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April Announcements

  • 29 April 2025

From the Director - April 2025

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Youth 4-H Community Health Environment Agriculture Family

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter

  • 28 April 2025

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter

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Environment Garden

Something is Making Holes in My Tree

  • 25 April 2025

Occasionally, homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not mean impending death to the tree, but it’s...

Poppy
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.

windmills in Indiana
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 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...

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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

Grant awarded
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!

Asian longhorned tick
Environment

Do All You Can to Prevent Tick Bites

  • 11 April 2025

The more we learn about ticks, the more committed we all should be about preventing tick bites altogether.

rain
Environment Garden

Stormwater

  • 11 April 2025

Over the last few weeks, we have seen a fair amount of precipitation. That precipitation has resulted in stormwater that has impacted our...

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Garden Environment

What is Arbor Day?

  • 04 April 2025

Each year, I like to encourage people to consider planting a tree or shrub around Arbor Day (the last Friday of April – this year, April 25)....

garlic mustard
Garden Environment

Learn to Steward Healthy Landscapes

  • 04 April 2025

Purdue Extension in Wabash and Whitley Counties are offering a 3-session course in May entitled, “Stewarding Healthy Landscapes, Controlling...

Extension educator Ashley Adair shows youth pests on a leaf; Photo credit: Banner by Tom Campbell
Education Agriculture Youth

Purdue Extension supports local agriculture, youth education through Farm to School (and you can too!)

  • 01 April 2025

Purdue Extension partnered with Indiana Grown for Schools in 2018, when the program first began to take shape from a USDA Farm to School grant....

From the Director
From the Director

March Announcements

  • 31 March 2025

From the Director - March 2025

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Garden Environment

Understanding the Pollinating Services of Native Bees

  • 28 March 2025

Acknowledging the benefits of the honey bee, I’d like to explore the benefits of native wild bees that you may not have been aware of.

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Education 4-H Youth

4-H Area 2 Performing Arts Festival

  • 27 March 2025

JOIN US FOR AN ENTERTAINING EVENING AS 4-H'ERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTIES IN THE AREA SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS! | April 11, 2025

LaGrange County Courthouse
Agriculture Community Health Youth 4-H Education

March 2025 LaGrange Newsletter

  • 21 March 2025

Purdue Extension LaGrange Newsletter

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Environment Agriculture

Agriculture Affects Everyone, Every Day

  • 14 March 2025

National Ag Day is March 18, with the theme, “Together We Grow.” As the world population soars, there is even greater demand for the...

Extension Highlights
Family Education Agriculture Community 4-H Youth Garden Health

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

  • 13 March 2025

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

An elm-lined street in St. Paul, MN, before most of the trees were killed by Dutch elm disease.
Environment

Famous Historical Elms and Protecting Elms Today

  • 07 March 2025

A look at some “famous” elms in history, and what you can do to monitor and protect American elms that you might be stewarding.

Purdue Extension.
Community Youth 4-H Family Education

March Clover Chronicle

  • 04 March 2025

March Clover Chronicle

Crocus
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.

From the Director
From the Director

February Announcements

  • 28 February 2025

From the Director - February 2025

pawpaw fruit
Garden Environment

Pawpaw – the Indiana Banana

  • 28 February 2025

Have you heard of the pawpaw tree? It’s affectionately called the Indiana Banana.

Tulips
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.

Casserole-Dish
Education Food Health

ServSafe Food Manager - Knox County, July 22, 2025

  • 21 February 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County is presenting a ServSafe Food Manager training on July 22, 2025 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, EST. This will take place at...

Purdue Extension.
Environment

Do you Know About the Impact of Invasive Species?

  • 14 February 2025

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 24-28, 2025. If invasive species have not been on your radar, consider why many believe there is...

We Are Hiring
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.

Purdue Extension.
Health Education

A Matter of Balance

  • 14 February 2025

A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults....

Purdue Extension.
Health Food Education

ServSafe® Class and Exam

  • 11 February 2025

Purdue University Extension - Lake County will be offering a ServSafe™ Training and Exam. ServSafe is a food and beverage safety training and...

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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...

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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...

Open apple buds during a late spring freeze
Garden Environment

Cold Weather Damage to Fruit and Vegetables

  • 07 February 2025

As Mother Nature begins to taunt us with brief periods of warm weather in late winter, when should we start to worry about the various fruits...

Purdue Extension.
Agriculture Community Technology Education Environment

Educators Assist with Farm Research - Extension Highlights

  • 31 January 2025

Educators Assist with Farm Research - Extension Highlights

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4-H Education

2025 Summer Intern Needed

  • 31 January 2025

Purdue Extension-Knox County is seeking a summer intern. This person will be working on 4-H initiatives Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

From the Director
From the Director

January Announcements

  • 30 January 2025

From the Director - January 2025

Coyote
Environment

Avoiding Problems with Coyotes

  • 24 January 2025

Coyotes can be found just about anywhere in North America. Indiana residents are more likely to see coyotes during the wintertime, and to hear them...

Snow on a tree
Environment Garden

Deicer’s Impact on Your Landscape

  • 21 January 2025

We have already had our fair share of nasty winter weather in 2025. Hopefully, the nasty winter weather ends soon, but in the event, we continue...

corn field
Agriculture Education

Winter PARP Meetings

  • 21 January 2025

Join us for a winter PARP meeting for PARP credits, relevant information, and a meal!

Two women, an attendee and a vendor, talk at the Small Farm Conference trade show.
Education Agriculture

Indiana Small Farm Conference will feature speakers, trade show for small and diversified farmers

  • 16 January 2025

The 2025 Indiana Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 4-5. The conference, hosted by Purdue...

Purdue University student studying leaves.
Youth Technology Education

Learning How Science Can Be Used to Help Solve Everyday Problems

  • 06 January 2025

Indiana 4-H led 22 science and engineering programs for youth. Fluid Power was statewide, and several were county-based (Ag Tech SPARK Club,...

Winter
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.

corn in drought
Agriculture Environment

Growing Season Climate Summary Released

  • 27 December 2024

The Indiana State Climate Office recently released their 2024 Growing Season Climate Summary: April – October, by author Austin Pearson.

Purdue Farm
Family Garden Agriculture Health Youth Education 4-H Community

January-February 2025 Newsletter

  • 26 December 2024

January-February 2025 Newsletter

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Community Education 4-H

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

  • 26 December 2024

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

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Garden Food Community Environment Agriculture Education

Homesteading Conference - Extension Highlights

  • 20 December 2024

Extension highlights of the Homesteading Conference - 2024

Dekalb ANR educator with local farmer
Community Youth Agriculture Garden Education 4-H Health

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

  • 20 December 2024

Highlights from Extension of Northeast Indiana

PDC
Education

Purdue Extension Professionals Recognized at Conference

  • 19 December 2024

A number of Purdue Extension Professionals were recognized at the annual Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference (PDC) on Thursday,...

Rachel McCarty accepting the Friend of Extension Award
Education Youth 4-H

2024 Friend of Extension awarded to Monroe County Extension board member and advocate

  • 18 December 2024

Purdue Extension presented Rachel Peden McCarty with the 2024 Friend of Extension award at this year’s Purdue Extension Professional...

From the Director
From the Director

December Announcements

  • 17 December 2024

From the Director - December 2024

Purdue Extension Homesteading Conference
Agriculture Education

Preserving and sharing homesteading skills within Indiana communities

  • 12 December 2024

Interest in homesteading has grown over the past five years. Google Trends records that in Indiana search terms related to homesteading, like...

A farmer drives a no-till tractor over a field harvested the previous fall.
Agriculture Environment

New incentives for climate-smart farming available to Indiana farmers

  • 10 December 2024

Purdue Extension has partnered with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF), a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, to provide Indiana...

Sad snowman outside with a black hat
Health Education Family

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

  • 05 December 2024

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many people find themselves grappling with a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder...

White/gray horse eating hay
Education Agriculture

Transitioning From Pasture to Hay

  • 04 December 2024

With the freezing temperatures and the snow cover, many forages within pastures have slowed growth or have gone completely dormant. Overgrazing...

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...

Up close picture of soybean plant
Education Agriculture

Look Beyond Soybean Moisture Content in Harvest Loss

  • 03 December 2024

Soybean harvest has wrapped up and now is a good time to learn postmortem reflecting on the season. Back in September, Purdue soybean specialist...

