Purdue Extension Union County 4-H

10/05/2026

Happy National 4-H Week!

09/29/2026

We will be closed Tuesday, September 29th. We will apologize for any inconvenience. We will resume regular hour tomorrow, September 30th.

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09/29/2026

We will be closed Tuesday, September 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will resume regular hours Wednesday, September 30th.

09/28/2026

09/17/2026

Union County 4-H Livestock Families: We Want Your Input
Livestock superintendents will be meeting with youth enrolled in each livestock project to hear their thoughts, questions, and concerns before proposed livestock rules are submitted to the 4-H Association for consideration.
Please see the postcards accompanying this post for the meeting dates and times for each project.
We know this is short notice and understand not everyone will be able to attend. If you cannot attend, you can still participate by attending the 4-H Association meeting on October 1 or requesting copies of proposed rule changes after October 1.
Our goal is to give youth and parents a voice in the livestock rules that affect their 4-H experience.
Thank you for your understanding and willingness to be involved.

09/09/2026

I have some personal news to share with all of you. After 16 4-H fairs (with a break in the middle), I will be stepping down from my role as the Union County 4-H Educator.
This is so bittersweet for me. I have loved being the Union County 4-H Educator watching our youth grow, celebrating their successes, and most importantly, building relationships and true friendships with so many wonderful people along the way. This role has given me so many memories that I will treasure.

I have been given the opportunity to serve as Regional Community Development Educator. I am excited to bring new programs and opportunities to our community and to others across the state! Since returning to Extension in 2019, I have wished for Community Development programs to be more readily available to Union County, so I am especially excited about this opportunity which Extension’s transformation brings to our community. I will still be housed in Union County, which means I’ll still be here when you pop in for a visit!

I want you to know that the Union County 4-H program is incredibly important to me and my family. My boys are third-generation Union County 4-H’ers, and they will each have ten years of 4-H in Union County. My hope is that, one day, they will become fourth-generation Union County 4-H volunteers.

Another 4-H professional will step into my position covering the 4-H role. I will remain the 4-H point person until a new hire is found. Once a new hire is found, I will help with the transition and make it as smooth as possible. We anticipate being fully transitioned by January 2027, and I will remain right here in Union County once that transition is complete.

Thank you for the memories, the support, the friendships, and for allowing me to be part of so many 4-H journeys over the years. It has truly been an honor. ❤️

09/02/2026

Fair fun, 4-H spirit, and unforgettable experiences! Our youth participated in the State Fair in a variety of ways! Join us in celebrating these outstanding 4-H'ers who made this year's State Fair one to remember!