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Knox County Newsletter May/June

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Got Milk (Alternatives)? Program in May

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Providing Information and Guidance During a Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation

In August 2022, three southwestern Indiana farms were contacted by the FDA and CDC and informed that cantaloupe grown on their farms were...

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Gear up for Gardening

Research shows that cultivating plants is beneficial for us. Gardening has been associated with improvements in attitudes toward health and...

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April-May 2024 Newsletter

The April/May 2024 edition of the Purdue Extension-Washington County newsletter is now available.

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Upcoming Food Preservation Workshops offered by Purdue Extension

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Ohio County April Newsletter

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

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Marshall County Fair Open Class, Bake-a-Rama, Ice Cream Crank Off

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The Extension Line Newsletter

The April-June 2024 edition of The Extension Line is available now.

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Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers

Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most important pieces of equipment in the kitchen for keeping food safe. We are instantly reminded of...

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Purdue Extension Dining with Diabetes: Keeping health goals on track

The American Diabetes Association estimates that at least 1.7 million Hoosiers are living with prediabetes. To help with prevention and awareness,...

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Across Indiana, Adults Increased Knowledge of Food, Family, Money and Health

Purdue Extension offers a variety of effective, engaging programs based on community needs to increase knowledge and improve behaviors related to...

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Knox County Newsletter March/April 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Perry County May/June Extension Newsletter

May/June 2024 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition Education...

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Perry County March/April Extension Newsletter

March/April 2024 Edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County Newsletter including the 4-H, ANR, HHS, Community Wellness, and Nutrition Education...

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Ohio County March Newsletter

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

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March-April 2024 Newton County Newsletter

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February: National Canned Food Month

Canned foods are convenient, portable, quick, and have a long shelf life. They also help provide needed nutrients to meet USDA Dietary Guidelines....

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Training International Farmers in Food Preservation and Processing

Purdue Extension, in collaboration with the University of West Indies at St. Augustine, is implementing the USAID John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter...

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Mastering Home Food Preservation

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Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop Hosted with Marshall Co. Extension

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“The Big Game” Plan for Healthy Eating

Develop a winning Big Bowl "food game plan" by thinking like a football player on the playing field. Only, instead of the opposing team,...

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Small town, big changes and giant impacts—Restoring pride in Laurel, Indiana

The 510 citizens of Laurel, Indiana have no grocery store and rely on two in-town gas stations for their food unless they have the transportation...

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Mastering Home Food Preservation Workshops

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Home Food Preservation

Purdue Extension will be hosting a Canning and Pickling Workshop on March 8, 2024 at the Friedman Park Event Center, Newburgh, IN.

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Pressure Canning Basics lecture - Princeton

Purdue Extension will be hosting a Pressure Canning Basics Program on July 8, 2024 at the Toyota Events Center at the Gibson County Fair.

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ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

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Tips for Delicious and Nutritious Soup

What's better on a cold winter day than a warm bowl of soup? Soup can be nutritious, easy to prepare, and inexpensive. It can be great hot or...

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HHS Offerings at Senior Snippets

Want to learn more about dehydrating foods, or air frying foods? Check out these programs!

Winter

Knox County Newsletter January/February 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County 2024 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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New Year, New You: 4 Tips to a Healthier You

It’s almost the New Year, are you planning to make a New Year’s resolution? Millions of Americans make resolutions every January hoping...

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Marshall County Hosts "Dining with Diabetes" Class

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Marshall County - ServSafe Manager Classes and Exams for 2024

Ohio County Monthly Newsletter

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

Ohio County Newsletter

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

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Help Us Get Better Internet

Indiana is receiving close to $870 million for broadband – how much your county gets is up to you

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Tips for Low-Cost Holiday Meals

Here are a few budget friendly tips to help save money on holiday meals:

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Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 6

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Purdue Extension Hosts Jams and Jellies Workshop

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Holiday Diabetes

Tips for managing diabetes during the holiday season. You can stay on track!

