4-H Resources
Find everything you need to know about 4-H below!
Contact Us
13301 Darmstadt Rd, Suite A
Evansville IN 47725
(812) 867-4935
4-H Member Resources
SUPPORT 4-H
If you would like to donate to support Vanderburgh County 4-H, participate in the 4-H Council's annual fund drive. You can find out how to donate here.
Find Everything You Need to Know About 4-H Below:
The 4-H Link newsletter is where you will find all the information for upcoming events, news from local clubs, and much more!
The 4-H Handbook contains all the rules and regulations for each 4-H project as well as information for county events, trips, and contests. It is important to read and understand the portions of the Handbook that apply to your projects.
If there is a discrepancy between the project manual and the 4-H Handbook, follow the directions in the 4-H Handbook.
A new handbook is published in January of each year.
This is a complete list of all the 4-H clubs in Vanderburgh County. You may contact any club you are interested in joining to learn more about their meetings and activities. These clubs are for youth in grades 3-12. Youth in grades K-2 may join Mini 4-H.
The 4-H Record of Achievement is one of the most important forms you will ever complete while in 4-H. The Achievement Record is the official end of the 4-H year and indicates your completion of the year. The 4-H Council Awards Committee uses these forms to choose winners of county and state trips and awards. If you do not record all your information, the committee has no way of knowing what you have done.
You can download a blank Achievement Record at the bottom of this page. Both sides must be printed and completed. If possible, please pring your Achievement Records two-sided on white cardstock.
Also available below is a copy of the workshop presentation "College and Career Success Through 4-H." You can see examples of Achievement Records and record keeping that will help you throughout your life. You can also download a short, illustrated example of how to properly fill out your Record.
Additionally, you can join 4-H leaders, Dan Miller and Mary Biever, as they share tips and tricks on successfully completing your Achievement Record here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxQJTtHOfQM&feature=youtu.be or find a powerpoint with tips here.
Indiana 4-H Scholarships are due January 25 through 4-H Online. Find more details about the scholarships available and applications here.
To access an online scholarship workshop focusing on the 4-H Accomplishment Scholarship, click here: https://youtu.be/yLBXQsKHWRg. Please download the Scholarship Worksheet to guide you during this workshop.
Here you will find all record sheets and forms that are needed to complete your county projects.
Safety Record Sheet & Home Hazard Hunt
If you are looking a form, record sheet or any other information for a state project please visit here.
Animal ID Letters & Forms
Visit https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/animal-identification.html to access additional animal ID information including vaccination forms, lease agreements, DNA collection instructions and videos, etc.
Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Program
Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Flyer
Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Instructions
Upcoming Livestock Shows
Murray State University Block & Bridle "Shoes Up" Classic
Rush County Open Sheep and Goat Show
Decatur Township Livestock Show
Jefferson County Classic Open Swine Show
Washington County Open Sheep Show
Vanderburgh County Open Sheep Show
The Vanderburgh County Fair is right around the corner! Now that you know the projects you plan to exhibit at the fair, we need you to complete one more step in the registration process. The Fair Entry system is designed so that you can enter the exact exhibit or animal you’re planning to bring to the fair. Please read over the attached letter and follow the enclosed instructions to indicate which exhibits you will be bringing to the fair. Fair Entry is now open and will close on July 1. Enter at http://vanderburghcountyin.fairentry.com.
Instructions can be found here.
Reminder! Fair Entry DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2025
There are several exciting 4-H trip opportunities for youth in grades 7-12! Find out more about trips by visiting the Indiana 4-H website, clicking here for trip descriptions, or by watching a video about trips here. Learn more about the Teen Leadership weekend here. Download the application found here and apply by January 31!
2026 Ignite by 4-H trip. Applications due to the Extension Office by September 22nd. Click here for the application.
