Community

May Newsletter

06 May 2025

News from Tipton County Extension and updates for 4-H, Ag & Natural Resources, and Health & Human Sciences

Community

Sine Qua Non (An Ode to Kris Parker)

06 May 2025

In community development, we are always concerned about our success and impact on communities, so we focus on measurement and evaluation, or...

Food Garden Community Agriculture Family

2025 Johnson County Fair Open Class Book

05 May 2025

2025 Johnson County Fair Open Class Exhibits Book is now available on the website or paper copies can be picked up at our office. Printed copies...

Youth 4-H Community Health Environment Agriculture Family

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter

28 April 2025

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: The Big Property Tax Bill Also Reforms the Local Income Tax

25 April 2025

The governor signed Senate Bill 1 into law on April 15, 2025. This is the bill that was introduced with the governor’s big tax cuts for...

4-H Health Agriculture Family Youth Environment Community Food

Knox County Newsletter May-June 2025

25 April 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County 2025 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Community Environment

Community leaders can learn about wind, solar energy during R-STEP workshops and bus tours

22 April 2025

March 4 marked the first renewable energy regional workshop and bus tour hosted by the Center for Energy Education, Purdue Extension community...

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Community Food

Purdue Extension hosts MarketReady training for producers looking to expand to wholesale markets

16 April 2025

Purdue Extension is hosting the MarketReady training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET May 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As Indiana’s local food producers...

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Community Education

Indiana Senate passes a resolution to recognize Purdue Extension Community Leadership Program

15 April 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Senate passed a resolution March 4 showing support for Purdue Extension’s Community Leadership...

Food as Medicine educators and partners stand in an information tent at a farm stand

Community Health Agriculture 4-H Education

Support extension programming during Purdue Day of Giving

14 April 2025

April 30 marks this year’s Purdue Day of Giving and an opportunity to give back to Purdue Extension. Purdue Day of Giving annually brings...

Education Garden Youth Environment Food Agriculture Technology 4-H Family Health Community

Purdue Day of Giving- Partnering with Potawatomi Wildlife Park

14 April 2025

In partnership with the Marshall County Extension Office, we’re launching an Interactive Forestry & Pollinator Trail

Community Education Agriculture Food Technology Youth Health Environment 4-H Family Garden

Potawatomi Wildlife Park Receives Arrowhead Grant with Purdue Extension

14 April 2025

Interactive Forestry And Pollinator Trail grant approved!

Community Technology

Digital Transformation Team Set to Launch Digital Education Programming

08 April 2025

The Digital Transformation Team (DTT) has been working to provide digital education programming for communities in Indiana. The DTT is a...

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: The Indiana Property Tax: It’s Complicated

27 March 2025

The Indiana property tax is complicated. Each spring the county treasurer reminds us just how complicated it is, by mailing form TS-1,...

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Community Agriculture

Purdue Extension will host virtual Farmers Market Certificate program in April

21 March 2025

Purdue Extension will offer the virtual Farmers Market Certificate program over four sessions in April to train market managers and vendors on best...

Community

Spring into Rushville Parks

21 March 2025

Need spring break plans? Spring into Rushville parks! Complete this park scavenger hunt, and enter to win a new bicycle! Children age 5-12 are...

Agriculture Community Health Youth 4-H Education

March 2025 LaGrange Newsletter

21 March 2025

Purdue Extension LaGrange Newsletter

Garden Community Agriculture Food 4-H Health

Extension Newsletter

18 March 2025

Many exciting events and workshops with ANR, HHS, and 4-H, including... Pond Management, April in Paris, Arbor Day, Herbicide 101, Seedling...

Family Education Agriculture Community 4-H Youth Garden Health

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

13 March 2025

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

Technology Community

Remote Work Certificate

04 March 2025

Boost your career with a Remote Work Certificate

Community Youth 4-H Family Education

March Clover Chronicle

04 March 2025

March Clover Chronicle

Health Youth Environment Agriculture Community Family 4-H Food

Knox County Newsletter Mar-Apr 2025

28 February 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County 2025 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Food Technology Youth Agriculture Family 4-H Health Community

March-April Newton County Extension Newsletter

28 February 2025

March-April Newton County Extension Newsletter

Agriculture Education 4-H Community Health Food Family

March and April Newsletter

27 February 2025

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

Agriculture Community

Workforce development

24 February 2025

Growing communities means growing job needs and opportunities. Across its four program areas, Purdue Extension is helping the Hoosier workforce...

Garden Family Community Agriculture

Whitley County Newsletters

24 February 2025

The most recent issue of the Extension Connection is hot off the press!

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Property Tax Reform: What’s Going on in the Room Where it Happens?

21 February 2025

The Indiana General Assembly is debating property tax reform. Senate Bill 1 is a focus of the debate. The original bill introduced in January...

Agriculture 4-H Community Education Food

Purdue Ext-Knox Co Part-Time Program Support Staff Position

14 February 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County is seeking a part-time program support staff position.

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Community Agriculture

2025 AgrAbility National Training Workshop travels to New Mexico

11 February 2025

The National AgrAbility Project (NAP), housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center, invites farmers, ranchers and...

Community Education

Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing

11 February 2025

The two-day Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program is a great skill builder for the beginner or intermediate grant writer. Whatever your...

Community Youth Education

Students Practice Essential Communication Skills

10 February 2025

Last year in a 4-H pilot program called Discovery Challenge, Madison Hardy chose to study Yorkshire pigs. “I’m in 4-H, and every year I...

Agriculture Community Technology Education Environment

Educators Assist with Farm Research - Extension Highlights

31 January 2025

Educators Assist with Farm Research - Extension Highlights

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Property Taxes on Farmland May Be Reformed

24 January 2025

Property taxes on farmland went up a lot in 2023 and 2024. They’ll be going up a lot in 2025 too. The reason is the rise in the base rate of...

4-H Family Food Health Agriculture Community

January/February Newsletter

14 January 2025

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

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Community

Cultivating Local Leaders

13 January 2025

Stacy Killion credits the training she received from Purdue Extension’s board development program for her positive experience as a volunteer...

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Youth 4-H Community

Camp Counselors Demonstrate Leadership and Teamwork Across Differences

13 January 2025

Indiana 4-H delivered 14 Camp Counselor Training programs addressing social and emotional development, leading a team and teamwork (communication,...

Community Youth

Child Care professionals can learn, network at Wabash Heartland Child Care Summit

07 January 2025

Purdue Extension and its partners will offer training and networking opportunities to area child care providers during the Wabash Heartland Child...

Health Family Food Agriculture Community Youth Environment 4-H

Knox County Newsletter Jan/Feb 2025

01 January 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County 2025 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Community Education 4-H

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

26 December 2024

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

Family Garden Agriculture Health Youth Education 4-H Community

January-February 2025 Newsletter

26 December 2024

January-February 2025 Newsletter

Indiana teen trying the tight rope at adventure camp.

Community Youth

Military Teen Adventure Camps Develop Leadership, Self-Confidence and Teamwork

23 December 2024

In U.S. military deployments since 2001, more than 2.5 million soldiers have deployed overseas; 60% were married, 44% had children, and 25% had...

Garden Food Community Environment Agriculture Education

Homesteading Conference - Extension Highlights

20 December 2024

Extension highlights of the Homesteading Conference - 2024

Community Youth Agriculture Garden Education 4-H Health

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

20 December 2024

Highlights from Extension of Northeast Indiana

Richard Beckort, Brian Richert, Steve McKinley

4-H Agriculture Community

Purdue Extension announces winners of 2024 Paul B. Crooks Award, Eric G. Sharvelle Award and Director’s Award

20 December 2024

Purdue Extension recognized many outstanding individuals during its annual Professional Development Conference. On Dec. 5, Purdue Extension...

A crop sprayer is spraying pesticides on a field.

Community Agriculture

Earning Credits Toward Certification While Learning to Safely Apply Pesticides to Field Crops

09 December 2024

Purdue Extension held 51 workforce development programs on 33 dates and in 32 Indiana counties, or virtually. Programs had a variety of titles,...

Woman talking on phone with electronic tablet standing in field looking at farm equipment

Education Community Agriculture

Year-End Income Tax Deduction Options

04 December 2024

Tis the season for giving and thinking to finalize tax considerations when reflecting on the past calendar year. You may receive a return of a 50...

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Community

Remote Work Certificate Participants Gained Skills for a Virtual Career

02 December 2024

Purdue’s Center for Regional Development Research & Policy Insights’ “Impact of Remote Work” suggests better broadband...

Education Agriculture Community

Marshall County PARP Meeting

02 December 2024

Meeting on Dec. 17

Education Agriculture Community

Marshall Co. Specialty Crop Grower Meeting with Focus on High Tunnel Production

02 December 2024

Marshall County Aggie Gathering: Specialty Crop Growers Meeting with focus on high tunnel production. Our focus is on Marshall County growers, but...

Education Family Community Agriculture

Healthy Farms through Healthcare Access

02 December 2024

The goal is to help farmers make informed decisions about these complicated issues.

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Scrooge and Malthus

26 November 2024

It’s a strange line, though. There’s a “surplus population”? Great Britain’s population in 1840 was 18.5 million....