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Mastering Home Food Preservation, June 11-14, 2024

Mastering Home Food Preservation 4-day workshop. This will take place on June 11-14, 2024 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET at the VU Shircliff Humanities...

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Thanksgiving Tips for People with Diabetes

A Thanksgiving gathering with family is something to enjoy and treasure. But if you have diabetes, these events can pose special challenges. How...

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Knox County ServSafe Manager Training & Exam, June 7, 2024

Purdue Extension-Knox County is offering a ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Examination on June 7, 2024. This will take place at the VU...

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ServSafe Food Handler - Knox County, March 12, 2024

Purdue Extension Knox County is presenting a ServSafe Food Handler training on March 12, 2024 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, EST. This will take place...

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Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 5

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Turkey Talk

With the holiday season ramping up, we begin the intense cooking process to create lavish meals for our loved ones. This takes patience, time, and...

Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 4

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Healthy Holidays

Tips to have a healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season.

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2023 Nov/Dec Perry County Extension Newsletter

November/December 2023 edition of the Purdue Extension - Perry County bimonthly newsletter featuring all program areas.

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Newly updated edition of Purdue Forage Field Guide provides essential information on forage management

The fourth edition of the Forage Field Guide from Purdue University Extension is now available for purchase on the Extension Education Store...

Autumn

Knox County Newsletter November/December 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 3

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Calcium Supplement Guidelines

Calcium is an essential mineral found in great abundance in the body. 99% of all the calcium in the body is found in the bones and teeth. The...

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Food for Thought (October)

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4-H Junior Leaders Trick or Treat for Canned Goods

Put away your candy and break out the canned goods! For the 10th year in a row, Lawrence County 4-H Junior Leaders will be Trick or Treating in an...

2023 Curb Your Urge to Splurge

Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Week 1

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Taking the Stress Out of Family Meals

Feeling the pressure of busy schedules yet? Give your mealtime motivation a boost by trying the following tips from the Academy of Nutrition and...

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Mastering Home Food Preservation

Mastering Home Food Preservation 4-day workshop. This will take place on October 31 thru November 3, 2023 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET at the...

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All About Cooking Rice

Rice is the most popular grain globally, supplying energy, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Over half of the...

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Knox County Newsletter September/October 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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September Newsletter

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

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Trinidad & Tobago: an Extension Experience

Molly Hoag traveled to Trinidad and Tobago with the Farmer-to-Farmer program to instruct farmers on safe food handling, including preserving food...

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Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop Hosted in St. Joseph Co.

Learn about food preservation!

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Summer's Bounty- Garden Open House

Meet us in the garden to learn from and ask questions to those associated with Purdue Extension, Soil & Water Conservation, Master Gardeners,...

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July and August Newsletter

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

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Summer Produce in Indiana

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020) recommend increasing fruits and vegetables in the U.S. diet. In summertime, you can find fresh fruits...

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Dining with Diabetes course coming to Roachdale

Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue...

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Knox County Newsletter July August 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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July - Sept Extension Express

In this July - Sept Extension Newsletter you will find information on Purdue Farm Management Tour & Indiana Master Farmer Reception and Purdue...

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Lawrence County Food as Medicine

Join us for a 6 week healthy lifestyle program. Learn nutrition basics, how to prepare simple dishes, opportunities for physical activity and much...

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Improve Your Brain and Body Health: The MIND Diet

Have you heard of The MIND diet? This eating pattern is designed to prevent dementia and loss of brain function as you age. "MIND" stands...

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Hendricks County Homemakers

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Pollinators are Important

It’s estimated that one in every three bites of food we eat is due to cross-pollination by pollinators. I think it’s fair to say that...

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Food, Fun, 4-H: Meal Kit Program

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Ohio County June Newsletter

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

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Freezing Vegetables

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...

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

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...

