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Bernie Engel, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, has appointed Angie Abbott as associate dean and director of Purdue Extension, effective immediately. Abbott has 22 years of experience with Purdue Extension.
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After Indiana’s outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in January 2025, Adams County Purdue Extension educator Brad Kohlhagen began receiving almost daily telephone calls, especially from one local concerned poultry producer.
Purdue Extension invites farmers market vendors and managers to attend in-person training at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Purdue University College of Agriculture awarded the Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service to Rural People of Indiana to Maria Marshall, the James and Lois Ackerman Professor in Agricultural Economics. Sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau and awarded during the organization’s convention on Dec. 13, this prestigious award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to providing educational services to rural communities across Indiana.
Purdue Extension recognized many outstanding individuals during its annual Professional Development Conference. On Dec. 5, Purdue Extension announced three award winners who showed a dedication to Extension and its history of excellence: the 2025 Paul B. Crooks Outstanding Extension Educator Award, the 2025 Eric G. Sharvelle Distinguished Extension Specialist Award, and the Director’s Award.
White snow, twinkling lights, brass menorahs, Kwanzaa unity cups and a red-and-green potted poinsettia centered on a table. For many, these images ring in the winter holidays. While some melt in time or are packed back into your attic after the new year, a well cared for plant may provide decoration for longer. Consumer horticulture Extension specialist Karen Mitchell shares her tips on poinsettia care and crafts in this Q&A.
Purdue Extension is hosting a MarketReady training session from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET Jan. 21 in Argos, Indiana. As the state’s local food producers look to expand into new marketing channels, this program provides the tools and resources necessary to thrive in today’s marketplace.
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