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2023 Extension News and Stories

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Environment

Purdue Turf & Landscape Field Day Equips Green Industry Professionals — 20 December 2023

  • 20 December 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Taking Inflation Apart — 19 December 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 19 December 2023
4-H Youth

2023 Friend of Extension posthumously awarded to 4-H volunteer in Johnson County — 18 December 2023

  • Olivia De Young
  • 18 December 2023
Education

Purdue Extension announces 2023 Paul B. Crooks Outstanding Extension Educator Award and Eric G. Sharvelle Distinguished Extension Specialist Award winners — 15 December 2023

  • Olivia De Young
  • 15 December 2023
Environment

Hardwood University Ensures Sustainable Management of Indiana’s Woodlands — 11 December 2023

  • 11 December 2023
Garden Environment

One Block at a Time: Community Driven Planning and Equitable Adaptation through Multi-Benefit Green Infrastructure — 06 December 2023

  • 06 December 2023
Environment

El Nino Signals Warm, Dry Winter — 05 December 2023

  • Hans Schmitz
  • 05 December 2023
Education Environment

Field Day Explores Invasive Species Management — 28 November 2023

  • 28 November 2023
Agriculture Family Youth

Purdue reminds agricultural employers of their responsibilities when hiring youth workers — 27 November 2023

  • 27 November 2023
Agriculture Education

Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration — 27 November 2023

  • 27 November 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: How Much Will Homeowner Property Taxes Rise in 2024? — 20 November 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 20 November 2023
Environment

Supporting climate-informed agricultural programming at Extension — 17 November 2023

  • Hans Schmitz
  • 17 November 2023
Environment Agriculture

Beef quality assurance trainings and certification program to teach daily management practices, proper caretaking skills — 31 October 2023

  • Ashvini Malshe
  • 31 October 2023
Community Technology

The Time for Broadband is Now – Purdue University is Playing its Part — 27 October 2023

  • Roberto Gallardo & Angie Abbott
  • 27 October 2023
Environment Garden Food Agriculture

Newly updated edition of Purdue Forage Field Guide provides essential information on forage management — 26 October 2023

  • Ashvini Malshe
  • 26 October 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: How Can a Homeowner Calculate the Cost of a School Referendum? — 26 October 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 26 October 2023
4-H

Indiana 4-H Educators' Alaskan Experience — 12 October 2023

  • Story by Abby Leeds
  • 12 October 2023
4-H

Former Indiana 4-H leader honored by the National 4-H Hall of Fame — 10 October 2023

  • Story by Abby Leeds
  • 10 October 2023
Capital Comments

How Do States Manage Without Individual Income Taxes? — 22 September 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 22 September 2023
Agriculture

Upcoming bale grazing workshop to provide key industry insights — 19 September 2023

  • Ashvini Malshe
  • 19 September 2023
Education

Purdue Extension educators selected for excellency at national level — 12 September 2023

  • 12 September 2023
Environment

No strong climatic signals for Indiana’s autumn — 07 September 2023

  • Story by Hans Schmitz
  • 07 September 2023
Agriculture

Stockmanship event to offer hands-on training in correctly handling livestock; will discuss economic benefits — 01 September 2023

  • Story by Ashvini Malshe
  • 01 September 2023
4-H

Indiana 4-H’ers share experiences from 2023 — 25 August 2023

  • Story by Abby Leeds
  • 25 August 2023
Agriculture

Hoosier Sheep Symposium slated for Sept. 23 — 24 August 2023

  • Emma O’Brien
  • 24 August 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Supply Chain Pressure is Easing, and so is Inflation — 24 August 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 24 August 2023
Agriculture

Indiana agriculture leaders honored by Purdue Extension — 04 August 2023

  • Abby Leeds
  • 04 August 2023
Agriculture Environment

Leave no trace: how to practice low-impact camping — 01 August 2023

  • Katherine Jacobson
  • 01 August 2023
4-H

Purdue Extension State Fair exhibits to showcase mental health awareness, veterinary care and becoming a Master Gardener — 28 July 2023

  • Jillian Ellison
  • 28 July 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Indiana State Balances and the Pension Stabilization Fund — 26 July 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 26 July 2023
4-H Agriculture

ISA hosting several sheep-related competitions at Indiana State Fair — 26 July 2023

  • Emma O’Brien
  • 26 July 2023
Community Education Agriculture

Increase in fatalities and injuries from agricultural confined spaces highlights need for effective management and training — 11 July 2023

  • Ashvini Malshe
  • 11 July 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Will the Inflation Rate Keep Falling? — 29 June 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 29 June 2023
Agriculture Community Education Environment

Indiana Land Use Summit — 23 June 2023

  • Abby Leeds
  • 23 June 2023
Agriculture Environment

Experts seek to mitigate negative effects of dry weather on cattle feeding, outline solutions — 19 June 2023

  • Keith Johnson
  • 19 June 2023
Agriculture Environment Education

Purdue’s Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab a valuable tool in monitoring and treatment — 19 June 2023

  • 19 June 2023
Community Environment

Purdue Extension to connect underserved communities with funding for energy and environmental improvements — 05 June 2023

  • Abby Leeds
  • 05 June 2023
Agriculture Environment

Wetter summer predicted for Indiana — 31 May 2023

  • Hans Schmitz
  • 31 May 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: The General Assembly Delivers Some Property Tax Relief — 24 May 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 24 May 2023
Environment Agriculture

Purdue Extension educators connect with international outreach in Costa Rica — 24 May 2023

  • Story by Abby Leeds, Photos by Amanda Mosiman and Valerie Clingerman
  • 24 May 2023
Food Environment Agriculture Education