Community

Furniture Production Addresses Workforce Development and Rebuilds Lives in Indiana

12 November 2024

Purdue Extension is focusing on workforce development for Indiana’s wood products industry. An approach is to provide potential employment...

Youth 4-H Education Community

DeKalb County Scholarship Opportunities

07 November 2024

DeKalb County Scholarship Opportunities

Agriculture Community

Lawrence County ANR Newsletter

04 November 2024

Welcome! Looking for current information on what is going on in the world of agriculture and Purdue Extension? Well, look no further...you can...

Community Food Environment Youth Agriculture 4-H Health Family

Knox County Newsletter Nov/Dec 2024

04 November 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Education Food Community Youth 4-H Agriculture Garden Health

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

29 October 2024

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana - September 2024

Community Technology Agriculture Education 4-H

2024 Extension Board Annual Meeting

28 October 2024

Join us on November 13 for a Lunch 'n Learn at StoneGate Education Center presented by the Lawrence County Extension Board. Meeting will take...

Family Health Education Food Community

Food for Health at Hope Resource Center

28 October 2024

Learn nutrition basics, how to prepare simple dishes, and sample easy homemade recipes.

Community Family 4-H Agriculture Youth Health Education Food

November-December 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

25 October 2024

November-December 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Policies to Cut Homeowner Property Taxes

24 October 2024

Suppose we want to cut property taxes for homeowners. How could we do that? Probably we should start with another question: Why would we want to...

Food Community Garden Agriculture

Johnnie Mae Farm: Nourishing the Community

27 September 2024

Johnnie Mae Farm embodies the Purdue Extension mission of transforming lives and livelihoods as we partner with the community to provide education...

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: The Federal Reserve Makes Its Move

26 September 2024

The Federal Reserve’s press release from Sept. 18 said it would “lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/2 percentage...

Food Community Health

Indiana Food Vision: Creating A Statewide Vision

25 September 2024

This event helped to promote the Indiana Food Vision and gather important input.

Food Education Health 4-H Community Agriculture

Purdue Extension - Allen County 2024 Annual Summary

18 September 2024

Purdue Extension of Allen County's 2024 Annual Summary.

Health Education Community Family

Get WalkIN'

18 September 2024

Let Purdue Extension help you Get WalkIN' !

4-H Education Youth Food Family Health Garden Environment Agriculture Community

Purdue Extension – Who We Are, What We Do

13 September 2024

The internet is a useful tool, but sometimes it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. Purdue Extension offers research-based information to...

Community Youth Environment Agriculture Family Garden 4-H Education Food

September 2024 Newsletter

12 September 2024

The latest of what's happening at Purdue Extension Tipton County

Community Family

New research grant will help families become more resilient in disaster aftermath

10 September 2024

Faculty in the department of Human Development and Family Science, in partnership with the Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Extension, received a...

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Community

Purdue Extension program will help businesses attract talent by improving human resources skills

09 September 2024

Purdue Extension will offer the “Becoming the Employer of Choice” series virtually starting Sept. 17. This program, developed by...

Family Community

The Newest Team Member in the Purdue Extension-Putnam County Office

09 September 2024

Bailey York, a Putnam County native, began her new position with Purdue Extension on September 3rd. In 2022, Bailey joined the Purdue Extension...

Food Health Agriculture Family Community Garden Education

Rooted & Resilient: Homesteading Conference

06 September 2024

Join Area XI Purdue Extension Educators as they present homestead skills for families.

Agriculture 4-H Family Food Youth Health Community Environment

Knox County Newsletter Sept/Oct

05 September 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Youth Health Agriculture Food Family Community Garden Education 4-H

September and October Newsletter

03 September 2024

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

Food Education 4-H Agriculture Family Youth Garden Community

September-October 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

29 August 2024

September-October 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

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Education Community

Behind the Research: Kimber Nicoletti-Martinez, MSW, LCSW

27 August 2024

Many people are involved in the remarkable range of programs, services and facilities that undergird research in the College of Agriculture....

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: How Do We Know If a Recession Has Started?

26 August 2024

How do we know if a recession has started? Sometimes it’s obvious. In March 2020 during the pandemic emergency, weekly applications for...

Family Education Community Health Food

How Sweet it is.... Is Sugar Addictive?

26 August 2024

Learn more about "Sugar Addiction"

Education Community Health Family

Matter of Balance Classes Begin This October

14 August 2024

Upcoming Classes

Family Garden Community Food Health

Food Preservation Lunch and Learn

14 August 2024

Lunch and Learn officer at Life Enrichment Center

Agriculture Community

Marshall County PARP - Shop Talk

14 August 2024

Hosted by Joe Stoller

Community

Purdue Extension Wells County is Hiring!

12 August 2024

Hiring Administrative Assistant

4-H Health Community Agriculture Family Education Food

August 2024 Newsletter

31 July 2024

In this month's issue: 4-H Fair recap, upcoming events, and more

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Balances Cover Shortfalls in Indiana’s State Budget

25 July 2024

In fiscal 2024, revenues were 1.4 percent higher than in 2023. That’s much slower growth than the 9.3 percent annual average from the past...

Tanya Hall, Purdue University Extension community development regional educator, was selected as the north central region content coordinator with the AgriProspects Workforce Development Network.

Agriculture Community

Purdue Extension leads workforce development project with AgriProspects network

23 July 2024

Tanya Hall, Purdue University Extension community development regional educator, has been selected as the north central region content coordinator...

4-H Food Community Family Agriculture

Ohio County Newsletter- July /August

16 July 2024

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

Youth Environment 4-H Food Family Community Agriculture Health

Knox County Newsletter July/August 2024

03 July 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Fifty Years of Indiana Property Tax Policy

27 June 2024

Indiana voters elected Otis Bowen as Governor in 1972 on a pledge of “visible, lasting and substantial” property tax relief. The slogan...

Food Agriculture Community

$1.5M USDA NIFA grant will help Purdue researcher identify community-based food waste solutions

25 June 2024

The Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S....

Education Food Family Health 4-H Youth Agriculture Community

July-August Newton County Extension Newsletter

20 June 2024

Community

Purdue Extension Leadership Vigo County program

17 June 2024

Registration is open for Purdue Extension Leadership Vigo County program

Community

June 2024 Newsletter

04 June 2024

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: What Will Happen When the Social Security Trust Fund Runs Out?

23 May 2024

Social Security trustees just published their annual report about the program’s finances. They predict that the combined $2.8 trillion...

Health Garden 4-H Food Family Agriculture Community

Ohio County- June Newsletter

22 May 2024

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

Health 4-H Community

Talent Show

20 May 2024

Share your talent at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair! The Hamilton County 4-H Council, Inc. will be hosting a talent show for youth ages 21 and under...

Education Environment Community Agriculture

TCTAC May 2024 Update

16 May 2024

Community

May 2024 Newsletter

14 May 2024

Community Education Agriculture

We are Hiring

09 May 2024

Community

Purdue Extension hosts federal grant assistance workshops for Indiana communities

03 May 2024

Purdue University Extension Community Development is leading a series of workshops through the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving...

Health Education Agriculture Family Community Food 4-H Youth

May June 2024 Newton County Newsletter

29 April 2024

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: The Envelope from the County Treasurer

25 April 2024

It was printed in bold letters on the front of the envelope. “Open Immediately. Property Tax Notice Enclosed.” It was the annual...

Agriculture Health Food Family Community Garden Youth Environment 4-H

Knox County Newsletter May/June

25 April 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Education Community

Elevating Community Impact: Purdue Day of Giving Empowers County Initiatives

23 April 2024

As Purdue University gears up for the exhilarating 24-hour online extravaganza, numerous Purdue Extension offices have already charted their course...

Education Health Food Family Community Garden

Got Milk (Alternatives)? Program in May

22 April 2024

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Community 4-H

4-H county fairs come to Indiana this summer, all are invited to attend

19 April 2024

Mark your calendars! This summer, all are invited to attend 4-H county fairs across Indiana. A spreadsheet with a full list of dates can be...

Environment Community Agriculture Garden

Arbor Day – Choosing the Right Tree

12 April 2024

As we approach Arbor Day on April 26, many may be considering adding a tree, or maybe several trees, to their landscape. Important pre-steps to...

Agriculture Community Education Environment

April TCTAC Grants

11 April 2024

Purdue Extension Community Development is the Indiana lead for the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance...

Agriculture Community Family Environment Education

A Total Eclipse of the Hoosier Heartland

11 April 2024

April 8th was a planning challenge for many rural communities in the path of totality from Texas to New York. Here in Indiana, Purdue Extension...

Community

April 2024 Newsletter

08 April 2024

Our April 2024 newsletter is now available, containing several updates.

Environment Community Health

Harm Reduction Brief

04 April 2024

Communities and people in Indiana are adversely affected by substance use disorders. In Indiana, 1 in 12 people meet criteria for a SUD —...

4-H Youth Education Community

Purdue Day of Giving

04 April 2024

Do you enjoy being a part of Hamilton County 4-H and want to give back to support our programs and activities? As part of Purdue Day of Giving, our...