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Preserve It Now... Enjoy It Later

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

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Southwest Purdue Ag Center Field Day

Join us at the Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center for the 2023 SWPAC Field Day. June 28, 2023 Registration at 8:30ET, program 9:00-1:00 ET (lunch...

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Grilling Tips and Tricks

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

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Registration open for Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day

Fruit and vegetable growers are invited to join Purdue Extension for a day of educational sessions and networking at the annual Purdue...

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May Newsletter

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

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Food Safety Techniques

When it comes to food safety, you may feel like certain things are no brainers, but there are many things you may not know about keeping yourself...

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Home Food Preservation

Home canners are encouraged to join Purdue Extension for the Mastering Home Food Preservation training this summer at the Johnson County...

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Tips for Spring Cleaning

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Hello Blueberries

This is the time of the year we begin to see blueberries pop up at our favorite local markets. During the summer, there is nothing quite like a big...

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Mastering Home Food Preservation

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Wells County Educator Takes Part in Farmer-to-Farmer Project

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Ohio County Newsletter-April

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

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What Does Processed Food Mean?

Have you watched the news lately talking negatively about processed foods blaming them for the rise in obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes?...

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Grilled Cheese Recipes

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MyPlate Management

Recently I learned that many people don’t know much about MyPlate and where it originated. Many of us know the food pyramid which was...

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Purdue Extension Dining with Diabetes: Making Healthy Living Accessible

Purdue Extension's Dining with Diabetes programs offer practical approaches to eating well for those with type 2 diabetes, their caregivers...

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ServSafe Manger - Knox County 1-Day Class & Examination

Purdue Extension Knox County is presenting a ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Examination on June 2, 2023 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. This...

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2023 Food Preservation Workshops in Marshall County

Learn to Preserve food in 2023

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Eggtastic (What To Do With Your Eggs)

Eggs can be beneficial for our diet in many different ways. They are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals and are high in protein along with...

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How to Build a Balanced Breakfast

Making healthier choices can be difficult, overwhelming, or even frustrating. However, it doesn’t have to be. If we find something we like...

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Managing Stress: Supporting The Agricultural Workforce With New Tools

Sam Gettinger, owner of Gettinger Family Custom Meats in New Palestine and Rushville,says the stress of working in the meat packing industry...

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Dining with Diabetes Educational Series

Diabetes is a very serious and costly health condition, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose levels, exercise...

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Indiana Poultry: Opportunity and Challenge Abound

Ranked as first in the nation for commercial duck production, second in production of layer and table eggs and third for turkeys raised, Indiana is...

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ServSafe Food Manager Class/Exam

ServSafe educates food service workers about food safety. ServSafe Food Protection Manager is the highest ServSafe certification. It satisfies...

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Origins of the Cooperative Extension System and Purdue Extension

This week we delve into the formation of USDA’s Cooperative Extension System, and how that relates to Purdue Extension.

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Knox County Newsletter March/April 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

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Upcoming Classes offered by Purdue Extension

Sleep on It and How Sweet it Is are two upcoming educational classes

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The Birth of Land-Grant Institutions and Purdue University

To more fully understand what Purdue Extension is, we must go back to the birth of land-grant institutions, which led to the establishment of...

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Eating Right and Reducing Food Waste

People rarely talk about the foods they toss out, yet the topic of food waste is getting a lot more attention these days.

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Purdue Extension Encourages Practices for Safe and Effective Vegetable Production

Specialty crop growers face difficulties with insects, diseases, and weeds. They may have unique growing scenarios with greenhouses, fields, and...

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Purdue Extension – a Research-Based Information Source

With the plethora of information available, how does a person sort out reliable information from misinformation? I would submit that research-based...

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March Newsletter

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

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Foods to Avoid on a Heart Healthy Diet

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and with February being American Heart Month, learning what foods to avoid seems...

Vegetables

Food For Thought

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Babysitter Training

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Creating Healthy Connections in Jackson County

Purdue Extension Jackson County health and human sciences educator, and representatives from numerous organizations at Healthy Jackson County...

