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The Personal Property Exemption: Not so Minimal Anymore

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The Woods Gives Us Goods

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The Importance of Soil Health in Pastureland Field Day

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Unwanted Garden Guests

Each spring, enthusiastic gardeners begin their year with delight...until the weeds start to grow.

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New AgrAbility publication explores accessible design for farm shops

The National AgrAbility Project, housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center in the Department of Agricultural and...

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June 2025 Newsletter

In this months newsletter, special features from a 4-H mom and from a 4-H member, 4-H fair and Open Show schedule and more!

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Landscaping Around a Septic System

Having a septic system is a necessity and can be unsightly with aboveground pipes, risers, ventilation systems, or large mounds. However,...

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Ohio County May Newsletter

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

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Ohio County June Newsletter

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

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May Announcements

From the Director - May 2025

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4-H workshop lets youth explore crop and soil science

Youth who have just completed grades 3-12 are invited to attend a free crop and soil science workshop, titled “Experience 4-H: Crop and Soil...

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Marshall County Open Class at the Marshall County Fair

Marshall County Open Class at the Marshall County Fair

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Indiana’s Forbidden Flora

It’s been around since 2020, but did you know that in Indiana, there is a list of 44 plants that are illegal to sell, gift, barter, exchange,...

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Learn about pasture ecology above, below the soil at Purdue Extension workshop

Purdue Extension will host a pasture ecology workshop June 18 at the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center (SIPAC) in collaboration with the Indiana...

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4-H Mini Day Camp

Join us for Mini Day Camp- June 17 & 18! They day will begin at 8am until 3pm at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds! Youth in grades K-2 are...

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4-H Newsletters

Want information about what is going on in Lawrence County 4-H? Check out the latest newsletter!

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Common Pond Issues

During the summer, Purdue Extension handles a lot of issues that landowners face. These issues range from insect problems, plant problems, nuisance...

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Wells County 4-H Fair T-Shirt Form

Wells County 4-H Fair T-Shirt Form. Order forms due Friday June 13th.

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Hydroponic crop production workshop will be offered for home and commercial growers

Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will offer a one-day workshop about hydroponic crop production July...

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2025 Vermillion County Fair Newsletter

As we prepare for the fair, the please check out the check-in dates and Fairgrounds set up. Information is included on Livestock Exhibiting. A new...

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Sheep Checkoff seeks candidates for board

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program (Indiana S&W) is seeking candidates for two district seats...

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Dubois County 4-H FairEntry

Dubois County 4-H Members enter 4-H projects they will be exhibiting at the Dubois County 4-H Fair in FairEntry. FairEntry will maintain and...

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2025 Caley Memorial 4-H Award

2025 Caley Memorial 4-H Award. Applications Due June 27th.

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2025 4-H Ambassador Application

Applications are due June 27th.

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Drone Possible

Purdue Extension Knox County is hosting a Drone Possible hands on drone flying experience program for 3rd thru 12th graders on June 21, 2025 from...

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2025 Ag. Hall of Fame Award Announcement

Join the SWAG Team on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00 pm at the Washington County Fair for the Ag. Hall of Fame program, dinner, and award announcement.

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Be On The Lookout for Poison Hemlock

Poison hemlock is continuing to show its invasive nature throughout Putnam County and Indiana. If you are not familiar with poison hemlock it is...

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Distinguishing Between Norway, Sugar, and Black Maples

These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is simply an academic exercise. But if you care about...

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