Garden Food Education Community

Upcoming Food Preservation Workshops offered by Purdue Extension

01 April 2024

Garden Food Agriculture Community Youth Education 4-H Family Health

Ohio County April Newsletter

01 April 2024

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

Family Garden Community Food

Marshall County Fair Open Class, Bake-a-Rama, Ice Cream Crank Off

26 March 2024

Education 4-H Community

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

25 March 2024

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: A Simple View of the Economy Helps Us Understand Growth

22 March 2024

People use tools to make goods and services, which other people buy. Gross domestic product is our measure of the value of goods and services. It...

Agriculture Education Environment Community

Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC)

20 March 2024

Purdue Extension Community Development is the Indiana lead for the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance...

Family Health Education Community Food

The Extension Line Newsletter

20 March 2024

The April-June 2024 edition of The Extension Line is available now.

Community Youth 4-H Education Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 2, 2024

19 March 2024

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Environment Agriculture Community

Community Listening Session

13 March 2024

Purdue Extension was selected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to co-host a community listening session on end-of-service...

The residents of Chain O'Lakes Community Re-Entry Center

Community Garden Environment Education

Rehabilitation through cultivation—from incarceration to Master Gardeners

12 March 2024

When he thinks of his childhood, Jacobo Mora recalls rows of fruit trees and colorful squash at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard in Goshen, Indiana....

Community Garden Agriculture Environment Education

march-anr-newsletter

04 March 2024

Technology Education Community

Future Directions

03 March 2024

Looking ahead … Purdue Extension is always assessing the needs of our Indiana communities to provide practical, research-based information to...

4-H Agriculture Environment Family Food Community Youth Health

Knox County Newsletter March/April 2024

01 March 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

4-H Food Agriculture Family Community

Ohio County March Newsletter

27 February 2024

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and Youth Development monthly updates.

Community Health Family 4-H Education Youth Agriculture Food

March-April 2024 Newton County Newsletter

26 February 2024

Youth Community Family Agriculture 4-H

Cooper Conrad- Alumni Feature

24 February 2024

Conrad is a freshman engineering student at Purdue University, and he credits his 4-H experience with helping him get there. While Conrad enjoyed...

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: How Much Will Homeowner Property Tax Bills Rise in 2024?

22 February 2024

Last year Indiana homeowners were hit with property tax bill increases averaging 17 percent, an extraordinary increase. Will it happen again in...

Food Community Education Garden

Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop Hosted with Marshall Co. Extension

12 February 2024

We are hiring Extension Program Assistant

Youth Community

Now Hiring a Program Assistant

06 February 2024

We are searching for a qualified individual to join the Jefferson County office as a program assistant. This full time position will support 4-H...

Education Health Community Agriculture

Extension to host multistate emergency preparedness workshop series for rural families

02 February 2024

Family Community Technology Education

Take Speed Tests with Your Home Internet

01 February 2024

Soon, money will be available to Indiana to address rural areas that have poor internet connectivity. To determine where those areas of need are...

Food Garden Community

Small town, big changes and giant impacts—Restoring pride in Laurel, Indiana

30 January 2024

The 510 citizens of Laurel, Indiana have no grocery store and rely on two in-town gas stations for their food unless they have the transportation...

Agriculture Health Community 4-H Family Youth

February Newsletter

29 January 2024

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

Community Garden Food Education

Mastering Home Food Preservation Workshops

29 January 2024

Community Technology

Purdue Center for Regional Development leads effort for Indiana’s Digital Equity Plan

26 January 2024

The Purdue Center for Regional Development, in partnership with the Indiana Broadband Office, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs,...

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Farmland Property Taxes May Keep Increasing

24 January 2024

The memo was posted at the end of December, on the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance website. It announced the base rate for farmland...

Community Education Agriculture

Emergency Preparedness for Rural Families

19 January 2024

4-H Agriculture Community

Perry County Extension Newsletter Jan/Feb 2024

18 January 2024

The Purdue Extension - Perry County January/February Newsletter contains updates from 4-H, Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, Nutrition...

Community Food Health Education

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

18 January 2024

workforce development at Purdue Extension

Community

Workforce Development Efforts Target a Broad Range of Users

18 January 2024

Purdue Extension is addressing workforce development in Indiana with an overriding goal to foster prosperity for individuals, communities and...

Family Agriculture Community

Keeping the Business in the Family: A Roadmap to Successful Succession

17 January 2024

Education Youth Community

Teens and Adults Learn Interviewing for Jobs and Professional Behaviors for the Workplace

12 January 2024

Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development estimates there will be 1 million jobs to fill by 2025. Workforce development is needed to...

Community

What is Broadband?

10 January 2024

The FCC unveiled a new map and needs your help to make sure your address and internet service offered are accurate.

Food Community Agriculture Environment 4-H Family Youth Health

Knox County Newsletter January/February 2024

05 January 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

4-H Community

2024 Summer Intern Application

04 January 2024

Community Youth Agriculture 4-H

Adams County Crops Committee & Pork Producers Scholarship

03 January 2024

Adams County Crops Committee & Pork Producers Scholarship

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Taking Inflation Apart

19 December 2023

Since then inflation has come down a lot. As of November 2023, prices were 3.1 percent higher than a year before. That’s good news.

4-H Community Education Youth Family Health Agriculture

January-February 2024 Newsletter

19 December 2023

Community Technology

Help Make Internet Accessible

15 December 2023

Community

Helping Those Most in Need

14 December 2023

As we enter the 'holiday season,' I encourage you to reflect on how you can make a positive difference in the lives of those who need...

Community Agriculture

2024 Top Farmer Conference

12 December 2023

Family Health Food Community

Marshall County Hosts "Dining with Diabetes" Class

11 December 2023

Health Education Community Food

Marshall County - ServSafe Manager Classes and Exams for 2024

11 December 2023

Environment Agriculture Community

2023 Plat Books

04 December 2023

Stop by our office at 924 16th Street, Bedford (South side of the square) and get your 2023 Plat Book! They make great gifts! We accept cash or check!

Agriculture Education Food Community Family Health Youth Environment

Ohio County Newsletter

01 December 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture,4-H,and Youth Development monthly updates

Agriculture 4-H Garden Technology Youth Family Food Education Community Health

Help Us Get Better Internet

01 December 2023

Indiana is receiving close to $870 million for broadband – how much your county gets is up to you

Family Community Health

Beating the Winter Blues

01 December 2023

What are the winter blues and how can you combat it.

Youth Agriculture Health Community 4-H Family Environment

Ohio County Newsletter

29 November 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

4-H Education Youth Family Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 27, 2023

29 November 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Education 4-H Family Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 20, 2023

22 November 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: How Much Will Homeowner Property Taxes Rise in 2024?

20 November 2023

The second installment for 2023 property taxes was due earlier this month. If you’re a homeowner, either you sent a check to your county...

Community

Community Development

20 November 2023

The mission of Purdue Extension Community Development is to strengthen the capacity of local leaders, residents, businesses, and organizations to...

Health Garden Community Education Food

Purdue Extension Hosts Jams and Jellies Workshop

17 November 2023

Community Agriculture

2023 Area 10 Beef Cattle Assoc. Meeting

17 November 2023

Education Agriculture Community

2023 Bi-State Crops Conference

17 November 2023

Youth Education Family 4-H Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 13, 2023

17 November 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Health Food Community

Mastering Home Food Preservation, June 11-14, 2024 (CLASS IS FULL)

15 November 2023

Mastering Home Food Preservation 4-day workshop. This will take place on June 11-14, 2024 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET at the VU Shircliff Humanities...

Community Education Youth Technology

Purdue Broadband

13 November 2023

Broadband is defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a government entity that regulates telecommunications, as an internet...

Health Food Community

Knox County ServSafe Manager Training & Exam, June 7, 2024

09 November 2023

Purdue Extension-Knox County is offering a ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Examination on June 7, 2024. This will take place at the VU...

Technology Community 4-H Education Youth

Wyatt Rumple- 4-H Feature

09 November 2023

Wyatt Rumple is reaching for the skies. A homeschooled student with Rumple Academy, Wyatt Rumple, 15, is putting his 4-H Aerospace expertise to...

Education 4-H Family Community Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 6, 2023

09 November 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Education Community Environment

Real Colors

01 November 2023

Over two million people have experienced how Real Colors opens the door to a whole new world of understanding one’s self and others.

Youth 4-H Family Community Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 30, 2023

01 November 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Food Community 4-H Agriculture Health

2023 Nov/Dec Perry County Extension Newsletter

30 October 2023

November/December 2023 edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County bimonthly newsletter featuring all program areas.

Family Education 4-H Community Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 23, 2023

27 October 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Technology

The Time for Broadband is Now – Purdue University is Playing its Part

27 October 2023

Purdue University—including Purdue Extension—is launching the Purdue Broadband Team (PBT) to harness the power of Indiana’s...

Apply for the Red Ribbon Christmas Box before November 28th

Community Family

Red Ribbon Application 2023

27 October 2023

Apply today for the Red Ribbon Christmas Box for 2023! Applications are due before November 28th.

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: How Can a Homeowner Calculate the Cost of a School Referendum?