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive

There are hungry kids in our community, and nearly every kid is capable of making a PB&J, so let’s help kids help themselves. Drop off...

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February Newsletter

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

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ServSafe Class Offered

ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Exam offered to teach food service workers about food safety.

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ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Exam

ServSafe Food Protection Manager is their highest certification. The full 1-day training includes a manual and proctored exam. Lawrence County will...

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

Registration is now open for the 2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference, the premier annual event for the state’s farming community. The 11th...

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Be Heart Smart

As the leading cause of death for all Americans, heart disease claims 600,000 lives annually. Many in our community know someone that has been...

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ServSafe Manager Class and Exams 2023

ServSafe Manager Class and Exams 2023

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Making a Meal with What's on Hand

Struggling to make meals with what you have on hand? Are you wanting to make a favorite recipe, but missing some of the ingredients? Are you tired...

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ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity in Marshall County Indiana

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Knox County Newsletter January/February 2023

Purdue Extension Knox County 2023 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Money-Saving Reminders

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Let's Get Creative!

What Matters Most with Irma Near Christmas Tree

What Matters Most?

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Purdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring

The spring 2023 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 7 as a weekly series of live virtual webinars.

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Weekend Thoughts

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Food Mixes in a Jar

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Stocking Stuffers

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Hosting Events

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

Making the Most of Your Food Dollars with Irma in front of Christmas Tree

Making the Most of Your Food Dollars

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Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo returns in person for vegetable, fruit growers

The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) returns to West Lafayette on Jan. 23 and 24. Beginners and experienced small and large...

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Intro to Grant Writing Basics

This brief introduction to grant writing will review the proposal process and basic elements of a grant required for a successful proposal. This...

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Learn About Boiling Water Bath Canning

Learn Boiling Water Bath Canning at this hands on jam and jelly workshop!

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Cooking Under Pressure

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How to Cook a Turkey the Day before Serving it

Sometimes it may be easier to prepare your turkey the day before you plan to serve it. Here is how to do it safely.

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Black Friday Shopping Tips

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Spending Leaks

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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D.I.Y. Gifting

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Save the Date for Pancake Day

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Knox County Newsletter November/December 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Tracking Your Spending

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Money-Wise Gift Ideas

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Rethinking Lactose Intolerance: A Guide for Including Dairy Foods in the Diet

Rethinking Lactose Intolerance: A Guide for Including Dairy Foods in the Diet Tips for Tolerating Lactose: Everyone can digest some lactose. For...

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Pressure Canner Testing

Dial gauge pressure canners should be tested annually to ensure safe food.

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Making a Plan: Part 2

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

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Curb Your Urge to Splurge - Introduction

Have you struggled with holiday finances in the past, and are worried about this year? Irma wants to help! Curb Your Urge to Splurge is a great...

Making a plan; Irma and Christmas tree

Making a Plan: Part 1

This is the first part of making a plan with Irma. We will cover a Holiday Expenses list and a Holiday Spending Plan agenda to start successfully...

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November-December Newton County Extension Newsletters

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Freezer Pleaser Meals Webinar

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educators offer programs and information on agricultural production and financial management for...

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Health and Human Sciences

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Nov/Dec 2022-Extension-Newsletter

In this Newsletter for Novemeber and December are articles containing but not limited to; Jr leader News, Scholarship Workshops, Bi-State Programs...

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Fall Consumer Education Day

On October 20th at the Miami County 4-H Starting at 9:30 am will be a session on making your own spice blends and more!

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Train Your Brain

Curb the urge to splurge

Curb the urge to splurge

Air Fryer 101

Air Fryer 101

Where Does Your Money Go? 10-26-22

Where Does Your Money Go?

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September & October 2022 Newsletter

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 September & October Newsletter.

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Clay County Fall Fest

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Keeping “Bagged” Lunches Safe

Whether it's off to school or work, millions of Americans carry "bag" lunches. Food brought from home can be kept safe if it is...