Silo in Field
Education Agriculture Community

Marshall County PARP Meeting

  • 02 December 2024

Meeting on Dec. 17

Silo in Field
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...

Silo in Field
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.

tree squirrel in winter
Environment Garden

Adding Winter Interest and Wildlife Benefits to Your Landscape

  • 29 November 2024

As our deciduous landscapes transition to barren branches for winter, you may conclude that a few points of winter interest or wildlife benefit...

From the Director
From the Director

November Announcements

  • 26 November 2024

From the Director - November 2024

Removing invasives
Environment

Developing a Forest Management Plan

  • 22 November 2024

If you own woodlands, do you have a forest management plan? Is it written down? Do you have goals for the property, and are you managing the...

A pond in Franklin County, Indiana.
Environment Agriculture

Helping Professionals and the Public Gain Skills for Healthy Pond Management

  • 19 November 2024

Purdue Extension with other pond experts implemented train-the-trainer and public pond management workshops. Train-the-trainer programs were in...

Willow Tree
Agriculture Environment

Uniqueness of Trees

  • 18 November 2024

Just like every individual is unique, so are trees. No two trees grow at the same rate, have the same leaf pattern, or have identical bark....

Fred Whitfrd talks to a man in front of a large farm vehicle.
Education Agriculture

Protecting Indiana communities one safety presentation at a time

  • 15 November 2024

Have questions about pesticide safety or other farm safety topics? Fred Whitford will track down answers to those questions and more with his keen...

Purdue Extension.
Health Education

Be Heart Smart

  • 08 November 2024

Be Heart Smart is a lecture-based program for individuals who want to learn more about preventing heart disease by making heart-healthy changes. ...

Purdue Extension.
Education

Alzheimer's Awareness Programs

  • 08 November 2024

Purdue Extension-Lake County is offering Alzheimer's Awareness Programs throughout Lake County in various locations.

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Youth 4-H Education Community

DeKalb County Scholarship Opportunities

  • 07 November 2024

DeKalb County Scholarship Opportunities

Purdue Extension class being held in the forest
Environment

Private Woodland Owners Make Decisions and Take Actions to Improve Acreage Value

  • 04 November 2024

Purdue Extension offers Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner, in-person and virtually. The in-person program has eight 2.75-hour...

Thanksgiving
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.

watering tree
Garden Environment

Winterize Your Trees

  • 01 November 2024

When we think of winterizing, we prepare things for winter weather. Have you considered winterizing your landscape trees (especially newly planted...

From the Director
From the Director

October Announcements

  • 31 October 2024

From the Director - October 2024

Purdue Extension.
Education Food Community Youth 4-H Agriculture Garden Health

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

  • 29 October 2024

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana - September 2024

Purdue Extension.
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...

Purdue Extension.
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.

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Environment

National Firewood Month

  • 25 October 2024

October is National Firewood Month.

Purdue Farm
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

cow
Education Environment Agriculture

Beef Quality Assurance Trainings

  • 17 October 2024

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification is now required for beef producers selling 'fed cattle' (finished beef steer and...

Woolly Worms
Environment

Wayward Wanderings of Woolly Worms and Winter Weather

  • 11 October 2024

Wooly bear caterpillars (a.k.a. woolly worms) are commonly seen crossing roads and sidewalks this time of year. Lore about woolly bear caterpillars...

Purdue Extension.
Food Education Health Garden

Purdue Extension Offers Food Preservation Workshops

  • 01 October 2024

Check out upcoming Food Preservation Workshops!

From the Director
From the Director

September Announcements

  • 30 September 2024

From the Director - September 2024

wheel bug
Environment Garden

An Insect that Resembles a Dinosaur

  • 27 September 2024

A wheel bug is a bizarre-looking insect you'll see in landscapes and other areas late in the year.

Purdue Extension.
Environment Agriculture

Pesticide Application: Improving Public Safety

  • 20 September 2024

The program helped applicators learn to address two major pesticide issues in the community; pesticide drift and pollinator protection.

FNR Extension Specialist Lenny Farlee speaks to a crowd
Agriculture Environment

Purdue FNR Extension specialist receives national recognition for work in forestry

  • 19 September 2024

Lenny Farlee, sustaining hardwood Extension specialist for Purdue’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), has been named a 2024...

Allen County Extension
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.

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Health Education Community Family

Get WalkIN'

  • 18 September 2024

Let Purdue Extension help you Get WalkIN' !

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Youth Education Food 4-H Health

Iron Chef: A healthy food contest

  • 16 September 2024

Iron Chef is a program developed by Purdue Extension and the Allen County Public Library to encourage conscious healthy eating choices. After a...

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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...

Purdue Extension.
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

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.

Pumpkins
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.

Red crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, gets its name from the damage it causes to stems at the soil line.
Agriculture Environment

New-to-Indiana soybean disease may plague Hoosier farmers

  • 04 September 2024

Red crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, has spread to Indiana fields.

Trees Over Water
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.

From the Director
From the Director

August Announcements

  • 29 August 2024

From the Director - August 2024

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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

Kimber Nicoletti-Martinez walking through a cornfield in Indiana
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....

Purdue Extension.
Family Education Community Health Food

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

  • 26 August 2024

Learn more about "Sugar Addiction"

EMG Basic Training Scholarship
Education Garden Environment

Master Gardener Basic Training Scholarship

  • 22 August 2024

If you are interested in taking the Master Gardener Basic Training course but the cost is a barrier, we are pleased to announce that we have one...

Symposium sessions include: · “Marketing Your Lamb” — “Lamb-bassador” Nick Forrest, Forrest Family Farm · “Benefits of Wool Pelleting in Indiana” — Whitney Schlegel, Marble Hill Farm · GEMS national sheep research project — Luiz Brito, Purdue associate professor of animal sciences “We are very excited about the program we have put together for this year's symposium,” said Smith. “It is a great mix of pertinent topics impacting the Indiana sheep industry. I hope you can join us.” All sessions will take place in the Habecker Dining Commons and the attached lobby. Breakfast (pastries and coffee) and lunch are included in the $30 registration fee. Registration begins at 9 a.m. ET, and the welcome message from ISA President Jane Smith will be at 9:45 a.m. If interested, register here; more information is available on the ISA website. About the Indiana Sheep Association The Indiana Sheep Association is one of the oldest livestock organizations in Indiana. It was originally founded as the Indiana Wool Growers Association in 1876 to encourage local shepherds to come together to share ideas and expertise, to promote lamb and wool in the state, and to educate our communities about the value of sheep and the sheep industry. About the Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program was created to support educational, promotional and research efforts involving sheep in Indiana. Funds for the council are collected from the sale of all sheep in Indiana — 0.5% of the net market price of each sheep sold. All funds collected by stockyards, sale managers, producers and others should be sent to the council’s business office at Purdue. See https://indianasheep.com/checkoff.php for more information.
Agriculture Education

Hoosier Sheep Symposium will take place on Sept. 21

  • 20 August 2024

The Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program (IN S&W) and the Indiana Sheep...

Thinning tree stand
Environment

Oct. 5 Forestry Tour to Highlight Forest Management

  • 16 August 2024

Forestry professionals will conduct a forestry tour on the Purdue Harrold Woodland on Oct. 5 to highlight management practices beneficial...

Purdue Extension.
Education Community Health Family

Matter of Balance Classes Begin This October

  • 14 August 2024

Upcoming Classes

Sorghum in field
Education Agriculture

Purdue field day to feature research on sorghum’s value as a forage crop

  • 09 August 2024

Purdue University Extension will host a Forage Sorghum Field Day on Sept. 10 at the Feldun-Purdue Ag Center (FPAC) in Bedford, Indiana.

bagworm and webworms
Garden Environment

Bagworms or Webworms – What’s the Difference?

  • 02 August 2024

Bagworms or webworms – is there a difference? Are both bad?

Purdue Extension.
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

From the Director
From the Director

July Announcements

  • 31 July 2024

From the Director - July 2024

Lady beetle release in greenhouse
Environment Garden Agriculture

Know Your Friends: Beneficial Insects

  • 26 July 2024

Let’s look at a few beneficial insects.

white grub
Agriculture Garden Environment

What are White Grubs?

  • 19 July 2024

One issue that homeowners occasionally have to deal with is white grubs chewing on grass roots. The result is a dead patch in the lawn that grows...