26 October 2023

Election Day is coming up, and 12 Indiana school districts have put property tax referendums on the ballot. Voters who own homes will want to know,...

Food 4-H Environment Agriculture Community Health Family Youth

Knox County Newsletter November/December 2023

25 October 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Youth Education Community 4-H Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 16, 2023

20 October 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Agriculture 4-H Community Education Technology

2023 Extension Board Annual Meeting

18 October 2023

Join us on November 15 for a Lunch 'n Learn at StoneGate Education Center presented by the Lawrence County Extension Board. Meeting will take...

4-H Education Family Community Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 9, 2023

13 October 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community

Broadband Influencer

12 October 2023

The Purdue Broadband Team is looking for students to become broadband influencers. The team will harness the power of Indiana’s land-grant...

Community Education Family Food

Food for Thought (October)

11 October 2023

Community Youth 4-H Food

4-H Junior Leaders Trick or Treat for Canned Goods

11 October 2023

Put away your candy and break out the canned goods! For the 10th year in a row, Lawrence County 4-H Junior Leaders will be Trick or Treating in an...

Education Community Family 4-H Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 2. 2023

05 October 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Garden Community Agriculture Family

Miami County Master Gardener Impact Flyer

04 October 2023

Miami County Master Gardeners, 2022-by the numbers.

Community Youth Family Education 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 25. 2023

28 September 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Capital Comments

How Do States Manage Without Individual Income Taxes?

22 September 2023

Indiana has an individual income tax to help pay for state services. Indiana raises about $8 billion a year from its state income tax, which is 36%...

Community 4-H Youth Education Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 18. 2023

22 September 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Health Food Community

Mastering Home Food Preservation

21 September 2023

Mastering Home Food Preservation 4-day workshop. This will take place on October 31 thru November 3, 2023 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET at the...

Family Youth Education Community 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 11. 2023

15 September 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community

How Are YOU Doing?

14 September 2023

How Are YOU Doing? Last week, I had the opportunity to present in Perry County, Indiana – a place I like to think of as a home away from...

Family Community Youth 4-H Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 4. 2023

06 September 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

4-H Environment Food Community Youth Family Agriculture Health

Knox County Newsletter September/October 2023

06 September 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Education Agriculture Community Food Family 4-H

September Newsletter

30 August 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates

Family Community 4-H Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 28, 2023

30 August 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Education Community Agriculture

September 8 - Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training

28 August 2023

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Supply Chain Pressure is Easing, and so is Inflation

24 August 2023

The 12-month inflation rate began to rise in early 2021 and peaked at 8.9 percent in June 2022. Since then it’s fallen to 3.3 percent. Not so...

4-H Youth Education Family Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 21, 2023

24 August 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Education Youth Family 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 14, 2023

18 August 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Education Community Food Garden Health

Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop Hosted in St. Joseph Co.

14 August 2023

Learn about food preservation!

Garden Food Community Agriculture

Summer's Bounty- Garden Open House

14 August 2023

Meet us in the garden to learn from and ask questions to those associated with Purdue Extension, Soil & Water Conservation, Master Gardeners,...

4-H Community Youth

4-H Livestock Auction Thank You

11 August 2023

We would like to thank all of our 4-H Livestock Auction buyers who supported our Posey County 4-Hers at this year's fair.

Community Education Youth Family 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 7, 2023

11 August 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

4-H Community Agriculture Youth

2023 Clinton County Fair Results

09 August 2023

It's a wrap! The 2023 Clinton County Fair was a wonderful success. The Clinton County Extension office in collaboration with the Frankfort...

Agriculture Community

Just a Walk

09 August 2023

This past week my son went back to school, like many kids across the region. I took Tuesday off work to just spend the day with him. Upon asking...

4-H Agriculture Community Youth Garden Food Health

July and August Newsletter

07 August 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates

4-H Youth Community Education Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast July 31, 2023

02 August 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Indiana State Balances and the Pension Stabilization Fund

26 July 2023

The Indiana fiscal new year is upon us, having begun on July 1. The big New Year’s celebration happened on July 13, with the...

Community

2023 Leadership Pulaski County

12 July 2023

Purdue Extension, in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, present to you, Leadership Pulaski County. Grow your leadership...

Community Education Agriculture

Increase in fatalities and injuries from agricultural confined spaces highlights need for effective management and training

11 July 2023

Last year saw a roughly 40 percent increase in the number of reported cases involving agricultural confined spaces, according to the 2022 Summary...

Community 4-H

The Silos @ 37

10 July 2023

In 2016 the Hamilton County Extension Board established a Life Sciences Team to explore future programming needs of youth, adults, and partners,...

4-H Community Family Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast July 3, 2023

05 July 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Family Youth Environment Education Food Garden Health 4-H Agriculture Community

Knox County Newsletter July August 2023

01 July 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Youth Education Community Family 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 26, 2023

30 June 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Will the Inflation Rate Keep Falling?

29 June 2023

Inflation is coming down. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which measures the Consumer Price Index, reported the 12-month inflation rate for May at...

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Agriculture Community Education Environment

Indiana Land Use Summit

23 June 2023

Local government employees, plan commission members and conservation agencies are encouraged to join Purdue Extension and the Indiana State...

Family Youth Education Community 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 19, 2023

22 June 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Food Health Community Family

Lawrence County Food as Medicine

15 June 2023

Join us for a 6 week healthy lifestyle program. Learn nutrition basics, how to prepare simple dishes, opportunities for physical activity and much...

Youth Family 4-H Community Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 12, 2023

15 June 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Youth Community 4-H Family Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 5, 2023

08 June 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community

Total Eclipse 2024 Resource Hub

07 June 2023

On April 8, 2024 much of Indiana will experience a total solar eclipse with the path of totality covering much of southern and central Indiana.

Family Food 4-H Community

Food, Fun, 4-H: Meal Kit Program

07 June 2023

Community Environment

Purdue Extension to connect underserved communities with funding for energy and environmental improvements

05 June 2023

Purdue Extension has been selected to support a multistate effort to help rural, tribal and underserved communities access federal funding for...

Food Garden Health 4-H Community Family Agriculture Youth

Ohio County June Newsletter

02 June 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

Education Community Youth Family 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 29, 2023

01 June 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: The General Assembly Delivers Some Property Tax Relief

24 May 2023

Indiana homeowner tax bills increased 17 percent on average this year, the largest increase in years. Other property owners saw big increases too....

Community Education Agriculture Garden

2023 Blueberry Growers' Meeting

24 May 2023

Upcoming Blueberry Growers Meeting in Northern Indiana

Youth 4-H Community Education Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 15, 2023

22 May 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Food Community Agriculture

Southwest Purdue Ag Center Field Day

19 May 2023

Join us at the Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center for the 2023 SWPAC Field Day. June 28, 2023 Registration at 8:30ET, program 9:00-1:00 ET (lunch...

Family Youth Community Education 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 8, 2023

12 May 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Agriculture Garden Youth Food 4-H Family Health Community

May Newsletter

12 May 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

Community

Looking to the Sky

11 May 2023

In 2012, I served as president-elect of the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP).

Community Education Family

How Diversity is Knowledge

11 May 2023

There are many ways to utilize the power of diversity. It starts with a different lens and scope to how diversity is experienced amongst all...

Community

Pack the Pantries

09 May 2023

We have 40 food programs in Hamilton County and they are struggling to meet the needs of local families and individuals. There are more than 26,000...

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Garden Education Community

Extension Offers Practical Home Gardening Virtual Series

05 May 2023

Purdue Extension offers Practical Home Gardening Virtual Series Thursdays in May from 12:00-12:30pm CST/1:00-1:30pm EST. Register Here:...

Community Youth 4-H Family Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 1, 2023

05 May 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

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Education Community

Remote Work Professional Certificate course grant funding available, only $50 for participants

04 May 2023

To help entrepreneurs, freelancers and employees enhance their remote work skills, the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD)...

Community Agriculture

Military veteran farmers invited to AgrAbility Regional Workshop

04 May 2023

Military veteran farmers, or those interested in starting a career in farming, are invited to join National AgrAbility for a Veterans in Farming...

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: An Extra Billion and a Half in State Revenue

26 April 2023

The state revenue forecast upped its prediction of revenues for the rest of this fiscal year and the coming biennium, 2023-25, by $1.5 billion over...

Community Youth Education 4-H Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 24, 2023

25 April 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Education Community

American Citizen Planner – Indiana: Community Leaders Earn Certification for Public Planning

21 April 2023

Indiana plan commissions, city and town councils, boards of zoning appeals, and county commissions make land-use planning decisions that impact...

Family 4-H Community Agriculture Food Youth

Ohio County Newsletter-April

21 April 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture and Youth Development monthly updates.

Family Youth Community Education 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 17, 2023

20 April 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

4-H Family Community Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 10, 2023

12 April 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Youth Education 4-H Family Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 3, 2023

05 April 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Garden Community

2023 Marshall County Open Class Show

04 April 2023

Family Education Community Youth

Knox County Babysitting Training

29 March 2023

Purdue Extension-Knox County is presenting a Babysitting Training on June 13, 2023 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This will take place a the Knox County...