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Clay County Health & Human Sciences

Clay County Health & Human Sciences Information

Home Canning

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

The ServSafe Food Handler course is for anyone who needs basic food safety and food handling training, including home-based vendors, food service...

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Jams and Jellies Class

Join Purdue Extension Mastering Home Food Preservation team to learn current recommendations for home food preservation. Complete training with...

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Purdue Extension Ohio County News

Ohio County Extension home and human sciences, 4-H,agriculture, and youth development newsletter.

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Living Well in Lawrence County

LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH TOPICS: INCLUDING YOUR MONEY YOUR GOALS, INTRODUCTION TO HOME PRESERVATION, EMPOWER ME TO BE...

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Join PEMC at the 6th Annual Turn Festival and Dinner in collaboration with Paramount Indy

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September-October Newton County Extension Newsletter

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Knox County Newsletter September/October

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Food Preservation Safety

The invention of the freezer is incredibly helpful when it comes to protecting foods and preserving them for long periods of time. It’s...

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Just One Bite!

Explore new recipes, healthy habits, and more at Just One Bite with the Purdue Extension Nutrition program!

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July & August 2022 Newsletter

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 July & August Newsletter.

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Eat, Drink, and Be Dairy Cheese Identification Workshop

The Eat, Drink, and Be Dairy Spark Club met August 3rd and learned how to identify cheeses by looks, smell, and taste. We tried twenty different...

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Explore and Experience Local Food

From farmer’s markets to roadside stands to local farms and other venues, local residents will have many opportunities available to them to...

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Job Announcement: Nutrition Education Program Assistant

For more information & to apply visit: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/20713/

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Crunchy Chicken Salad

Check out this delicious chicken salad recipe to keep cool in the kitchen!

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Safely Preserving Food

With so many fresh vegetables coming from our gardens this summer, it’s time to think of how to preserve their freshness and flavor for the...

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Eat the Rainbow

It is tremendously important for individuals of all ages to maintain a nutritious diet. Make sure to consume all five food groups including dairy,...

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Register to attend upcoming small farm educational field day

Connect with other small farmers at the Small Farm Education Field Day on July 29 presented by the Purdue Student Farm and the the Purdue...

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Dining with Diabetes

Do you have type 2 diabetes? Living well with diabetes is a challenge. Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well...

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Knox County Newsletter July/August 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Shrinkflation: What is It and How Do I Handle It?

Purdue Extension - Porter County provides information about shrinkflation, a form of inflation that has been affecting the American economy for...

July-August 2022 Newsletter

July-August 2022 Newsletter

Home Canning

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

The ServSafe Food Handler course is for anyone who needs basic food safety and food handling training, including home-based vendors, food service...

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home-based vendor laws

Some recent changes impact requirements for home-based vendors. This article will help you understand who qualifies as a home-based vendor, which...

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Home Food Preservation

Join Purdue Extension Mastering Home Food Preservation team to learn current recommendations for home food preservation. Complete training with...

2022 Open Class Exhibit Guide

2022 Open Class Exhibit Guide

2022 Open Class

2022 Open Class

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SIMM - Fish and Pineapple Dishes

Look for ways to save on your food budget? Shop once, eat twice: In this addition, enjoy delicious fish and pineapple recipes.

Safe Home Food Preservation Practices

Safe Home Food Preservation Practices

Canning is easy right? Maybe think again. Canning our produce is hard work, but definitely worth it. Home growers and preservers should be...

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New Law for Home-Based Vendors

If you sell food to an end consumer in the state of Indiana, you are either established as a Retail Food Establishment or a Home-Based Vendor. Most...

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Discover home food preservation with Purdue Extension

Home canners are encouraged to join Purdue Extension for the Mastering Home Food Preservation training this summer at Purdue University.

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Knox County "Add A Row" Produce Donation Program

The Knox County "Add a Row" Produce Donation Program aims to connect local produce farmers and home vegetable gardeners to local...