Purdue Extension.
Agriculture Environment Garden

Fireflies: Lightning in a Bottle

  • 12 July 2024

Lightningbugs, also known as fireflies, have fascinated young and old alike on warm summer days.

cattle grazing in a field
Agriculture Environment

Livestock producers and forage-input personnel can gain hands-on training at Indiana Grazing Schools

  • 11 July 2024

From the Indiana Forage Council (IFC) and Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources, the Indiana Grazing Schools will start in August....

Welcome Cora and Jeannette!
Education Health Food Agriculture

Meet Our New Educators!

  • 08 July 2024

Learn more about our new Horticulture/Urban Ag and Nutrition Education Program Advisor!

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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.

poison hemlock
Environment Agriculture Garden

Prudently Pursue Poisonous Plants

  • 28 June 2024

It is prudent to be aware of poisonous plants. They may exist on roadsides, rights-of-way, or other secluded areas, then find their way to...

From the Director
From the Director

June Announcements

  • 26 June 2024

tobacco hornworm on tomato with cocoons from parasitic wasp
Environment Garden

Understanding Insect Metamorphosis

  • 21 June 2024

By understanding insects better, we can also manage them more efficiently and economically.

corn field and grain bin
Education Food Family Health 4-H Youth Agriculture Community

July-August Newton County Extension Newsletter

  • 20 June 2024

two adults looking at crops and weeds
Agriculture Environment

Purdue Weed Science Field Day to highlight newest research

  • 11 June 2024

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture will host its Weed Science Field Day on Thursday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Throckmorton...

evening sky in a field
Environment

Cruel, Cruel, Cruel Summer Unlikely

  • 10 June 2024

The Climate Prediction Center outlook is calling for a warmer, slightly wetter summer around Indiana, with the wetter signal in southern Indiana...

Cale Bigelow spot sprays dandelion
Agriculture Garden Environment

It is Important to Read and Follow Pesticide Labels

  • 07 June 2024

It is important to read and follow pesticide labels to be legal and to avoid major goofs. Additionally, to some degree, your safety, your...

poison ivy
Environment Garden

Leaves of Three, Let It Be

  • 31 May 2024

Poison ivy, Rhus radicans or Toxicodendron radicans, is an undeniable plant menace in home landscapes. I’m allergic to its plant oils, as you...

Purdue Extension Master Gardeners
Education Environment Garden

Purdue Extension Master Gardeners Help Indiana Gardeners Grow

  • 31 May 2024

Purdue Extension provided in-person and virtual basic training for gardening enthusiasts who desire to volunteer in consumer horticulture education...

crops growing in a garden
Environment Agriculture

Focus on Small-Scale Vegetable Farming: Field Demonstrations Build Capacity for Use of Cover Crops, Reduced Tillage

  • 30 May 2024

Over the last three growing seasons, Purdue Extension established demonstration plots of cover crops and reduced tillage in vegetables at...

From the Director
From the Director

May Announcements

  • 29 May 2024

mower injury to base of tree
Garden Environment

Ten Ways to Kill a Tree (or Hasten its Demise)

  • 24 May 2024

Today’s article concerns ten common mistakes people make when planting and caring for trees. These practices may kill a tree, stress it, or...

manure spreading
Education Environment

Virtual Series Shares Practices for Safe Fertilizer and Manure Use

  • 24 May 2024

Purdue Extension provided a five-session virtual series, Manure Management and Utilization Technologies. Purdue Extension collaborated to deliver...

tree surface roots
Garden Environment

What to do With Tree Surface Roots

  • 17 May 2024

Tree roots growing at or slightly above the soil surface are called surface roots. Homeowners having trees with these surface roots are frustrated...

cows eating hay
Agriculture Education Environment

Forum Fridays Focus on Quality Forage for Livestock

  • 16 May 2024

Purdue Extension created an 11-session virtual series, Forage Forum Fridays, about seed industry, hay evaluations, private applicator...

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Education Environment Community Agriculture

TCTAC May 2024 Update

  • 16 May 2024

Eastern mole
Environment Agriculture Garden

Nuisance Wildlife Management Workshop Will Help You With Problem Critters

  • 15 May 2024

If you find yourself sometimes having to deal with moles and other problem critters, plan to attend Purdue Extension’s Nuisance Wildlife...

Flowers
Education Agriculture 4-H Garden Environment Food Health

Ohio County May Newsletter

  • 13 May 2024

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

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Community Education Agriculture

We are Hiring

  • 09 May 2024

solar farm
Agriculture Environment

U.S. Department of Energy taps Purdue Extension to lead new Indiana collaborative for renewable energy

  • 30 April 2024

A developer approaches a local plan commission, seeking approval to locate a wind or solar farm in the community. But the community may not have an...

corn field and grain bins
Health Education Agriculture Family Community Food 4-H Youth

May June 2024 Newton County Newsletter

  • 29 April 2024

From the Director
From the Director

April Announcements

  • 29 April 2024

vole
Garden Environment

Moles and Voles – What’s the Difference?

  • 26 April 2024

As most people have begun mowing their lawns, they may have noticed the familiar mole runs or a curious above-ground network of runways.

Spring bird
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.

Purdue bell tower in the spring
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...

hydroponics at Purdue Extension
Agriculture Education

Purdue workshop series to highlight hydroponics and greenhouse crop production

  • 23 April 2024

Home and commercial growers are invited to join the Purdue University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for the Hydroponics for...

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Education Health Food Family Community Garden

Got Milk (Alternatives)? Program in May

  • 22 April 2024

person planting a tree
Garden Environment

Arbor Day – Planting a Tree Correctly

  • 19 April 2024

In anticipation of Arbor Day and those who wish to add a tree or trees to their home landscapes, I follow last week’s article about selecting...

Flyer for Tree Measure & Inventory Workshop.
Environment Agriculture

Understanding Your Forest Inventory

  • 15 April 2024

Do you know what trees are in your forest? If you know what trees you have, do you know how big they are? If you answered no to either of these...

planting several trees in area
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...

TCTAC
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...

Eclipse gathering
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...

Purdue University students walking under blossoming trees
Environment

Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces: Creating Healthy Communities

  • 09 April 2024

Purdue Extension’s Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces: Creating Healthy Communities program coaches communities through development of high...

Harm Reduction Strategies in Indiana
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 —...

purdue day of giving
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...

Purdue Extension.
Garden Food Education Community

Upcoming Food Preservation Workshops offered by Purdue Extension

  • 01 April 2024

Flowers
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.

From the Director
From the Director

March Announcements

  • 27 March 2024

hiring
Education 4-H Community

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

  • 25 March 2024

pesticide sprayer
Environment Agriculture Garden

Be Proactive – Consider FieldWatch Registries

  • 22 March 2024

One situation that sometimes arises in springtime is pesticide drift. This is unfortunate for everyone involved. To be more proactive, consider...

a young man and a grown man sit on a bench and talk
Youth Health Education

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Military Partnership

  • 20 March 2024

Purdue Extension provided the Youth Mental Health First Aid course 21 times during the year to concerned adults working with youth in military...

TCTAC
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...

Purdue Extension.
Family Health Education Community Food

The Extension Line Newsletter

  • 20 March 2024

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

Purdue Extension.
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!

Windmills
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....

pond
Environment

Learn Best Practices at Pond & Fish Management Workshop

  • 11 March 2024

Learn how to get the best out of your fishing pond at Purdue Extension’s Pond & Fish Management Workshop on May 13 from 6:00 – 8:00...

roses
Environment

Kiss from a Rose on El Nino’s Grave

  • 06 March 2024

This spring is likely to be more of a tale of individual months than of a season. For the three-month period of March, April and May, the national...

preparing vegetables
Family Food Education

Across Indiana, Adults Increased Knowledge of Food, Family, Money and Health

  • 05 March 2024

Purdue Extension offers a variety of effective, engaging programs based on community needs to increase knowledge and improve behaviors related to...

Purdue Extension.
Community Garden Agriculture Environment Education

march-anr-newsletter

  • 04 March 2024

future directions for Purdue Extension, aerial view of houses
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...

Bird
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.

evergreen trees in winter
Environment Garden

Identifying and Choosing Evergreen Trees

  • 01 March 2024

Let’s cover some basic conifer identification and some principles of selection for your landscape.

