual trainings. You may do this online at 4honline.com during your enrollment or re-enrollment process.
Volunteers may not assume any 4-H volunteer duties until their enrollment and trainings have been completed and accepted.
Jackson County 4-H Fair
The 2026 Jackson County 4-H Fair July 26 - August 1, 2026What is Fair Entry: Fair Entry is a fair event registration system. This is NOT where you put in ALL of animals or projects you have, but rather the specific fair animal show classes, competitions, and static project classes you are entering for the county fair.
Why it's important to list ONLY the projects your're actually bringing to the fair: There is a lot of logicstics that go into livestock shows and exhibit hall judging and displays. It's important to know what is coming to the fair to plan for proper awards, pen assignments, tags, back numbers, and other details.
It's required in order to check in! 4-H members wishing to exhibit their animal or static project at the Harrison County 4-H Fair must register them on the fair entry. You will not be able to check in your animal or static project if they are not registered properly.
FairEntry will open someitme in the spring. Please check back for updates!
Information coming soon!
2025-2026 4-H Handbook
What is Fair Entry: Fair Entry is a fair event registration system. This is NOT where you put in ALL of animals or projects you have, but rather the specific fair animal show classes, competitions, and static project classes you are entering for the county fair.
Why it's important to list ONLY the projects your're actually bringing to the fair: There is a lot of logicstics that go into livestock shows and exhibit hall judging and displays. It's important to know what is coming to the fair to plan for proper awards, pen assignments, tags, back numbers, and other details.
It's required in order to check in! 4-H members wishing to exhibit their animal or static project at the Harrison County 4-H Fair must register them on the fair entry. You will not be able to check in your animal or static project if they are not registered properly.
FairEntry will open someitme in the spring. Please check back for updates!
Information coming soon!
2025-2026 4-H Handbook
4-H Animals & Livestock Information
What is Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care?
Youth in grades 3-12 showing Cattle, Poultry, Sheep, Goats, Swine, or Rabbits at the County Fair or the Indiana State Fair are REQUIRED to complete this in-person training for exhibition. Classes are offered in various locations around the county in the spring, in order to fulfill this requirement.
Alternatively, IN 4-H will accept online YQCA certification. If you choose to complete the YQCA option, you will register for the online course at https://yqcaprogram.org/. The cost of the online YQCA course is $12. After completing the course, you must email your certification to the 4-H Educator to receive credit. If you plan to show animals out of state, this is a requirement.
Check back soon for in person QLC Training Dates for 2026.
4-H members (Grades 3 – 12) must identify all Beef and Dairy Cattle, Goats, Horses, Sheep, and Swine in on 4HOnline.com by May 15. This is a statewide rule. This includes any project animal in the species mentioned that you may be working with, training, raising, or exhibiting as your 4-H project.
In order for your animal to be eligible to show at the Jackson County 4-H fair and/or the Indiana State Fair, your animal needs to be identified on the 4HOnline database. Animal ID requirements will align with state ID requirements.
Here are some guidelines to help you: