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Knox County Newsletter Jan/Feb 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County 2025 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Indiana 4-H Youth Demonstrate Proper and Safe Care of Animals

Many 4-H activities and opportunities involve animals. Knowledge and skill are needed for proper and safe care of animals as companions or for food...

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Resolutions for a Farmer

The beginning of a new year typically is a time for setting resolutions. For many those resolutions might mean going to the gym more often, eating...

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Growing Season Climate Summary Released

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

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January-February 2025 Newsletter

January-February 2025 Newsletter

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2025 4-H Summer Assistants

We are now hiring 4-H Summer Assistants! If you are looking for a summer job working with a great office, you are in the right place! We are hiring...

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January-February 2025 Newsletter

January-February 2025 Newsletter

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We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

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Military Teen Adventure Camps Develop Leadership, Self-Confidence and Teamwork

In U.S. military deployments since 2001, more than 2.5 million soldiers have deployed overseas; 60% were married, 44% had children, and 25% had...

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Homesteading Conference - Extension Highlights

Extension highlights of the Homesteading Conference - 2024

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Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

Highlights from Extension of Northeast Indiana

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Purdue Extension announces winners of 2024 Paul B. Crooks Award, Eric G. Sharvelle Award and Director’s Award

Purdue Extension recognized many outstanding individuals during its annual Professional Development Conference. On Dec. 5, Purdue Extension...

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Advancements in Communication Available to Producers

Digital agriculture has opened up new management tools for progressive farmers. However, as we know this was not the case 100 years ago.

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Purdue Extension Professionals Recognized at Conference

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

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

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

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Jan-Feb-March Newsletter

Much to look forward to for the coming year with HHS programs, Money Smart, Empower Me to be Clutter Free, and Estate Planning programs. Dining...

From the Director

December Announcements

From the Director - December 2024

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Matter of Balance Winter 2025

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to...

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Where Does Your Money Go?

How you handle money impacts your financial stability. Join Molly Hoag, Health and Human Sciences Educator, to learn about smart money habits that...

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Indiana 4-H Programs Help High School Youth Identify Future Career Options

Indiana 4-H includes opportunities to explore future endeavors. During school and after graduation, youth successes in college and career...

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How Agriculture has Impacted the Holidays

The holiday season wouldn’t be the same without agriculture. When you look at holiday decorations, agriculture can be seen in many ways...

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Stop, Think, and Live When Working in and Around Grain Bins

While the 2024 crop is safely in the bins, farmers should ensure the grain does not go out of condition. Entering a bin with a crusty layer of wet,...

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Preserving and sharing homesteading skills within Indiana communities

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

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New incentives for climate-smart farming available to Indiana farmers

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

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Supplements Versus the Real Thing

In an age where health-conscious individuals are constantly seeking ways to optimize their well-being, the debate between supplements and whole...

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Earning Credits Toward Certification While Learning to Safely Apply Pesticides to Field Crops

Purdue Extension held 51 workforce development programs on 33 dates and in 32 Indiana counties, or virtually. Programs had a variety of titles,...

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Leaving a Lasting Legacy

A multi-state extension workshop series will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans. “Leaving a...

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Programs of Interest Coming Soon

Purdue Extension has several programs of interest coming soon that may appeal to you. Here’s a quick recap of some upcoming programs.

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