Registration open for Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day — 16 May 2023

  • Abby Leeds
  • 16 May 2023
4-H

Indiana 4-H Ambassadors: Teens leading across Indiana — 05 May 2023

  • Story by Abby Leeds
  • 05 May 2023
Education Community

Remote Work Professional Certificate course grant funding available, only $50 for participants — 04 May 2023

  • Abby Leeds
  • 04 May 2023
Community Agriculture

Military veteran farmers invited to AgrAbility Regional Workshop — 04 May 2023

  • Abby Leeds
  • 04 May 2023
Agriculture Environment

Indiana Grazing Schools return: Producers, educators and input providers invited — 04 May 2023

  • Ashvini Malshe
  • 04 May 2023
Environment Agriculture

Purdue Farmer-to-Farmer project helps cocoa farmers from North-Eastern regions of Trinidad-Lopinot, Brasso Seco and Aripo — 01 May 2023

  • Nyssa Lilovich
  • 01 May 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: An Extra Billion and a Half in State Revenue — 26 April 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 26 April 2023
Education Community

American Citizen Planner – Indiana: Community Leaders Earn Certification for Public Planning — 21 April 2023

  • 21 April 2023
Environment Agriculture

Building Climate Expertise in Extension — 17 April 2023

  • 17 April 2023
Environment Agriculture

Indiana Conservation Partnership Employees Learn Tree and Shrub Identification for Sharing with Their Clients — 06 April 2023

  • 06 April 2023
Agriculture

Call for Purdue Women in Agriculture award nominations — 06 April 2023

  • 06 April 2023
Health Food

Purdue Extension Dining with Diabetes: Making Healthy Living Accessible — 05 April 2023

  • Story by Abby Leeds
  • 05 April 2023
Family Agriculture

Indiana families prepare the next generation for the future of their farm operations — 28 March 2023

  • 28 March 2023
Environment

Purdue Extension Shared 17-Year Cicada Outbreak Information and Resources with Thousands Across Indiana — 26 March 2023

  • 26 March 2023
Garden Environment

Purdue Extension specialist brings updated management techniques to fields and orchards — 26 March 2023

  • Nancy Alexander
  • 26 March 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Property Tax Bills are Increasing a Lot in 2023 — 23 March 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 23 March 2023
Food Agriculture Health

Managing Stress: Supporting The Agricultural Workforce With New Tools — 21 March 2023

  • 21 March 2023
Youth

Indiana 4-H Programs Lead to Positive Youth Development — 20 March 2023

  • 20 March 2023
Agriculture Food

Indiana Poultry: Opportunity and Challenge Abound — 17 March 2023

  • 17 March 2023
Environment

Creating A Woodland Legacy: Dave and Carol Niehaus — 16 March 2023

  • 16 March 2023
Agriculture

Extension Partnership - Expanding the SBDC Advising Program — 07 March 2023

  • 07 March 2023
Environment

Warm, wet spring predicted for Indiana — 02 March 2023

  • Hans Schmitz
  • 02 March 2023
Environment Agriculture Food

Purdue Extension Encourages Practices for Safe and Effective Vegetable Production — 01 March 2023

  • 01 March 2023
4-H Education

Ready to Graduate - Indiana 4-H: A Partner in Public Education — 28 February 2023

  • 28 February 2023
Agriculture Environment

Purdue Extension Helps Indiana State Parks Teach Families to Improve Water Quality to Protect Wildlife — 24 February 2023

  • 24 February 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Solar Energy Projects and Property Taxes — 22 February 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 22 February 2023
Community Family

Addressing Housing Needs in Rural Indiana — 21 February 2023

  • 21 February 2023
4-H Youth Agriculture

Juntos 4-H plants seeds of inspiration for next generation — 13 February 2023

  • Story by Abby Leeds, Photos by Tom Campbell
  • 13 February 2023
Education Health 4-H Agriculture Community

Purdue Extension and Agricultural Centers Events are Valued Resources for Indiana Farmers — 13 February 2023

  • 13 February 2023
Education 4-H Agriculture

Ready to Launch: Taking Small Steps to Prepare for Tomorrow's Giant Leaps — 13 February 2023

  • 13 February 2023
Agriculture Education

Indiana AgrAbility farmer to speak at 2023 AgrAbility National Training Workshop — 10 February 2023

  • Abby Leeds
  • 10 February 2023
Community Environment Agriculture

Purdue Extension studies Indiana commercial solar and wind county ordinances — 10 February 2023

  • Abby Leeds
  • 10 February 2023
Education

Abbott appointed interim Purdue Associate Dean and Extension Director — 07 February 2023

  • Maureen Manier
  • 07 February 2023
Food Health

Creating Healthy Connections in Jackson County — 06 February 2023

  • 06 February 2023
Agriculture Environment Garden

Johnson honored for weed science research, outreach and teaching — 03 February 2023

  • Nancy Alexander
  • 03 February 2023
Youth Education 4-H

Ready to Lead: Preparing Today's Youth to Serve Tomorrow's Communities — 31 January 2023

  • 31 January 2023
Environment Agriculture

Registration opens for the Ag Women Engage Conference — 30 January 2023

  • 30 January 2023
Capital Comments

Capital Comments: Farmland Property Tax Misery Has Company — 27 January 2023

  • Larry DeBoer
  • 27 January 2023
Education Agriculture Environment

Purdue on the Farm — 20 January 2023

  • 20 January 2023
Food Agriculture

2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference to take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds — 19 January 2023

  • Nyssa Lilovich
  • 19 January 2023
4-H Education Agriculture

Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration — 05 January 2023

  • Emma O’Brien
  • 05 January 2023

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