From the Director
From the Director

February Announcements

  • 28 February 2024

bins
Community Health Family 4-H Education Youth Agriculture Food

March-April 2024 Newton County Newsletter

  • 26 February 2024

corn in Indiana
Education Food Agriculture Environment

Training International Farmers in Food Preservation and Processing

  • 23 February 2024

Purdue Extension, in collaboration with the University of West Indies at St. Augustine, is implementing the USAID John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter...

female tree-of-heaven with seed load
Environment

Tree-of-Heaven Not So Heavenly

  • 23 February 2024

Purdue Extension has released a new comprehensive publication on tree-of-heaven, authored by Lenny Farlee, Ron Rathfon, Don Carlson, and Brian...

Stephen Meyers shows Carlos Antonio López Manzano some interesting aspects of their mother mint plant.
Garden Environment

Returning to his roots: Stephen Meyers and the land-grant mission

  • 19 February 2024

If you’re cruising through northern Indiana in late summer or early fall, roll down your windows. Take a deep breath. Where does the smell...

UAV flying over trees
Education

Purdue Extension’s UAV Program Prepares Participants to Fly Drones for Work or Hobby

  • 13 February 2024

 Purdue Extension created the UAV program for Indiana stakeholders. Over 240 sessions totaling 190 hours, training focused on UAV...

Purdue Extension.
Food Community Education Garden

Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop Hosted with Marshall Co. Extension

  • 12 February 2024

group of people sitting down at a table and discussing plans
Health Family Education

Addressing Substance Use Recovery Together

  • 10 February 2024

Adam McQueen, assistant chief probation officer at Wayne County Probation, is an active member of the Taking Action to Address Substance Use in...

leaf exhibiting leaf spots and necrosis
Garden Environment

Plant Disease Symptoms You Could Notice in Your Home Landscape

  • 09 February 2024

Do your landscape plants have cankers, mosaics, galls, mummies, or witches’ brooms? These and other symptoms are often hard for the average...

eclipse
Education Agriculture Environment

Parks Outdoor Series

  • 06 February 2024

In partnership with Purdue Extension, US Forest Service, Lawrence County Soil & Water, and Indiana DNR, the Bedford Parks Department will...

parent holding hands with child
Family Youth Education

Providing Support for Families Through Seasons of Change

  • 03 February 2024

Changes are a normal part of life; however, sudden or unexpected changes, such as a divorce or separation of parents, can significantly affect...

spongy moth caterpillar
Environment

Spongy Moth – New Name, Same Serious Threat

  • 02 February 2024

The recently renamed spongy moth, Lymantria dispar, formerly known as the gypsy moth, remains a real threat to hardwoods in northern and...

capture
Education Health Community Agriculture

Extension to host multistate emergency preparedness workshop series for rural families

  • 02 February 2024

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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...

Purdue Extension.
Community Garden Food Education

Mastering Home Food Preservation Workshops

  • 29 January 2024

Purdue Extension.
Education Agriculture

Dealing with Winter Damage of Trees and Shrubs

  • 26 January 2024

From the Director
From the Director

January Announcements

  • 26 January 2024

Indiana youth at the teens as teachers
4-H Education Youth

Teen Leaders Gain Leadership, Teamwork and Communication Skills

  • 24 January 2024

The National Association of Colleges and Employers found that top priorities in new hires were leadership, collaboration, communication,...

grain field fire
Community Education Agriculture

Emergency Preparedness for Rural Families

  • 19 January 2024

Hand cutting food
Community Food Health Education

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

  • 18 January 2024

Silo in field
Agriculture Environment Education Garden

Purdue to Host Forest Management Class

  • 18 January 2024

Purdue Extension faculty and educators smiling in front of Purdue banner in West Lafayette, Indiana
Education

Purdue Extension Professional Awards Recognized at Conference

  • 12 January 2024

A number of Purdue Extension Professionals were recognized at the annual Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference (PDC) on Thursday,...

looking at a resume
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...

callery pear
Garden Environment

Consider Replacing Landscape Plants That Have Become Invasive

  • 12 January 2024

It’s a sad but true fact – some historically favorite landscape plants have been proven to cause problems in woodlands and other...

Today's Teens Lead the way, photo of teen holding a drone
4-H Education

Today's Teens Lead the Way

  • 09 January 2024

The Ag Innovators’ mission is to train 4-H youth to utilize modern technology for precision agriculture and other 21st century career paths....

Winter
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.

Health Agriculture Family Youth Food 4-H Environment Education

Ohio County Monthly Newsletter

  • 02 January 2024

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

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Education

Purdue Extension Annual Meeting

  • 02 January 2024

country road
Garden Agriculture Environment

2024 News Archive - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Whitley County

  • 01 January 2024

Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.

Christmas tree brought for recycling
Family Environment

Recycle Your Christmas Tree

  • 22 December 2023

What can you do with your tree after the holidays?

turf
Environment

Purdue Turf & Landscape Field Day Equips Green Industry Professionals

  • 20 December 2023

There is a large demand for information and education among Midwest turf and landscape professionals. Collectively, those working in turf (natural...

bins
4-H Community Education Youth Family Health Agriculture

January-February 2024 Newsletter

  • 19 December 2023

Christmas tree
Family Environment

Caring for Real Christmas Trees

  • 15 December 2023

For those who buy real Christmas trees, you certainly have a desire for that tree to retain a healthy appearance through the Christmas holiday season.

Crooks Award Winner - Jeff Burbrink
Education

Purdue Extension announces 2023 Paul B. Crooks Outstanding Extension Educator Award and Eric G. Sharvelle Distinguished Extension Specialist Award winners

  • 15 December 2023

Purdue Extension’s 2023 Professional Development Conference Awards Program took place on December 14. At the event, Extension recognized some...

Cutting vegetables
Health Education Community Food

Marshall County - ServSafe Manager Classes and Exams for 2024

  • 11 December 2023

aerial view of hardwood trees
Environment

Hardwood University Ensures Sustainable Management of Indiana’s Woodlands

  • 11 December 2023

Purdue Extension annually offers a program, Hardwood University, to provide expertise, technical assistance, and education to industrial...

Dull's Christmas Tree Farm near Thorntown
Environment Family

Considerations When Choosing a Real Christmas Tree

  • 08 December 2023

If you are in the market to purchase a real Christmas tree this year, Daniel Cassens, Professor Emeritus of Forestry at Purdue University, said...

forestry students standing in river participating water quality experiments
Garden Environment

One Block at a Time: Community Driven Planning and Equitable Adaptation through Multi-Benefit Green Infrastructure

  • 06 December 2023

In long-running partnership with the two Indiana sites, Purdue Extension assisted in development of small community gardens to increase access to...

hemlock plant in the frozen snow
Environment

El Nino Signals Warm, Dry Winter

  • 05 December 2023

Strong climatic signals for this winter, associated with what could become a “super El Nino,” show Indiana predicted to be warmer and...

Purdue Extension.
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!

Fiber Active Lines
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

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

USDA Hardiness Zones
Environment Agriculture Garden

USDA Releases Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map

  • 01 December 2023

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Purdue Extension.
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!

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.

honeysuckle in the sun
Education Environment

Field Day Explores Invasive Species Management

  • 28 November 2023

Invasive species, especially in native woodlands areas, are a major concern in southern Indiana woodlands. A full day invasive species workshop...

two sheep in a winter pen
Agriculture Education

Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration

  • 27 November 2023

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) on Saturday...

purple paint: keep out
Environment

Reminder: If You See Purple Paint, Keep Out

  • 24 November 2023

The “purple paint law” has been on the books for five years now, but in case you missed it, Indiana passed a law in 2018 that gives...

Purdue Extension.
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!

Curb Your Urge to Splurge
Food Education Health Family

Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 6

  • 19 November 2023

Jam and jelly jars stacked
Health Garden Community Education Food

Purdue Extension Hosts Jams and Jellies Workshop

  • 17 November 2023

planting and cultivating
Environment

Supporting climate-informed agricultural programming at Extension

  • 17 November 2023

A team of Extension personnel across five states, in partnership with the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, is working to better understand opportunities...

Silo in field
Education Agriculture Community

2023 Bi-State Crops Conference

  • 17 November 2023

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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!

meat and cheese
Food Education Health

Holiday Diabetes

  • 15 November 2023

Tips for managing diabetes during the holiday season. You can stay on track!

broadband team
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...

feature
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...

Purdue Extension.
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!