Food Garden Education Community

2023 Food Preservation Workshops in Marshall County

24 March 2023

Learn to Preserve food in 2023

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Property Tax Bills are Increasing a Lot in 2023

23 March 2023

Indiana county treasurers soon will mail property tax bills to owners of homes, rental housing, farmland, and businesses. Most will see big...

Youth 4-H Community Family Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 20, 2023

22 March 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Family Youth 4-H Education Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 13, 2023

16 March 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Technology Education Agriculture

2023 Certified UAV Pilot Program

13 March 2023

Upcoming UAV training in Warsaw, IN

Health Education Community Family

Let Purdue Extension help you "Get WalkIN"

13 March 2023

Garden Health 4-H Technology Family Food Education Youth Environment Agriculture Community

Origins of the Cooperative Extension System and Purdue Extension

10 March 2023

This week we delve into the formation of USDA’s Cooperative Extension System, and how that relates to Purdue Extension.

Community Family Education Youth 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 6, 2023

10 March 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

4-H Family Community

2023 Exploring 4-H Day Camp

10 March 2023

2023 Exploring 4-H Day Camp is a fun-filled educational program designed for youth in grades K-2. The day camp is two days in length, 9:00 a.m. -...

Community

Beginner’s Tips for Drafting Grant Budgets

09 March 2023

If there’s a phrase from Purdue Extension’s Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop that solicits the most fear and...

Community

Thinking Broadly About Broadband

09 March 2023

Nearly eighty-seven years ago, on May 20, 1936, the Rural Electrification Act was passed. At the time, an estimated ninety percent of farms in...

Community Family 4-H

2023 Exploring 4-H Day Camp

09 March 2023

2023 Exploring 4-H Day Camp is a fun-filled educational program designed for youth in grades K-2. The day camp is two days in length, 9:00 a.m. -...

Community Environment Garden Agriculture

Cost Share Program

08 March 2023

The Lawrence County SWCD & NRCS are partnering with Purdue Extension to help landowners pay for having soils tested.

Education Family Agriculture Community 4-H Health Garden Youth Environment Food

Knox County Newsletter March/April 2023

03 March 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Education Family Food Garden Community

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

03 March 2023

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

Food Family Education Community

Upcoming Classes offered by Purdue Extension

03 March 2023

Sleep on It and How Sweet it Is are two upcoming educational classes

Agriculture Environment Community Garden 4-H Food Family Education

The Birth of Land-Grant Institutions and Purdue University

03 March 2023

To more fully understand what Purdue Extension is, we must go back to the birth of land-grant institutions, which led to the establishment of...

Family 4-H Youth Community Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 27, 2023

01 March 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Family Youth Education Community 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 20, 2023

24 February 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Agriculture Environment Technology Youth Education Food Community Health Family 4-H Garden

Purdue Extension – a Research-Based Information Source

24 February 2023

With the plethora of information available, how does a person sort out reliable information from misinformation? I would submit that research-based...

Agriculture Community Food Garden 4-H

March Newsletter

23 February 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences ,Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates.

Education Family Community

Where Does Your Money Go?

22 February 2023

Want to improve your budgeting skills? Sign up for Where Does your Money Go!

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Solar Energy Projects and Property Taxes

22 February 2023

Utilities are building a lot of solar energy projects in Indiana. Fields of solar panels will become a common part of our landscape. This may help...

Community Family

Addressing Housing Needs in Rural Indiana

21 February 2023

As Indiana communities seek to increase quality of life and long-term economic growth, limited availability of a diverse supply of housing options...

4-H Family Youth Community Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 13, 2023

14 February 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Youth Education Community

2023 Extension Homemakers Scholarships

14 February 2023

2023 scholarships for the Extension Homemakers are now available. Scholarships include opportunities for both highschool and adult applicants....

Education Health 4-H Agriculture Community

Purdue Extension and Agricultural Centers Events are Valued Resources for Indiana Farmers

13 February 2023

There are 56,800 farming operations in Indiana. Some 97% of Indiana’s farms are family-owned. Of Indiana’s roughly 23.3 million acres...

Purdue Extension’s Land Use Team collaborated with the Indiana Office of Energy Development to publish two renewable energy reports to help aid in the discussion of renewable energy land-use regulations. Tom Campbell, Purdue Agriculture.

Community Environment Agriculture

Purdue Extension studies Indiana commercial solar and wind county ordinances

10 February 2023

Purdue Extension’s Land Use Team, in collaboration with the Indiana Office of Energy Development, recently published two renewable energy...

Family Community 4-H Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 6, 2023

09 February 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Food Health Community Family

Food For Thought

08 February 2023

Community Education Health

Nutrition Education Program

01 February 2023

Nutrition Education Program (NEP)

Community Family Education Youth 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 30, 2023

31 January 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Education Family Youth 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 23, 2023

27 January 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Agriculture Garden Community

Horticulture Series is Coming Up!

27 January 2023

Horticulture Series is Coming Up!

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Farmland Property Tax Misery Has Company

27 January 2023

Farmland assessments for property taxes are going up. So are home, rental housing and business assessments. Property tax misery has a lot of...

4-H Family Agriculture Food Health Community

February Newsletter

26 January 2023

Ohio County Health and Human Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H, and Youth Development monthly updates

Agriculture Environment Community Health

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia

25 January 2023

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia

Community 4-H

Color Me Green Mile Fun Run

20 January 2023

Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity! Run or walk with your friends, get messy, and support Hamilton County 4-H on July 24! The 2023 Color...

Education 4-H Family Community Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 16, 2023

19 January 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Food Education Health Community

Be Heart Smart

19 January 2023

As the leading cause of death for all Americans, heart disease claims 600,000 lives annually. Many in our community know someone that has been...

Community Youth 4-H

Static Projects - Check List

15 January 2023

Here is all the information you need for exhibiting a static project at the Adams County 4-H Fair.

4-H Youth Community

Swine - Check List

15 January 2023

Here is all the information you need for exhibiting Swine at the Adams County 4-H Fair.

Education Community Family 4-H Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 9, 2023

13 January 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Garden Agriculture Education

NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available

13 January 2023

NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available

Community

Purdue Extension Wells County is Hiring!

12 January 2023

Family Community Food

ServSafe Manager Class and Exams 2023

09 January 2023

ServSafe Manager Class and Exams 2023

Agriculture Community

Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’

04 January 2023

In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation or small business running, managers also have to become human...

Community Health Education Family Food

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity

04 January 2023

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity in Marshall County Indiana

Education Family Community Youth 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 2, 2023

03 January 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Youth Education Community 4-H Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 2, 2023

03 January 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Garden Health 4-H Environment Agriculture Food Community Family Youth

Knox County Newsletter January/February 2023

02 January 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Family Youth Education 4-H Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast December 26, 2022

29 December 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community

Holiday Greetings!

21 December 2022

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: State Revenue Growth Will Return to Normal

21 December 2022

Thursday, December 15, was a much-anticipated day at the Indiana Statehouse. It was Revenue Forecast Day, when the General Assembly heard the...

John Baugh stands in front of Purdue University

Agriculture Education Community

John Baugh announced as 2022 Hovde Award recipient

21 December 2022

The 2022 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service was presented to John Baugh, the director of agricultural services and...

Agriculture 4-H Community Family Education Health Youth Garden

Quarterly Newsletter - December 2022

20 December 2022

4-H Health Education Community Garden

Monthly Hot Topics

19 December 2022

Youth Family Education Community 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast December 12, 2022

16 December 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

4-H Community Agriculture

DIY Lawncare Program

14 December 2022

Photo of Madison County 4-H Junior Leaders at Frankton High School presenting the school a check for $250.

Youth 4-H Community

Madison County 4-H Junior Leaders Spread Holiday Cheer

14 December 2022

The Madison County 4-H Junior Leaders, a club comprised of Indiana 4-H members in 7th-12th grades, is donating $250 to each of the 10 high schools...

Community

A Pledge for the New Year

14 December 2022

A standard best practice in recruiting members to any community board is to provide them with a written role description to give them a good...

Youth Education Community

Friend of Extension awarded to lifelong Fountain County volunteer

09 December 2022

For 54 years, Carolyn Davis of Fountain County has dedicated skills and heart to the Indiana 4-H youth development program as a volunteer. Davis is...

4-H Community Family Agriculture

Farming Together

05 December 2022

Family Youth Community Education 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 28, 2022

05 December 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Agriculture 4-H Community

Wabash Valley Landscape and Lawncare

01 December 2022

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Holiday Inflation Cheer

29 November 2022

The holidays are here. Time for good cheer and happy thoughts, even if candy canes and sugar plums cost 7.8 percent more this year than last.

Community Garden 4-H

DIY Lawncare Program

23 November 2022

Technology Family COVID-19 Garden Health Education Agriculture Community Food

Cooking Under Pressure

17 November 2022

4-H Community Environment Food Health Education Youth Agriculture Family

Intro to Grant Writing Basics

17 November 2022

This brief introduction to grant writing will review the proposal process and basic elements of a grant required for a successful proposal. This...

Community Education

Creating Accessible Programs and Services

16 November 2022

Learn ways to think outside the box on the front end to ensure that your programs are accessible to people of all abilities.

