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

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

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

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

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 people together to support their favorite Purdue unit, including Purdue Extension and its 92 counties. Each donation to a county stays within that county and helps it to climb in rank on the Day of Giving leaderboards.

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Digital Transformation in Indiana
Digital Transformation Team Set to Launch Digital Education Programming

The Digital Transformation Team (DTT) has been working to provide digital education programming for communities in Indiana. The DTT is a collaboration between Purdue Center for Engagement and Purdue Extension, with team members across all four program areas.

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The Indiana Property Tax: It’s Complicated

The Indiana property tax is complicated. Each spring the county treasurer reminds us just how complicated it is, by mailing form TS-1, “Taxpayer and Property Information.” It’s a one-page summary of how they get from the assessed value of your house to the amount you owe on your property tax bill. It can help sort out the complexities of that dreaded bill. It’s coming to your mailbox soon!

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Nominations open for Purdue Women in Agriculture awards

Purdue Women in Agriculture (WIA) is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Emerging Women in Agriculture Leadership Award, Achievement Award and Leadership Award. These awards celebrate Indiana women who are leaders and innovators and have contributed to the success of Indiana agriculture.

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Purdue Extension will host virtual Farmers Market Certificate program in April

Purdue Extension will offer the virtual Farmers Market Certificate program over four sessions in April to train market managers and vendors on best practices. Farmers markets play a critical role in connecting local producers with consumers, fostering community engagement and promoting access to fresh, healthy foods. The Farmers Market Certificate helps farmers market stakeholders to strengthen local food systems.

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