Casserole-Dish
Education Health Food

ServSafe Food Handler - Knox County, March 12, 2024

  • 08 November 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County is presenting a ServSafe Food Handler training on March 12, 2024 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, EST. This will take place...

Curb Your Urge to Splurge
Health Education Food Family

Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 5

  • 06 November 2023

Purdue Extension.
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.

Purdue Extension.
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!

winter scene
Education Food Family Health

Healthy Holidays

  • 31 October 2023

Tips to have a healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season.

beef cattle grazing in a field
Environment Agriculture

Beef quality assurance trainings and certification program to teach daily management practices, proper caretaking skills

  • 31 October 2023

The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification program will be offered in 17 Indiana counties this November. In partnership with the...

Health Food Family Education

Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 4

  • 31 October 2023

Purdue Extension.
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!

A skipper rests on the flower of an alfalfa plant, one of many forage species covered in the newly updated fourth edition of the Purdue Extension Forage Field Guide. The pocket guide covers all the vital information that forage producers need, including pest information, soil fertility, animal nutrition and more. (Purdue University photo/John Obermeyer)
Environment Garden Food Agriculture

Newly updated edition of Purdue Forage Field Guide provides essential information on forage management

  • 26 October 2023

The fourth edition of the Forage Field Guide from Purdue University Extension is now available for purchase on the Extension Education Store...

Autumn
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.

Curb Your Urge to Splurge
Food Health Education Family

Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 3

  • 23 October 2023

Purdue Extension.
Garden Agriculture Education

Master Gardeners Basic Training 2024

  • 20 October 2023

Master Gardener Basic Training to kick off March 7, 2024

Purdue Extension.
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!

Purdue Extension.
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...

Purdue Extension.
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!

grocery store
Community Education Family Food

Food for Thought (October)

  • 11 October 2023

beef
Education Agriculture

2023 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training

  • 11 October 2023

Tuesday, November 7th 2023. 6:30 to 9:00 PM

2023 Curb Your Urge to Splurge
Family Food Education Health

Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 1

  • 09 October 2023

Purdue Extension.
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!

bagworm
Environment Garden

Check Evergreens for Bagworms

  • 29 September 2023

This is the time of year when people begin to notice dying evergreens. One notorious suspect for this condition is bagworms.

Purdue Extension.
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!

Purdue Extension.
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!

Purdue Extension.
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!

brown recluse spider next to quarter
Environment Garden Health Family

Spiders: Good or Bad?

  • 15 September 2023

Mention spiders to people and many get the heebie-jeebies. Are they good? Are they bad? Are some good, and some bad? What role do they play in our...

wheat
Education

Purdue Extension educators selected for excellency at national level

  • 12 September 2023

Three Purdue Extension educators were selected as award winners with the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA). The awards...

Orange trees in the fall outline rural road in Indiana.
Environment

No strong climatic signals for Indiana’s autumn

  • 07 September 2023

For both temperature and precipitation, Indiana has equal chances for below-normal, normal and above-normal conditions this fall.

Maple-leaves
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.

Purdue Extension.
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!

evergreens
Environment Garden Agriculture

Consider Installing a Windbreak

  • 01 September 2023

What if you could insulate yourself somewhat from ole-man winter? Consider installing a windbreak.

Purdue Extension.
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!

Sunflowers
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

young trees
Environment

Forestry Tour to Highlight Young Forest Management

  • 28 August 2023

Forestry professionals will conduct a forestry tour in Whitley County on September 23 to highlight management practices of a young forest. Whitley...

Silo in Field
Education Community Agriculture

September 8 - Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training

  • 28 August 2023

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Education Food

Trinidad & Tobago: an Extension Experience

  • 28 August 2023

Molly Hoag traveled to Trinidad and Tobago with the Farmer-to-Farmer program to instruct farmers on safe food handling, including preserving food...

tree of heaven leaf
Environment Garden

Identifying Tree-of-Heaven

  • 25 August 2023

At first glance, you might think that a tree so named would be great to consider for a home landscape. The resounding answer to that consideration...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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4-H Youth Education Family

4-H Council Annual Meeting

  • 24 August 2023

We hope to see you there September 11 at 7 pm at the Expo Hall on the Fairgrounds for the Annual 4-H Council Meeting.

bumblebee on coneflower
Environment Garden Agriculture

Yellow and Black – Will it Attack?

  • 18 August 2023

After a painful childhood bee sting, we all seem to be pre-programmed to be startled when a bee or wasp flies around our head.

Purdue Extension.
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!

Purdue Extension.
Education Community Food Garden Health

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

  • 14 August 2023

Learn about food preservation!

Purdue Extension.
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!

Purdue Extension.
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!

graphic of camping tent in woods with bonfire
Environment Agriculture

Leave no trace: how to practice low-impact camping

  • 01 August 2023

As Indiana’s peak camping season picks up in June, Purdue Extension experts share tips on how campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can...

graphic of camping tent in woods with bonfire
Agriculture Environment

Leave no trace: how to practice low-impact camping

  • 01 August 2023

As Indiana’s peak camping season picks up in June, Purdue Extension experts share tips on how campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can...

annual cicada
Environment

The Song of the Annual Cicadas

  • 28 July 2023

In late July to early August each year, we are treated to the song of the annual cicadas. Or, maybe you call it the constant obnoxious ruckus of...

Spotted lanternfly nymphs - early instars 1-3
Garden Agriculture Environment

Watch for Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs

  • 21 July 2023

We have not had any confirmed cases of spotted lanternfly (SLF) as of early July in Whitley County, but they have been confirmed in nearby...

grain bins and farm safety
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...

Purdue Extension.
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!

Ferris-Wheel
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.

Purdue Extension.
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!

aerial view of houses sitting in the country
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...

honey locust
Garden Environment

Consider Thornless Honeylocust in your Landscape

  • 23 June 2023

Today we’ll discuss a tree that is very different when viewed in natural woodlands versus home landscapes because of plant breeding:...

Purdue Extension.
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!

cattle grazing on dry grass in Indiana
Agriculture Environment

Experts seek to mitigate negative effects of dry weather on cattle feeding, outline solutions

  • 19 June 2023

An impending drought caused by lower-than-average rainfall in the spring and summer seasons could result in inadequate forage yield for cattle in...

plant diagnostics lab at Purdue University College of Agriculture and Extension
Agriculture Environment Education

Purdue’s Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab a valuable tool in monitoring and treatment

  • 19 June 2023

Betsy Bower, an agronomist with Ceres Solutions Cooperative based in Crawfordsville, Indiana, walks southwest Indiana fields from Rockville to...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Health Education Food

Improve Your Brain and Body Health: The MIND Diet

  • 15 June 2023

Have you heard of The MIND diet? This eating pattern is designed to prevent dementia and loss of brain function as you age. "MIND" stands...

Purdue Extension.
Family Education 4-H Food

Hendricks County Homemakers

  • 12 June 2023

bumblebee on coneflower
Food Environment

Pollinators are Important

  • 09 June 2023

It’s estimated that one in every three bites of food we eat is due to cross-pollination by pollinators. I think it’s fair to say that...

Purdue Extension.
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!

renewable-energy-sunrise
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...

poison ivy
Environment Garden

Avoid the Itch

  • 02 June 2023

Maybe you like to walk trails and visit natural areas. I do, too. However, it behooves us to consider the potential dangers of plants that can...

Purdue Extension.
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!

Indiana cows huddled together wading in standing water from storm
Agriculture Environment

Wetter summer predicted for Indiana

  • 31 May 2023

Indiana has above average chances to exceed the normal precipitation amounts for June, July, and August according to the Climate Prediction Center...

oak wilt symptoms in branch and leaves
Environment Garden

Plant Diseases of Concern in Indiana

  • 26 May 2023

Today I’ll cover four plant diseases of concern in our landscapes and woodlands. Like last week, this is certainly not a comprehensive list...

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Food Education

ServSafe Food Handler – Required for Home Based Vendors and More!

  • 24 May 2023

Are you currently operating as a home-based vendor, working in food service, or volunteering around food? Indiana passed a new law (HB 1149) which...

Pinney Staff
Agriculture Education Environment

2023 Pinney Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training

  • 24 May 2023

The Pinney Purdue Diagnostic Training will provide a “hands-on” approach for teaching the art and science of accurately diagnosing crop...