Environment Family Food 4-H Community Youth

Save the Date for Pancake Day

02 November 2022

Community

Giving Thanks to Funders: Tips for Being a Good Steward

02 November 2022

If you find yourself in the fortunate situation of needing to thank a funder for awarding a grant proposal that you’ve submitted, note that...

Agriculture Family Environment Garden Education 4-H Food Health Youth Community

Knox County Newsletter November/December 2022

01 November 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Agriculture Community Education

2022 Tri-state CSA Conference: Thinking Inside the Box coming soon

27 October 2022

Thinking Inside the Box, the 2022 Tri-state CSA Conference is the place to be November 12-13. Held at the Walb Student Union on the Fort Wayne...

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Cost of Living Adjustments

25 October 2022

Inflation has been so low for so long that we hardly noticed them. Now inflation is the highest it’s been in 40 years, and COLAs are in the...

4-H Community

2023 Carroll Co. Fair Dates

21 October 2022

Save the Date - the 2023 Carroll Co. 4-H Fair dates are July 15 - 23, 2022.

Community Family

Sewing Day

21 October 2022

Join the Carroll Co. Extension Homemakers for a fun day of sewing for others.

Community

2022 Miami County Bayer Award

21 October 2022

Agriculture Education Community

REACH Scholarship Opportunity

20 October 2022

The REACH Program will provide five incoming freshmen pursuing animal sciences degrees with a focus on poultry with eight semesters of full tuition...

Health Food Education 4-H Community Youth Family Agriculture

November-December Newton County Extension Newsletters

20 October 2022

ANR

Literary Leaders Book Club

19 October 2022

Education Community

Lawrence County Extension Board Annual Lunch 'n Learn

19 October 2022

Save the Date!

St. Joseph County

Health and Human Sciences

19 October 2022

Education Food Garden Agriculture Environment Community

Agriculture & Natural Resources

19 October 2022

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educators offer programs and information on agricultural production and financial management for...

Family Community Environment Garden 4-H Agriculture

2022 Annual Extension Board Annual Meeting Features Bob Allison

13 October 2022

You're invited to the 2022 Marshall County Extension Board Annual Meeting!

Master Gardeners

Master Gardener Program

07 October 2022

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Impact Flyer

Community

Finding Hope. How I Discovered Compassion and Perseverance, Tucked Away in Rolling Hills

06 October 2022

In 2018, Bo Beaulieu and Alison Davis decided to write a grant to USDA-Rural Development for the new Rural Economic Development Innovation...

Education Environment Community

Purdue Extension seeks to build community resilience after a natural disaster

06 October 2022

Purdue Extension is continuing its role serving as an administrative lead for the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) and expanding...

Community

Purdue Extension Educators Share Facilitation Skills with Faculty from Andhra University

03 October 2022

On September 20, Regional Community Development Educators Tanya Hall and Steve Yoder led a daylong workshop on verbal facilitation skills for a...

Community Youth 4-H

National 4-H Week-Lawrence County

03 October 2022

National 4-H Week is here! Join us for daily challenges and activities to celebrate 4-H in Lawrence County!

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Agriculture Community Family

Safety is Important to Everyone

23 September 2022

Large farm equipment is beginning to travel local roads for fall harvest operations. As a driver, it is easy to get frustrated when you’re in...

Intro to PEMC Demo Garden during Indiana State Fair

Agriculture Community Environment Garden

Growing and Giving with PEMC Master Gardeners

22 September 2022

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: The Housing Market is Cooling Off

22 September 2022

The Federal Reserve is serious about battling inflation. They’ve raised their policy interest rate from near zero in February to an average...

Family 4-H Education Youth Community

2021-2022 Purdue Extension Martin County Program Highlights

20 September 2022

Check out some of the highlights from Purdue Extension Martin County from the 2021-2022 programming season.

Garden Agriculture Technology Community Food Family Education Health Environment COVID-19

Where Does Your Money Go?

19 September 2022

Community COVID-19 Technology Garden Education Agriculture Family Environment

Clay County Ag & Natural Resources

19 September 2022

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Garden Education Agriculture Technology Family COVID-19 Environment Community

Plant Watering 101

19 September 2022

Youth Community Family Education 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 19, 2022

19 September 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Agriculture Family Technology Health Garden Food COVID-19 Education Environment Community

Train Your Brain

19 September 2022

Family Education Agriculture Technology Environment Food Garden Community COVID-19 Health

Curb the urge to splurge

19 September 2022

Education Family Agriculture Technology Garden COVID-19 Community Food Health Environment

Air Fryer 101

19 September 2022

Environment Food Agriculture Garden 4-H Health Community Education Youth Family

September & October 2022 Newsletter

19 September 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 September & October Newsletter.

Youth Technology Health Education Family Community Food Agriculture 4-H Garden Environment

Clay County Fall Fest

15 September 2022

Community 4-H

Clay County Fall Fest Dodgeball Tournament

15 September 2022

Community Health 4-H

Meet Hamilton County 4-H Alumna Sarah Wilson

13 September 2022

As the Nutrition Manager for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Sarah (Huber) Wilson promotes the health and wellness of the community that we serve.

4-H Family Youth Education Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 12, 2022

12 September 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Food Youth Agriculture Health Education Family COVID-19 Community Garden Technology Environment

Clay County Health & Human Sciences

07 September 2022

Clay County Health & Human Sciences Information

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Environment Community

Warm, dry autumn predicted for Indiana

06 September 2022

The one-month outlook for September shows no temperature or precipitation guidance for Indiana, meaning the latter half of the season (i.e.,...

Family Education Community 4-H Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 5, 2022

05 September 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community

From Networking to Collaboration, From Buy-in to Active Engagement

01 September 2022

Back in March 2020, we were entering into the unknown. The pandemic was taking hold, and everyone across the globe was trying to determine the...

Community

Three Rookie Mistakes That Can Make or Break Your Grant Proposal

01 September 2022

The thought of writing a grant proposal can be intimidating for folks who are new to the process. There are multiple steps involved, multiple...

Food Education Family Community

Living Well in Lawrence County

29 August 2022

LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH TOPICS: INCLUDING YOUR MONEY YOUR GOALS, INTRODUCTION TO HOME PRESERVATION, EMPOWER ME TO BE...

Community Youth Family Garden Food Agriculture 4-H

Purdue Extension Ohio County News

29 August 2022

Ohio County Extension home and human sciences, 4-H,agriculture, and youth development newsletter.

4-H Youth Family Education Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 29, 2022

29 August 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Environment Health Family Food

Join PEMC at the 6th Annual Turn Festival and Dinner in collaboration with Paramount Indy

25 August 2022

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Is this a Recession?

25 August 2022

Is this a recession? Real gross domestic product has dropped for two straight quarters. Real GDP is our measure of goods and services produced,...

Community 4-H Youth Food Family Health Garden Environment Agriculture

Knox County Newsletter September/October

25 August 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Agriculture Community

DIY Lawncare Signature Program

19 August 2022

Do you want to know how to have a greener, healthier lawn? Join us for this series where you will receive information on essential turf basics...

Purdue Extension Women in Agriculture

Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion

11 August 2022

Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion

Community

Creating A Digital Ready Business

10 August 2022

The Purdue Extension Digital Ready program is designed to help small businesses learn to leverage online tools and services to grow their business....

Food Community Education Youth Health Family

Just One Bite!

08 August 2022

Explore new recipes, healthy habits, and more at Just One Bite with the Purdue Extension Nutrition program!

Community

Love Will Keep Us Together

05 August 2022

Many years ago, I found myself in the crosshairs of my supervisor. It is a long, funny, and touching story about falling in love, learning to adapt...

Health Food Community Family Garden Education Youth Agriculture 4-H Environment

July & August 2022 Newsletter

04 August 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 July & August Newsletter.

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Community 4-H

Thank You Pike County 4-H Livestock Auction Buyers

04 August 2022

We want to tell our Pike County 4-H Livestock Auction Buyers THANK YOU for supporting our 4-H Youth and their animal projects!

4-H Community Youth

Harrison County 4-H Snow Plow Design

03 August 2022

The Harrison County 4-H Snow Plow design team met last night putting their creative minds at work! We can't wait to see the final product that...

Purdue University, aerial view in the summertime

Community Education Environment Agriculture

2022 Hovde Award nominees sought

03 August 2022

Purdue University is accepting nominations for the 2022 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence, which is given annually to a member of Purdue...

Community

Five Ways to Connect with Grant Makers

03 August 2022

Most grant applications can now be completed online with little, if any, personal interaction between the grant seeker and the grant funder....

Indiana State Fair Sky Ride Sunset Photo

Community Family

From The Director's Chair: Rebecca Klein Talks All Things Indiana State Fair

02 August 2022

4-H Youth Environment Family Community Education

Community Service: Help Fill the Trailer

02 August 2022

All donations will be driven to Eastern Kentucky: Hindman & Pikeville Kentucky.

Community Youth 4-H

Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Club donated $150.00 for the 'Crusade for Children'

01 August 2022

The Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Club donated $150.00 for the 'Crusade for Children' to the Harrison Township Fire Department.

