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🚨Reminder: Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Certification is Required!🚨All Indiana 4-H members exhibiting beef cattle,...
06/02/2026

🚨Reminder: Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Certification is Required!🚨

All Indiana 4-H members exhibiting beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, poultry, or rabbits must complete their annual Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Certification before exhibiting at the fair.

Certification can be completed by:
✅ Attending an in-person Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care Workshop
OR
✅ Completing the online Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) program

📍Jackson County 4-H is offering three in-person workshop opportunities:

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 1:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 9:30 AM
🗓️ Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 6:00 PM

📍 **Location:** Jackson County Courthouse, Old Courtroom
111 S. Main Street
Brownstown, IN 47220

⚠️ Registration is required for all workshops. Registration for each workshop closes one week before the workshop date, so don't wait to sign up!

Important reminders:
• Quality Livestock Care certification must be completed annually.
• Members may attend any approved Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care training, including those offered in other counties.
• Members choosing the online YQCA option must submit their completion certificate to the Jackson County 4-H Office.

Questions? Contact the Jackson County Extension Office at 812-358-6101.

Spend a fun-filled morning at the park with the minis! ☀Join us for air-dry clay crafts, games, and flower planting on S...
06/01/2026

Spend a fun-filled morning at the park with the minis! ☀

Join us for air-dry clay crafts, games, and flower planting on Saturday, June 13th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Jackson County Park. Perfect for Mini 4-H'ers to create, play, and explore outdoors! 🎨🍀

https://mightyminiday.4honline.com

🧵✂️ Calling All 4-H’ers Enrolled in Sewing Projects! ✂️🧵Kick off your summer with our Sewing Workshops — starting in jus...
05/28/2026

🧵✂️ Calling All 4-H’ers Enrolled in Sewing Projects! ✂️🧵

Kick off your summer with our Sewing Workshops — starting in just 5 days! This is a great opportunity to build your sewing skills, work on project ideas, and enjoy a fun, creative day with fellow 4-H members.

📍 Location:
Seymour High School
Family & Consumer Science Classroom

🚪 Drop-Off & Pick-Up:
Please use Front Entrance Door 1

🕘 Workshop Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

🥪 Please bring a sack lunch so you can stay energized and ready to sew throughout the day!

We look forward to a fun and creative workshop experience and can’t wait to see all of our sewing project members there! 🧵✨

Don't forget to register through 4-H Online: use the link below!

https://2026sewingworkshops.4honline.com

Come see our Summer Assistants at the Seymour Public Library parking lot until 6 PM! ☀️ Stop by to make some fun spin ar...
05/28/2026

Come see our Summer Assistants at the Seymour Public Library parking lot until 6 PM! ☀️ Stop by to make some fun spin art and grab some free goodies—they’d love to see you there!

Join our 4-H Rabbit Workshop tomorrow to build fair-ready skills in handling, grooming, showmanship, and judging! Great ...
05/26/2026

Join our 4-H Rabbit Workshop tomorrow to build fair-ready skills in handling, grooming, showmanship, and judging! Great for beginners and experienced exhibitors alike. Registration deadline is TODAY — sign up now! 🍀🐇

https://JCrabbitworkshop.4honline.com

🎉 Help Us Welcome Our New Summer Assistant, Katie! 🎉We are excited to welcome Katie to the Jackson County 4-H team as a ...
05/22/2026

🎉 Help Us Welcome Our New Summer Assistant, Katie! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Katie to the Jackson County 4-H team as a Summer Assistant this year! ☀️🍀

Katie is currently attending Purdue University where she is majoring in English Education with a minor in Theatre.

Katie is excited to work in the office to continue growing her knowledge of 4-H while giving back to a program she grew up participating in.

A few fun facts about Katie:
🎭 She loves helping with and participating in shows at the Jackson County Community Theatre
💛 She is heavily involved in Purdue University’s Dance Marathon program
🏰 She loves all things Disney

We are excited to have Katie join us this summer and look forward to the enthusiasm and creativity she will bring to the Jackson County 4-H program!

Join our 4-H Rabbit Workshop on May 27th to get fair-ready with hands-on practice, helpful tips, and expert guidance! Yo...
05/22/2026

Join our 4-H Rabbit Workshop on May 27th to get fair-ready with hands-on practice, helpful tips, and expert guidance! Youth will learn proper rabbit handling, posing, grooming, showmanship skills, and judging basics while building confidence for the fair ring. 🐇

Whether you’re new to rabbits or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is a great opportunity to practice and pick up useful tricks from experienced exhibitors and leaders. 🍀

https://JCrabbitworkshop.4honline.com

🎉 Help Us Welcome Our New Summer Assistant, Viv! 🎉We are excited to welcome Viv to the Jackson County 4-H team as a Summ...
05/21/2026

🎉 Help Us Welcome Our New Summer Assistant, Viv! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Viv to the Jackson County 4-H team as a Summer Assistant this year! ☀️🍀

Viv is currently attending Marian University where she is pursuing a double major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Industrial Organizational Psychology.

As a former 4-H member, Viv is excited to contribute to an organization that provided her with so many opportunities throughout her youth experience.

During her nine years in 4-H, Viv showed:
🐴 Horses
🐶 Dogs
🐐 Goats

We are excited to have Viv joining us this summer and look forward to all the knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm she will bring to the Jackson County 4-H program!

🎉 Help Us Welcome Back Our Summer Assistant, Drew! 🎉We are excited to welcome Drew back for his second summer as a Jacks...
05/20/2026

🎉 Help Us Welcome Back Our Summer Assistant, Drew! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Drew back for his second summer as a Jackson County 4-H Summer Assistant! ☀️🍀

Drew is currently attending Purdue University majoring in Social Studies Education and is excited to give back to the Jackson County 4-H program after being a dedicated 10-year 4-H member himself.

🐑 Drew showed sheep during his years in 4-H
🧡 His favorite color is orange
☀️ This is his second summer serving as a Summer Assistant

Be sure to say hello when you see Drew at summer events and activities this year! We are excited to have him back helping make this summer fun and successful for our 4-H families.

This year, we proudly celebrate Brier’s one-year anniversary as our 4-H Youth Educator! Over the past year, Brier has ma...
05/19/2026

This year, we proudly celebrate Brier’s one-year anniversary as our 4-H Youth Educator! Over the past year, Brier has made a positive impact through dedication, leadership, and a passion for supporting youth and families in our community. Thank you, Brier, for your hard work and commitment to helping our 4-H program grow and thrive! 🎂🍀

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111 S Main, Suite 10
Brownstown, IN
47220

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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