Silo in Field
Community Education Agriculture Garden

2023 Blueberry Growers' Meeting

  • 24 May 2023

Upcoming Blueberry Growers Meeting in Northern Indiana

Group of Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources educators around Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu sign in Costa Rica.
Environment Agriculture

Purdue Extension educators connect with international outreach in Costa Rica

  • 24 May 2023

Ten Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources (ANR) educators visited Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), a public university in Costa...

Purdue Extension.
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!

Spotted lanternfly nymphs
Garden Environment Agriculture

Insect Pests of Concern in Indiana

  • 19 May 2023

Every few years we seem to be sounding the alarm for a new insect pest (typically an exotic, non-native pest) in Indiana. Although this is not an...

veggie day at Purdue University field days
Food Environment Agriculture Education

Registration open for Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day

  • 16 May 2023

Fruit and vegetable growers are invited to join Purdue Extension for a day of educational sessions and networking at the annual Purdue...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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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...

Maybe an image of flowers, outdoor garden, and plants watered with hose.
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:...

Purdue Extension.
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!

surface roots
Environment Garden

Tree Surface Roots in the Landscape

  • 05 May 2023

I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting...

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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)...

cattle grazing
Agriculture Environment

Indiana Grazing Schools return: Producers, educators and input providers invited

  • 04 May 2023

From the Indiana Forage Council and Purdue Extension, the Indiana Grazing School program returns this June. Livestock producers will have the...

Soap dispenser on sink
Family Food Health Education

Tips for Spring Cleaning

  • 03 May 2023

cocoa farmer
Environment Agriculture

Purdue Farmer-to-Farmer project helps cocoa farmers from North-Eastern regions of Trinidad-Lopinot, Brasso Seco and Aripo

  • 01 May 2023

The Tri-Valley Cluster is a group of farmers, agro-processors, agricultural value-added agents, agro-tourism agents and rural community development...

Silo in Field
Agriculture Education

Farm Women are Decision Makers - Annie's Project Workshops

  • 26 April 2023

Silo in Field
Environment Garden Agriculture Education

Upcoming Pond Clinic in Starke County

  • 26 April 2023

Purdue Extension.
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!

a tree poorly pruned
Garden Environment

Pruning Trees Correctly and Recognizing Risky Trees

  • 21 April 2023

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when...

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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...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Environment Agriculture

Building Climate Expertise in Extension

  • 17 April 2023

Climate change has become a primary topic of discussion and research in the agricultural sector and among agricultural producers. Extension...

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Environment

Pond and Fish Management

  • 14 April 2023

Many people living in rural Indiana have farm ponds, and the management of ponds spawns a few questions that are directed my way each year.

food
Food Health Education

What Does Processed Food Mean?

  • 13 April 2023

Have you watched the news lately talking negatively about processed foods blaming them for the rise in obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes?...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Family Garden Youth Education Agriculture 4-H

Earth Day Soil Activities

  • 06 April 2023

Celebrate Earth Day with these hands-on learning activities from Purdue Extension!

forest
Environment Agriculture

Indiana Conservation Partnership Employees Learn Tree and Shrub Identification for Sharing with Their Clients

  • 06 April 2023

Purdue Extension is a member of the Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP), and one responsibility is to provide science-based information and...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Education Food Health

ServSafe Manger - Knox County 1-Day Class & Examination

  • 30 March 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County is presenting a ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Examination on June 2, 2023 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. This...

poorly pruned tree
Garden Environment

Learn to Prune Trees Correctly and Recognize Risk Factors

  • 30 March 2023

Do you have pruning anxiety? Have you wondered what to do about tree branches that just don’t look right? Purdue Extension in Whitley County...

Babysitting Ducks
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...

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Education 4-H Youth

Indiana Livestock Quality Care

  • 27 March 2023

Indiana, Cicada
Environment

Purdue Extension Shared 17-Year Cicada Outbreak Information and Resources with Thousands Across Indiana

  • 26 March 2023

Once every 17 years, millions of cicadas per acre crawl out of the ground and climb into trees, where they spend an entire month screaming louder...

botanist looking at species up close
Garden Environment

Purdue Extension specialist brings updated management techniques to fields and orchards

  • 26 March 2023

George Brenn, president and general manager of Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery in Valparaiso, Indiana, immediately recognized a problem in a...

Purdue Extension.
Food Garden Education Community

2023 Food Preservation Workshops in Marshall County

  • 24 March 2023

Learn to Preserve food in 2023

jumping worm
Agriculture Environment Garden

Gardeners Urged to Look for Invasive Jumping Worms

  • 24 March 2023

A worm getting headlines – that’s something you don’t see every day. Nevertheless, we are on the lookout for a new invasive pest...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Education

Places to Save or Invest With $1,000 or Less

  • 16 March 2023

Congratulations! You decided to save or invest (more) money in 2023 as a New Year's resolution. Now it's time to start setting money...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Environment

Creating A Woodland Legacy: Dave and Carol Niehaus

  • 16 March 2023

For Dave and Carol Niehaus of Newburgh, Indiana, trees are a part of their heritage. The forest provides recreation, brings family together and...

Purdue Extension.
Agriculture Education

Become a Certified UAV Pilot

  • 14 March 2023

Interested in becoming a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) remote pilot or already flying without the required Federal Aviation...

Purdue Extension.
Community Technology Education Agriculture

2023 Certified UAV Pilot Program

  • 13 March 2023

Upcoming UAV training in Warsaw, IN

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Health Education Community Family

Let Purdue Extension help you "Get WalkIN"

  • 13 March 2023

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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.

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!

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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.

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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.

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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...

Serv Safe cutting board and knife
Education Family Food Garden Community

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

  • 03 March 2023

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

Purdue Extension.
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

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Environment

Warm, wet spring predicted for Indiana

  • 02 March 2023

Much like the winter season, which has produced warm and relatively wet conditions across most of the state, the Climate Prediction Center is...

vegetable production
Environment Agriculture Food

Purdue Extension Encourages Practices for Safe and Effective Vegetable Production

  • 01 March 2023

Specialty crop growers face difficulties with insects, diseases, and weeds. They may have unique growing scenarios with greenhouses, fields, and...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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4-H Education

Ready to Graduate - Indiana 4-H: A Partner in Public Education

  • 28 February 2023

Diana Dickerson, a veteran family and consumer sciences teacher at Mooresville High School, has long observed that even some of her academically...

Sign indicating Purdue research area
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...

Purdue Extension.
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!

creek
Agriculture Environment

Purdue Extension Helps Indiana State Parks Teach Families to Improve Water Quality to Protect Wildlife

  • 24 February 2023

The Eastern Hellbender is a rapidly declining species throughout the eastern U.S. Government agencies and universities have spent considerable...

HHS
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!

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Education

Parke County Extension Newsletters

  • 21 February 2023

FEBRUARY 2025

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Environment Garden Agriculture

Recognizing and Managing Poison Hemlock

  • 17 February 2023

Today I’m highlighting poison hemlock, an invasive weed.

Purdue Extension.
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!

2023 Scholarships
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....

aerial view of combine
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...

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Education 4-H Agriculture

Ready to Launch: Taking Small Steps to Prepare for Tomorrow's Giant Leaps

  • 13 February 2023

In collaboration with Arizona State University, University of Illinois, and University of Florida, Indiana 4-H received a grant from the...

garlic mustard
Garden Agriculture Environment

Managing Garlic Mustard

  • 10 February 2023

I’m highlighting a pervasive invasive herbaceous plant found in natural areas and in some landscapes in Indiana: garlic mustard.

Laurie Hayn lost her left arm and leg in a combine entanglement in 2018. During her 2023 AgrAbility National Training Workshop keynote address, she will share how the AgrAbility program helped her continue farming after her accident. (Photo credit: MJ Multimedia.)
Agriculture Education

Indiana AgrAbility farmer to speak at 2023 AgrAbility National Training Workshop

  • 10 February 2023

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

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...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Education Family Food Youth 4-H

Babysitter Training

  • 08 February 2023

Dr. Angela Abbott
Education

Abbott appointed interim Purdue Associate Dean and Extension Director

  • 07 February 2023

Angela Abbott, the assistant dean for outreach and engagement for the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) and associate director for Purdue...