Community

2022 Leadership Pulaski County

01 August 2022

Purdue Extension, in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, present to you, Leadership Pulaski County. Grow your leadership...

Garden Family Youth Food Health Agriculture Community

Explore and Experience Local Food

29 July 2022

From farmer’s markets to roadside stands to local farms and other venues, local residents will have many opportunities available to them to...

Indiana State Fair corn on the cob spelling out the word fair

Family Community

From The Director's Chair: Reflecting on the Indiana State Fair

28 July 2022

Agriculture Community

Indiana Forage Council hosts Inaugural Hoosier Hay Contest

26 July 2022

The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with assistance from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is hosting a contest for Indiana producers who...

Community

The 2022 Fair By the Numbers

26 July 2022

2022 marked the 163rd consecutive Annual Harrison County Agricultural Fair. Ours is the oldest continuously run fair in the State of Indiana. It...

Agriculture Community

Indiana Forage Council hosts Inaugural Hoosier Hay Contest

26 July 2022

The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with assistance from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is hosting a contest for Indiana producers who...

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: $6 Billion in Balances

21 July 2022

Mid-July is number-cruncher nirvana if you follow the Indiana state budget. That’s when the State Budget Agency releases its closeout for the...

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Agriculture Community

Program to Help Businesses to Become the ‘Employer of Choice’

21 July 2022

In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation running, farm managers, owners, and agribusiness providers also have...

Community Garden Education 4-H Food

Register to attend upcoming small farm educational field day

20 July 2022

Connect with other small farmers at the Small Farm Education Field Day on July 29 presented by the Purdue Student Farm and the the Purdue...

Purdue Fruit, Veg, and Hemp Field Day on Thursday July 21, 2022 at the Purdue Meigs Ag Center

Agriculture Environment Community Education

Registration open for Purdue Fruit, Vegetable, Hemp Field Day

18 July 2022

Purdue specialists invite small- and large-operation farmers and growers to attend the Purdue Fruit, Vegetable and Hemp Field Day on July 21, 2022,...

Family Community Education

PURDUE EXTENSION 4-H FAIR POP-UPs

06 July 2022

Join Purdue Extension at the Hamilton County Fair on July 15 for Fair Pop-ups; including a demo on cooking quick and easy summer meals and an...

Capital Comments

Inflation and Indiana School District Budgets

06 July 2022

The inflation rate in May was 8.6 percent, the highest since the bad old days of the Great Inflation 40 years ago. We’re all paying higher...

Youth Community Family 4-H Agriculture

July/August Sullivan County Extension N.E.W.S

01 July 2022

History of Sullivan county Fair, open class information, important dates, horse and pony clinics, Fairboard and superintendent contact information,...

Youth Community 4-H Agriculture Environment Health Food Family Garden

Knox County Newsletter July/August 2022

30 June 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Community Family Youth 4-H Garden Education Agriculture Food

July-August 2022 Newsletter

23 June 2022

Education 4-H Community Family Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 20, 2022

20 June 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Family Community

Coping With High Inflation

17 June 2022

Purdue Extension HHS tips on how to handle high inflation. There are four steps to handle high inflation, and these include substitution,...

Community Education Technology Family 4-H Youth Agriculture

2022 County Fair Dates

15 June 2022

Purdue Extension dates for the 2022 county fairs

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Shocked and Not Shocked by Home Assessments

15 June 2022

Every year about this time homeowners receive a Form 11 from their county assessor. It’s the notice of assessment of land and structures, and...

Community

NACDEP – Creating Connections at Every Crossroad

15 June 2022

Creating Connections at Every Crossroad: Purdue Extension Community Development Program Supports the National Association of Community Development...

Community Agriculture Food Garden

home-based vendor laws

14 June 2022

Some recent changes impact requirements for home-based vendors. This article will help you understand who qualifies as a home-based vendor, which...

Education Youth 4-H Family Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 13, 2022

13 June 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Environment Community

Heat Forecast Tools Explained

10 June 2022

4-H Community Agriculture Family

Adams County 4-H Fair

09 June 2022

The Adams County 4-H Fair features numerous open events for all ages as well as the large variety of 4-H events and shows. Animals, livestock,...

Education Youth Community 4-H Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 6, 2022

06 June 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Agriculture

Farmers and Drivers are Reminded to Safely Share the Road this Growing Season

05 June 2022

Family Youth Garden Community Education 4-H Food

2022 Open Class

02 June 2022

Community Garden Food

2022 Open Class Exhibit Guide

02 June 2022

Community

Purdue Extension -Vigo County Impact Report

31 May 2022

Check out how Purdue Extension Vigo County made an impact on the community in 2021!

Environment Garden Agriculture Community

2022 Michiana Fruit and Vegetable Tours

31 May 2022

Join us Thursday evenings from June to October for local Veg tours

Youth Community Agriculture 4-H Health

Welcome our Summer Intern!

31 May 2022

Welcome our 2022 Pike County Purdue Extension Summer Intern!

4-H Education Youth Community Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 30, 2022

30 May 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

4-H Family Community Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 23, 2022

23 May 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community

Tea with the Queen and Court

19 May 2022

Join the Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen’s Court Sunday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Center Dining Room for a Tea party with Royalty!

Education Community 4-H

MEET & GREET PROGRAM IN MARTIN COUNTY: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EXTENSION & 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LEADER

19 May 2022

All are invited to attend a local program with Dr. Casey Mull. Topics for the program will include an overview of 4-H Opportunities For All; 4-H...

Environment Community Agriculture

Knox County Becoming the Employer of Choice

17 May 2022

This program is geared towards current and future farm or small business managers/owners looking to improve their human resource management (HRM)...

Environment Community

Managing Farm Risk

10 May 2022

Join an experienced team of Extension educators, specialists, faculty, and a lawyer as we present the Managing Farm Risk Webinar Series.

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Community Education Garden

Practical Home Gardening Virtual Series

09 May 2022

Purdue Extension Area Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educators from across the state offer Practical Home Gardening Virtual Series on...

4-H Family Youth Community Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 16, 2022

09 May 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Agriculture 4-H Community Food Education Youth Garden Environment Health Family

May & June 2022 Newsletter

09 May 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 May and June Newsletter.

Garden Food Family Community Agriculture Health

Knox County "Add A Row" Produce Donation Program

09 May 2022

The Knox County "Add a Row" Produce Donation Program aims to connect local produce farmers and home vegetable gardeners to local...

Youth 4-H Education Family Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 9, 2022

09 May 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Youth Education Community 4-H Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 2, 2022

06 May 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: The Residential Share of Property Taxes is on the Rise

05 May 2022

Here’s one way to think about property taxes: The local government sets its budget, subtracts all other tax revenue, and raises the remainder...

Community

BR&E Next Steps

05 May 2022

Over the past several months, my column has provided an overview of all five of the Business Retention & Expansion Program (BR&E) modules...

Community

We All Come From Somewhere – Part 2

04 May 2022

Last month, I offered a glimpse into our Purdue Study Abroad trip to Ireland focused on rural development. Our planned activities exceeded our...

Community

Workshops to Improve your Business’ Online Presence and Increase Sales

04 May 2022

In 2017, Extension Community Development and the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) sought a way to help Indiana small businesses...

Community

Purdue Pilots Training Sessions for County Extension Boards

04 May 2022

In April, Purdue Extension began piloting a series of training sessions for county extension boards across Indiana. The goal is to gather feedback...

Community

Welcome Andrea! County Extension Educator in Boone County

02 May 2022

Andrea grew up on a very traditional farm in southern Indiana. They raised corn, soybeans, and wheat, as well as Angus and Hereford cattle. Her...

Community 4-H Youth

2022 Clay County Fair Queen and Princess Pageants

01 May 2022

Power Purdue's Next Giant Leap! dayofgiving.purdue.edu

Environment Health Agriculture 4-H Youth Technology Food Education Podcast COVID-19 Garden Community Family

Support Marshall County Extension- Purdue Day of Giving

26 April 2022

Support Marshall County Extension Services

Health Environment Youth Family Garden Community Agriculture Food 4-H

Knox County Newsletter May/June 2022

26 April 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

4-H Agriculture Family Education Food Health Youth Community Garden

May-June 2022 Newsletter

25 April 2022

4-H Family Community Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 18, 2022

22 April 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Education Youth Family Community 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 25, 2022

22 April 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

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Agriculture Community Environment

Planting season is here; remain alert to large farm equipment on Indiana roads

21 April 2022

INDIANA (April 21, 2022) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine,...

Community 4-H Youth

Harrison Hoosiers 4-H Club Brings Treats to Hospital Workers

20 April 2022

Shout out to the Harrison Hoosiers 4-H Club! They adopted some hospital units this past April and collected treat baskets for our health care...

Youth 4-H Community

New Amsterdam Clovers Assembles Soldier Care Bags

20 April 2022

The New Amsterdam Clovers 4-H Club assembled soldier care bags. They will be shipping them to an Army regiment stationed over seas. They started...

Agriculture Community

Blueberry Growers Save the Date

18 April 2022

Family Community 4-H Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 11, 2022

11 April 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Family 4-H

2022 Exploring 4-H Day Camp

11 April 2022

2022 Exploring 4-H Day Camp is a fun-filled educational program designed for youth in grades K-2. The day camp is two days in length, 9:00 a.m. -...

