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
UPCOMING EVENTS
Enrollment begins October 1!
April 25, 2024
April 11, 2024
3 dates available for QLC training!
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
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
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
Mini 4-H Projects:
*Mini Bugs
*Mini Cake Decorating
*Mini Cats
*Mini Collections
*Mini Computers
*Mini Dog
*Mini Dog Obedience/Agility
*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
- FairEntry - All project entries due between May 16 - June 1
- FairEntry Instructions for Families
- 2024 Washington County Farmers-Merchants Fair Dates: June 16-22, 2024
- 2024 Washington County 4-H Fair Schedule
- Indiana State Fair
- Livestock Superintendents
- Beef - Michelle Larrimore, Kelsey Trueblood, Nick Purkhiser
- Dairy - Tom & Joy Godfrey
- Dairy Beef - Amber Purlee, Justin Bush
- Goats - Jeremy Hardwick, Aaron Fordyce, Tom Coats
- Poultry - Bonita Purlee, Nicole Purlee
- Rabbits - Nicole Purlee, Denise McNew
- Sheep - Becky Day, Hannah Walker
- Swine - Tom Rosenbaum, Laura Batt, Sterling Springer
- 2024 Livestock Checklist coming soon...
- ID Dates
- Beef: Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Sheep/Goat: Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Quality Livestock Care Trainings
- March 20 at 6:00 pm
- April 18 at 6:00 pm
- May 23 at 10:0 am
- County Born & Raised Forms coming soon...
- Premises ID
- Livestock Auction Information -Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 9:30 am