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Purdue Extension presented Shelly Powell from the Tipton County Public Library with the 2025 Friend of Extension award at this year’s Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference, which took place virtually Dec. 3 and 5.
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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.
Purdue Extension invites Indiana farmers and agricultural families to attend Farm Shield: Protecting Your Legacy From Life’s Uncertainties. Farm Shield offers practical tools and expert insights for navigating the complex challenges of succession, estate planning and risk management.
Reagan Koester was 30 minutes into the eight-hour drive from her internship in Iowa to her parents’ home in Wadesville, Indiana, when her phone rang. It was a call from the Indiana governor’s office.
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