Community

The Final Report

08 April 2022

Ribbon cuttings with large gold scissors often celebrate the wins of communities as businesses open. What steps are taken as companies add...

Community

We All Come From Somewhere – Part 1

08 April 2022

Last month I had the privilege of co-leading a Study Abroad to the Republic of Ireland with twelve exceptional Purdue undergraduate students. Along...

4-H Family Education Youth Community

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 28, 2022

06 April 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community

So, What’s Your Big Idea? Crafting a Solid Project Description for Your Next Grant Proposal

06 April 2022

If you’ve ever written a community grant proposal, you’ve discovered that most applications have a standard set of sections that you...

Community Health Food Education

Knox County ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Examination

06 April 2022

ServSafe Food Protection Manager is the highest ServSafe certification. It satisfies Indiana requirements to become a Certified Food Protection...

Technology Agriculture Community Environment

Purdue Extension releases Indiana renewable energy survey results

05 April 2022

To assist communities, Purdue Extension, through support from Hoosiers for Renewables and Indiana Farm Bureau, released a...

Community

Purdue Extension releases Indiana renewable energy survey results

05 April 2022

Indiana communities are facing complex land-use planning decisions, specifically in regards to renewable energy. To assist communities, Purdue...

Family Community 4-H Youth Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 4, 2022

04 April 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Agriculture Community

Be Patient on Roads During Planting Season

01 April 2022

It’s time for my annual appeal to all to be patient and safe on roads during the spring planting season. From recent conversations I’ve...

Community

Tea with the 4-H Queen & Court

31 March 2022

Join the Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen’s Court Sunday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Center Dining Room for a Tea Party with...

Education Youth Family Community 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 21, 2022

30 March 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

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Environment Agriculture Community

Indiana Severe Weather and Flood Preparedness Week 2022

14 March 2022

The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of...

Youth Education Community Family 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 14, 2022

14 March 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Education Community

Consumer Education Day

09 March 2022

Consumer Education Day

Community 4-H

Adams County Summer Assistant Information

08 March 2022

Adams County Summer Assistant Information

Family Garden 4-H Food Community

Knox County 2022 Open Class Listing

08 March 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Open Class Booklet, featuring updates on all open class projects.

Community 4-H Youth Education Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 7, 2022

07 March 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Education Agriculture Garden Health Environment Youth Community Food Family 4-H

March & April 2022 Newsletter

04 March 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 March and April Newsletter.

Community

Analyze Results

03 March 2022

Driving across dusty country roads, we often find tattered traffic signs, including old detour signs that invite us to create a new path or stay on...

Youth Agriculture Family Community 4-H Health Environment Food

Knox county Newsletter March/April 2022

02 March 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Youth 4-H Agriculture Community

Purdue Extension-Spencer County Seeking Summer Assistant

02 March 2022

Purdue Extension-Spencer County is seeking to fill the summer assistant position for 2022.

4-H Youth Health Education Agriculture Community

Pike County Hiring 2022 Summer Intern!

01 March 2022

Pike County Purdue Extension is hiring a 2022 Summer Intern! Application materials should be received by April 1, 2022. Find application and...

Community

Goal, Objective, Outcome, or Impact? Understanding the Differences When Drafting a Grant Proposal

01 March 2022

Most community-related grant applications have a section asking for a description of the changes expected within a community if the proposal were...

Youth Health Community Family Education Food

2022 National Nutrition Month

01 March 2022

2022 National Nutrition Month resources on Jennings County Purdue Extension page.

Community Family Agriculture 4-H Youth

2022 Clay County Purdue Extension Summer Intern

28 February 2022

We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person who can help us reach pre-determined goals and to review and participate in the setting of...

Family Community Youth 4-H Education

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 28, 2022

28 February 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Education Technology Community

Act Now to Protect Against Increased Cyber Risks

25 February 2022

In light of the Russian military attack on Ukraine, the global threat of cybersecurity risks also are on the rise, both on the international and...

Community

An Ode to Humility

25 February 2022

There was a time when communities, and the people living in them, solved pressing issues using dialogue. Yes, there were moments when dialogue did...

Community

Welcome Jeff! County Extension Educator in Dearborn County

24 February 2022

Jeff Hermesch is the Agriculture & Natural Resources and Community Development Extension Educator in Dearborn County, Indiana.

Community 4-H

January 2022 Newsletter

22 February 2022

Jefferson County 2022 Newsletter

Capital Comments

Capital Comments: What Will Happen to Inflation?

22 February 2022

The inflation rate was 7.5 percent from January 2021 to January 2022, the highest inflation in 40 years. It arrived suddenly and unexpectedly. A...

Health Family Garden Agriculture Youth Community 4-H

March-April Newsletter

22 February 2022

Health Community

SIA Foundation Grant

18 February 2022

“Are you looking for ways to fund investments in facilities, equipment, or real estate that benefits health and welfare in your community?

Community

Dearborn County Parks

18 February 2022

Dearborn County Parks Invite

Family Community Health

GetWalkin' Spring 2022

18 February 2022

GetWalkin' Spring 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County red tractor

Community Education 4-H Family Youth

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 14, 2022

17 February 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Food Community

Understanding Food Insecurity and Food Resources in Putnam County

16 February 2022

One in nine Americans struggle to have access to enough food, also known as food insecurity. Putnam County has a 12.9% projected insecurity rate...

4-H Community Youth

2020-2021 Purdue Extension Martin County Program Highlights

14 February 2022

The 2020-2021 was filled with programming, workshops, and more! Some highlights include: Clover Gaming, Bottle Caps To Benches project, the Martin...

Community

Gaining Community Support

13 February 2022

What does it mean to live and belong to a community? By definition, belonging to a community requires an affinity for that community and having the...

Food Agriculture Community Health

Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Diagnosed in Indiana Poultry Flock

11 February 2022

Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked properly. No human cases of avian...

Garden Food Agriculture Community

Purdue agricultural economics research to measure local food access within Anderson community

08 February 2022

Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics is measuring access to local food in Anderson, Indiana through a collaboration with...

Community Youth Education 4-H Family

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 7, 2022

07 February 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community Agriculture

Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’

04 February 2022

Community

Gather Information

03 February 2022

Knock! Knock! The wrapping of knuckles on the large, dark door frame bellows down the corridor of the distillery. The distillery marks the history...

Community

Comes A Time

03 February 2022

The answer to this question depends on your circumstances and your point of view. Those who are content with how things are may find little...

Community

Yes, but Is It a Community Need? Frame Your Grant Proposals to Clearly Benefit the Community

03 February 2022

Whenever I facilitate Purdue Extension’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop, there is usually a participant seeking funding to buy equipment for...

Environment Garden Food Health Family Agriculture Education Community

CWC Franklin County Collaboration

02 February 2022

Our CWC, Becky Marvel, has been working collaboratively with the Franklin County Purdue Extension Office as well as the Franklin Co. Library to...

Family Community Education Youth 4-H

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 31, 2022

02 February 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Community

Cultural Awareness Workshop

02 February 2022

Purdue Extension Clinton County and the Community Foundation of Clinton County invite you to participate in a two-part program to increase your...

Garden Education Environment Community

DIY Lawncare Program

01 February 2022

Purdue Extension’s D-I-Y Lawncare Program Gives Residents the Skills Needed to Create Their Dream Lawn Make your lawn the talk of the...

Agriculture Environment Community Education Technology

Portable Generators are Great Tools, but Use them Safely!

01 February 2022

Most of Indiana is targeted for some possibly brutal winter weather over the next few days. Possible freezing rain, followed by heavy snow and...

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Preparing Foods During a Power Failure

01 February 2022

During a power failure, cooking and eating habits must change to fit the situation. You may have no heat, no refrigeration, and limited safe...

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Protecting Livestock During Winter Storms

01 February 2022

Large numbers of livestock may be killed in winter storms. Wind coupled with severe or prolonged cold weather causes additional stress on...

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Protect Your Plumbing and Appliances during a Winter Power Failure

01 February 2022

Indiana winters always present the possibility of ice storms, heavy snow, and windy conditions that can cause power outages. Not only are power...

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Protect Your Plumbing and Appliances during a Winter Power Failure

01 February 2022

Indiana winters always present the possibility of ice storms, heavy snow, and windy conditions that can cause power outages. Not only are power...

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2022 Succession Planning Winter Workshop

31 January 2022

2022 Succession Planning Winter Workshop

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Capital Comments: Farmland Assessments will Increase for Taxes in 2023

28 January 2022

Farmland property taxes have been falling. Total property taxes paid by agricultural property owners fell 2.3 percent per year from 2017 to 2021,...

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Midwest Women In Agriculture Conference to explore the value of estate planning

27 January 2022

The 2022 Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference kicks off on Wednesday, Feb. 9 for two days of special guest speakers, networking opportunities...

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2022 Academia de Policía para la Comunidad Hispana

26 January 2022

El Departamento de Policía de Frankfort está ofreciendo la Academia de Policía para la comunidad Hispana en Frankfort. Esta academia...

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