News and Articles

Reasons for a Timber Harvest

• 06 June 2023

In April, Purdue Extension and the Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District hosted a 4-session Forestry Management Workshop Series. The...

Purdue Extension to connect underserved communities with funding for energy and environmental improvements

• 05 June 2023

Purdue Extension has been selected to support a multistate effort to help rural, tribal and underserved communities access federal funding for...

Lake County Master Gardeners Hold Annual Garden Walk

• 02 June 2023

Lake County Master Gardeners hold Annual Garden Walk to be held in June.

Ohio County June Newsletter

• 02 June 2023

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

Avoid the Itch

• 02 June 2023

Maybe you like to walk trails and visit natural areas. I do, too. However, it behooves us to consider the potential dangers of plants that can...

Posey County 4-H Program - Find all of the 4-H info here you are looking for!!

• 01 June 2023

2022-2023 4-H Enrollment will be OPEN Oct 1, 2022-May 15, 2023, visit www.v2.4honline.com to enroll!

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 29, 2023

• 01 June 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

June 2023 Vigo County 4-H Newsletter

• 01 June 2023

Check out what you need to know for fair in this months newsletter!

Wetter summer predicted for Indiana

• 31 May 2023

Indiana has above average chances to exceed the normal precipitation amounts for June, July, and August according to the Climate Prediction Center...

Expo Hall/Food Check-In Sign Up Times

• 30 May 2023

To help make check-in day run more smoothly, please use this link to sign up for a check-in time!

Fair Entry Instructions

• 30 May 2023

ALL exhibits for the 2023 Wells County 4-H Fair, including showmanship and fashion revue, must be entered into Fairy Entry by midnight on Saturday,...

2023 Johnson County 4-H Fair Entry

• 30 May 2023

Fair Entry is now open for Johnson County 4-H Members and Mini 4-H Members to enter their projects in the 2023 Johnson County Fair. All exhibits...

Freezing Vegetables

• 29 May 2023

Vegetables can add a significant amount of nutrients and vitamins to our diet. Incorporating vegetables in every meal can be a great way to assure...

Plant Diseases of Concern in Indiana

• 26 May 2023

Today I’ll cover four plant diseases of concern in our landscapes and woodlands. Like last week, this is certainly not a comprehensive list...

The Corn Mesocotyl and Assessing Its Abnormal Growth

• 25 May 2023

Dr. Dan Quinn, Purdue Corn Agronomist, shared his experience with abnormal mesocotyl growth of corn seedlings in the most recent Pest & Crop...

ServSafe Food Handler – Required for Home Based Vendors and More!

• 24 May 2023

Are you currently operating as a home-based vendor, working in food service, or volunteering around food? Indiana passed a new law (HB 1149) which...

Capital Comments: The General Assembly Delivers Some Property Tax Relief

• 24 May 2023

Indiana homeowner tax bills increased 17 percent on average this year, the largest increase in years. Other property owners saw big increases too....

2023 Pinney Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training

• 24 May 2023

The Pinney Purdue Diagnostic Training will provide a “hands-on” approach for teaching the art and science of accurately diagnosing crop...

2023 Blueberry Growers' Meeting

• 24 May 2023

Upcoming Blueberry Growers Meeting in Northern Indiana

Purdue Extension educators connect with international outreach in Costa Rica

• 24 May 2023

Ten Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources (ANR) educators visited Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), a public university in Costa...

2023 4-H Fair T-shirts

• 24 May 2023

A Matter of Balance

• 22 May 2023

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning evidence-based fall...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 15, 2023

• 22 May 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast showcases the latest information on programs, events, educational resources, and opportunities!

Grilling Tips and Tricks

• 19 May 2023

As the weather gets warmer, we find ourselves getting outside more whether it’s to exercise, cook, or just relax. A popular summertime...

Preserve It Now... Enjoy It Later

• 19 May 2023

Join Purdue Extension Master Home Food Preservation instructors to learn the basics of pressure canning through education and hands-on workshop....

Insect Pests of Concern in Indiana

• 19 May 2023

Every few years we seem to be sounding the alarm for a new insect pest (typically an exotic, non-native pest) in Indiana. Although this is not an...