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Agriculture Environment Garden

Johnson honored for weed science research, outreach and teaching

  • 03 February 2023

Bill Johnson, professor of weed science in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, impacts a wide audience through his work. Effective...

autumn olive
Agriculture Environment

Invasive Species: Autumn Olive

  • 03 February 2023

One problematic forest invader is the autumn olive, Elaeagnus umbellata.

vegetable
Community Education Health

Nutrition Education Program

  • 01 February 2023

Nutrition Education Program (NEP)

Ready to lead
Youth Education 4-H

Ready to Lead: Preparing Today's Youth to Serve Tomorrow's Communities

  • 31 January 2023

The inaugural 4-H Day took place at the Indiana Statehouse on February 1, 2022, with a second group visiting in March. This event provides an...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Environment Agriculture

Registration opens for the Ag Women Engage Conference

  • 30 January 2023

The 2023 Ag Women Engage Conference (formerly known as the Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference) begins on Feb. 22 at the new Terre Haute...

Master Gardeners at a Master Gardener Symposium
Garden Environment

Twenty-Five Years of Extension Master Gardeners in Whitley County

  • 27 January 2023

You may have heard the term ‘Master Gardener’ or ‘Extension Master Gardener’ (EMG), and wondered what that truly meant. As...

Purdue Extension.
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!

Corn plant in field
Agriculture Environment Community Health

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia

  • 25 January 2023

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia

Purdue silos in a corn field
Education Agriculture Environment

Purdue on the Farm

  • 20 January 2023

Purdue Extension’s Purdue On The Farm program, connects Purdue Extension with its clients and partners through four activities —...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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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...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Community Garden Agriculture Education

NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available

  • 13 January 2023

NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available

Indiana sheep in a barn
4-H Education Agriculture

Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration

  • 05 January 2023

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA), on Saturday,...

Purdue Extension.
Community Health Education Family Food

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity

  • 04 January 2023

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity in Marshall County Indiana

Purdue Extension.
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!

Purdue Extension.
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!

Winter Landscape
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.

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Environment

How Much Snow This Winter?

  • 01 January 2023

Are you someone who loves to track winter weather and compare it to previous years? Are you one like me who remembers the infamous blizzard of...

country road
Garden Agriculture Environment

2023 News Archive - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Whitley County

  • 01 January 2023

Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.

Purdue Extension.
Agriculture Education

2023 Michiana Irrigated Corn & Soybean Conference

  • 31 December 2022

The Michiana Irrigated Corn & Soybean Conference will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 9am-4pm. Irrigation-related topics to be covered...

Purdue Extension.
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!

Christmas tree
Family Agriculture Environment Garden

Recycle Your Christmas Tree

  • 23 December 2022

What can you do with that real Christmas Tree after the holidays? Try one of several recycling options.

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Education 4-H

Southeast Indiana Judges and Leaders Clinic

  • 21 December 2022

Have a passion for 4-H? Purdue Extension is offering a hands-on opportunity for Southeast Indiana Judges and Leaders to enhance or develop their...

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Garden Agriculture Environment

Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program

  • 21 December 2022

Interested in becoming a certified Purdue Extension Master Gardener? Register for the Statewide Virtual Basic Training before January 16!

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Education Agriculture Environment

Indiana PREPared Winter Weather Education

  • 21 December 2022

With the possible winter storm and bitter cold temperatures arriving later this week, the Indiana PREPared staff has compiled a variety of...

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...

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Agriculture 4-H Community Family Education Health Youth Garden

Quarterly Newsletter - December 2022

  • 20 December 2022

Monthly HotTopics
4-H Health Education Community Garden

Monthly Hot Topics

  • 19 December 2022

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Garden Environment Family

Mistletoe

  • 16 December 2022

Many folks think of mistletoe as the plastic greenery you can buy to hang up at holiday parties that couples use as an excuse for smooching...

Money-Saving Reminders with Irma Near Christmas Tree
Family Education Food

Money-Saving Reminders

  • 16 December 2022

A gift being wrapped in brown wrapping paper with red polka dots on it
Family Education

7 Ways to Use a Roll of Brown Paper

  • 15 December 2022

beef cattle in a field
Agriculture Education

Top Farmer Conference focuses on positioning strategies in 2023

  • 14 December 2022

Farmers can stimulate their thinking about agriculture’s future and how to position their farm to be successful in the years ahead at Purdue...

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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...

Farming Together: Cultivating relationships and having the cash to bring the next generation. farming generations standing together in a field
Education Agriculture

Workshop to guide farm families through generational transitions

  • 07 December 2022

To successfully guide a farm operation from generation to generation, farm owners and families need to have a plan for where they are going and...

Purdue Extension.
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!

What Matters Most with Irma Near Christmas Tree
Food Education Family

What Matters Most?

  • 02 December 2022

house mouse
Environment Garden Agriculture Family

The House Mouse

  • 02 December 2022

The most common rodent pest in structures is the house mouse, Mus musculus. House mice exist in all 50 states of the U.S. When seen, some people...

tulips in garden
Food Garden Environment Agriculture

Purdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring

  • 02 December 2022

The spring 2023 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 7 as a weekly series of live virtual webinars.

Weekend Thoughts with Irma next to Christmas Tree
Food Education Family

Weekend Thoughts

  • 02 December 2022

Food Mixes in a Jar with Irma next to Christmas Tree
Education Food Family

Food Mixes in a Jar

  • 01 December 2022

Purdue Extension.
Education

Purdue Extension Annual Meeting

  • 29 November 2022

ice on branches
Environment

Wet winter predicted for Indiana, plus white Christmas predictions

  • 29 November 2022

Wetter conditions across the state of Indiana are favored for the meteorological winter months of December, January and February. Purdue Extension...

Stocking Stuffers with Irma Near Christmas Tree
Family Education Food

Stocking Stuffers

  • 28 November 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

Hosting Events with Irma in front of Christmas Tree
Food Family Education

Hosting Events

  • 21 November 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

kale in a field
Environment Garden Food Agriculture Education

Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo returns in person for vegetable, fruit growers

  • 20 November 2022

The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) returns to West Lafayette on Jan. 23 and 24. Beginners and experienced small and large...

Computer-Coffee-Paper
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...

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

Cooking Under Pressure

  • 17 November 2022

Black Friday Shopping Tips with Irma Near Christmas Tree
Education Food Family

Black Friday Shopping Tips

  • 16 November 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

Helping Hands
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.

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Education Food Family

How to Cook a Turkey the Day before Serving it

  • 16 November 2022

Sometimes it may be easier to prepare your turkey the day before you plan to serve it. Here is how to do it safely.

Purdue Extension.
Education

Nutrition Education Program

  • 16 November 2022

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Family Food Education

Spending Leaks

  • 11 November 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

Christian Butzke receiving 2022 APLU North Central Region Excellence in Extension Award
Education

USDA, APLU & Cooperative Extension Award Top Honor to Purdue Extension Enologist

  • 08 November 2022

Christian Butzke, Purdue Extension Enologist, Purdue Food Science professor and Purdue Agriculture Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellow was named...

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Agriculture Education Environment

Conference to offer insights into advanced grazing research

  • 08 November 2022

The Heart of America Grazing Conference will take place Feb. 20-21 at the Ferdinand Community Center in Ferdinand. Hosted by the Indiana Forage...

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Family Education Food

D.I.Y. Gifting

  • 07 November 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Agriculture Environment Family

Be Vigilant – It’s Prime Time for Deer-Vehicle Collisions

  • 04 November 2022

Many readers have either had a deer-vehicle collision or known someone who has. While these accidents cannot all be prevented, experts offered some...

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Environment Family Food 4-H Community Youth

Save the Date for Pancake Day

  • 02 November 2022

Fall Decor
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.

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Food Education Family

Tracking Your Spending

  • 31 October 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

Money-Wise Gifting with Irma next to Christmas tree
Education Family Food

Money-Wise Gift Ideas

  • 28 October 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Environment Agriculture Garden Family

This Home Invader Stinks

  • 28 October 2022

Most homeowners in northern Indiana are now quite familiar with the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys. After enduring the great...

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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...

Making a plan; Irma and Christmas tree
Family Education Food

Making a Plan: Part 2

  • 25 October 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Education Family Food

Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Introduction

  • 21 October 2022

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

Making a plan; Irma and Christmas tree
Food Family Education

Making a Plan: Part 1

  • 21 October 2022

This is the first part of making a plan with Irma. We will cover a Holiday Expenses list and a Holiday Spending Plan agenda to start successfully...

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Environment Agriculture

Freeze Date Tool Offers Historical Reference to Growers

  • 21 October 2022

The Midwestern Regional Climate Center, based at Purdue University, recently released a freeze date tool. It makes it easy to find historical...

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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...

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Health Food Education 4-H Community Youth Family Agriculture

November-December Newton County Extension Newsletters

  • 20 October 2022

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Agriculture Youth Education

Full ride scholarship allows Animal Science students to REACH for their dreams

  • 20 October 2022

To meet the demand for animal science graduates within Indiana’s poultry industry, Purdue’s College of Agriculture has created a...

ANNUAL MEETING
Education Community

Lawrence County Extension Board Annual Lunch 'n Learn

  • 19 October 2022

Save the Date!

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

  • 19 October 2022

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

Herbs & Spices
St. Joseph County

Health and Human Sciences

  • 19 October 2022

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Environment Garden

Evergreen Needles Don’t Last Forever

  • 14 October 2022

Evergreen needles don’t last forever, and some trees lose their needles every single year! If you have conifers in your landscape, I hope...

Silo and Corn
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!

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Master Gardeners

Master Gardener Program

  • 07 October 2022

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Impact Flyer

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Garden Environment

Boxelder Bugs May Be “Knocking” on Your Door

  • 07 October 2022

I don’t know about your household, but at mine, the boxelder bugs are knocking (so to speak) on our door wanting in. If you have a boxelder...

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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...

Intro to PEMC Demo Garden during Indiana State Fair
Agriculture Community Environment Garden

Growing and Giving with PEMC Master Gardeners

  • 22 September 2022

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Education Agriculture

Livestock producers invited to Purdue Fencing School

  • 21 September 2022

The Purdue Fencing School will be held at the Southern Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center, 11371 East Purdue Farm Road, Dubois, Ind., on October 8,...

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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.

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

Train Your Brain

  • 19 September 2022

Curb the urge to splurge
Family Education Agriculture Technology Environment Food Garden Community COVID-19 Health

Curb the urge to splurge

  • 19 September 2022

Air Fryer 101
Education Family Agriculture Technology Garden COVID-19 Community Food Health Environment

Air Fryer 101

  • 19 September 2022

Where Does Your Money Go? 10-26-22
Garden Agriculture Technology Community Food Family Education Health Environment COVID-19

Where Does Your Money Go?

  • 19 September 2022

Clay County Ag & Natural Resources
Community COVID-19 Technology Garden Education Agriculture Family Environment

Clay County Ag & Natural Resources

  • 19 September 2022

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Plant Watering 101
Garden Education Agriculture Technology Family COVID-19 Environment Community

Plant Watering 101

  • 19 September 2022

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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!

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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.

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

Clay County Fall Fest

  • 15 September 2022

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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!

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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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Health Education Food Garden

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

  • 06 September 2022

The ServSafe Food Handler course is for anyone who needs basic food safety and food handling training, including home-based vendors, food service...

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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.,...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Garden Food Education

Jams and Jellies Class

  • 30 August 2022

Join Purdue Extension Mastering Home Food Preservation team to learn current recommendations for home food preservation. Complete training with...

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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...

Purdue Extension.
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!

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Environment Garden

Large Spots on Maple Leaves that Look Like Tar

  • 26 August 2022

As popular as these trees are, people become alarmed about this time of year when the leaves on some of these maple trees have large black spots...

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Community Environment Health Family Food

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

  • 25 August 2022

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Health Youth 4-H Food Education Family Agriculture

September-October Newton County Extension Newsletter

  • 25 August 2022

Purdue Extension.
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.

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Agriculture Education

Registration open for Purdue Digital Ag Showcase on Sept. 8

  • 22 August 2022

Join Purdue experts for the Digital Ag Showcase on Sept. 8 at the Beck Agricultural Center in West Lafayette.

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Environment Agriculture Garden

New Invasive Insect Pest Found in Northern Indiana

  • 19 August 2022

Last August, I wrote about an invasive insect pest new to Indiana that was found in far southeastern Indiana, implying that it may take some time...

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Garden Environment

Bees and Wasps in and Around Homes

  • 12 August 2022

Recent calls to the Purdue Extension office have prompted me to re-visit a topic I have written about before: bees or wasps that form an elaborate...

Purdue Extension.
Purdue Extension Women in Agriculture

Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion

  • 11 August 2022

Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion

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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!

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Education Environment Youth 4-H Agriculture

2022 Hellbender Release

  • 08 August 2022

On Tuesday, August 2nd, Nick Burgmeier, Research Biologist and Extension Wildlife Specialist of Purdue University, along with community members...

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Agriculture Environment

Blue Roadside Flower - Chicory

  • 05 August 2022

As you travel Indiana’s backroads in July and August, you can observe what we might call one of nature’s rarities – a distinct...

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Agriculture Environment

Venison Processing Workshops

  • 04 August 2022

The Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Fish & Wildlife is...

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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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Youth Food Agriculture Education 4-H

Eat, Drink, and Be Dairy Cheese Identification Workshop

  • 03 August 2022

The Eat, Drink, and Be Dairy Spark Club met August 3rd and learned how to identify cheeses by looks, smell, and taste. We tried twenty different...

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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...

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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.

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Garden Education

Master Gardener Class Announced for Fall 2022

  • 02 August 2022

I am excited to announce there will be a Purdue Extension Master Gardener class held in person in Elkhart County this fall!  Classes will...

Purdue Extension.
Health Food Education

Job Announcement: Nutrition Education Program Assistant

  • 26 July 2022

For more information & to apply visit: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/20713/

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Family Education Health

Why is Hydration Important

  • 26 July 2022

Excerpt from article by Alexis Noirot, Jr in Developmental and Family Sciences, Purdue University ‘22

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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,...

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Education Garden Agriculture

2022 Ag Hall Fair Talks

  • 14 July 2022

Elkhart County Master Gardeners will be offering advice to gardeners and homeowners in Ag Hall during the 2022 Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Educational...

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Food Education

Dining with Diabetes

  • 13 July 2022

Do you have type 2 diabetes? Living well with diabetes is a challenge. Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well...

Purdue University
Education 4-H

Indiana 4-H alumna selected to serve on National 4-H Council Committee

  • 12 July 2022

Madison (Maddie) Powell, a ten-year Indiana 4-H alumna from Tipton, Indiana, is a newly elected member of the National 4-H Council’s Young...

Swimming Safety
Family Health Education

Be Your Own Lifeguard

  • 08 July 2022

Swimming is a popular activity during the summer months. With the warm weather, children and adults are doing anything to cool off. Knowing the...

Purdue Extension.
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...

Wheat field
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.

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Environment Garden Education Agriculture

Free Purdue weed science field day for farmers

  • 27 June 2022

Join Purdue experts for the Purdue Weed Science field day on June 30 beginning at 8 a.m. (ET) at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center (TPAC).

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Environment Agriculture

PROVIDING POLLINATOR HABITATS

  • 23 June 2022

It is not uncommon to hear individuals talk about pollinators and/or a pollinator garden. Pollinators are important to our daily lives. It is...

July-August 2022 Newsletter
Community Family Youth 4-H Garden Education Agriculture Food

July-August 2022 Newsletter

  • 23 June 2022

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Environment Agriculture Education

Purdue Farm Management Tour to visit Tipton and Clinton farms

  • 21 June 2022

Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture and Purdue Extension sponsor the tour, which includes stops at three farms in Tipton...

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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!

Home Canning
Garden Education Food Health

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

  • 16 June 2022

The ServSafe Food Handler course is for anyone who needs basic food safety and food handling training, including home-based vendors, food service...

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Community Education Technology Family 4-H Youth Agriculture

2022 County Fair Dates

  • 15 June 2022

Purdue Extension dates for the 2022 county fairs

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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!

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Environment Community

Heat Forecast Tools Explained

  • 10 June 2022

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Education Agriculture

Livestock producers invited to Purdue Fencing School

  • 07 June 2022

Livestock producers are invited to learn about the latest fencing techniques at the Purdue Fencing School. Topics to be covered include basic fence...

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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!

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Education Food Garden

Home Food Preservation

  • 03 June 2022

Join Purdue Extension Mastering Home Food Preservation team to learn current recommendations for home food preservation. Complete training with...

2022 Open Class
Family Youth Garden Community Education 4-H Food

2022 Open Class

  • 02 June 2022

2022 Michiana Fruit and Vegetable Tours
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

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