May & June 2022 Newsletter

May & June 2022 Newsletter

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 May and June Newsletter.

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Preserve it Now Enjoy it Later

Add Flavor with Herbs and Spices

Add Flavor with Herbs and Spices

Herbs and spices add fabulous flavor and color to food without adding salt, fat or sugar. Cooking with herbs and spices is also a great way to...

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SIMM - Chicken and Asparagus Dishes

Our April Similar Ingredients, Multiple Meal ideas features chicken and asparagus recipes.

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Knox County Newsletter May/June 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Support Marshall County Extension- Purdue Day of Giving

Support Marshall County Extension Services

May-June 2022 Newsletter

May-June 2022 Newsletter

2022 Home and Family Arts Open Class Book

2022 Home and Family Arts Open Class Book

Check out the 2022 Home and Family Arts Open Class Book

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Knox County ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Examination

ServSafe Food Protection Manager is the highest ServSafe certification. It satisfies Indiana requirements to become a Certified Food Protection...

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Home Food Preservation

Join Purdue Extension Mastering Home Food Preservation team to learn current recommendations for home food preservation. Complete training with...

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SIMM - Ham and Spinach Dishes

Spring is here and Easter is near. Looking for new ham recipes.

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Knox County 2022 Open Class Listing

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Open Class Booklet, featuring updates on all open class projects.

March & April 2022 Newsletter

March & April 2022 Newsletter

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 March and April Newsletter.

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Knox county Newsletter March/April 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Mindful Living Newsletters

The Mindful Living Newsletter is free and provided by your Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educator. Our goal is to provide...

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2022 National Nutrition Month

2022 National Nutrition Month resources on Jennings County Purdue Extension page.

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SIMM - Pot Roast and Carrots

Pot roast made in the crockpot is easy and delicious.

Important Infant Formula Recall

Important Infant Formula Recall

FDA warns consumers not to use certain powdered infant formula produced in Abbott Nutrition's Facility in Sturgis, Michigan.

Understanding Food Insecurity and Food Resources in Putnam County

Understanding Food Insecurity and Food Resources in Putnam County

One in nine Americans struggle to have access to enough food, also known as food insecurity. Putnam County has a 12.9% projected insecurity rate...

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Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Diagnosed in Indiana Poultry Flock

Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked properly. No human cases of avian...

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Purdue agricultural economics research to measure local food access within Anderson community

Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics is measuring access to local food in Anderson, Indiana through a collaboration with...

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CWC Franklin County Collaboration

Our CWC, Becky Marvel, has been working collaboratively with the Franklin County Purdue Extension Office as well as the Franklin Co. Library to...

ServSafe Food Manager 1- Day Class & Examination

ServSafe Food Manager 1- Day Class & Examination

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“The Big Game” Plan for Healthy Eating

Develop a winning Big Bowl "food game plan" by thinking like a football player on the playing field. Only, instead of the opposing team,...

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Environmental Historian Uses Urban Ag Certificate for Innovative Research on Beekeeping

See how Dr. David Wallace-Hare used knowledge from his Purdue Urban Ag courses to further his research in urban beekeeping. Purdue’s online...

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HHS Newsletter January 2022

HHS Newsletter January 2022

Serving Sizes and Weight Loss

Serving Sizes and Weight Loss

Did you know eating the correct serving size goes hand in hand with losing weight? Check out this article for some helpful tips on serving sizes.

Healthy and Safe Meals Using a Slow Cooker

Healthy and Safe Meals Using a Slow Cooker

Americans' busy lifestyles often show up in their cooking and eating habits. More than 54% of food dollars are spent on food away from home,...

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Purdue Extension Resources and Programs

A local resident recently asked me how they could find out about Purdue Extension resources and programs, which prompted me to offer some outreach...

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Knox County Newsletter January/February 2022

Purdue Extension Knox County 2022 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

ServSafe Training Events

ServSafe Training Events

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Knox County Newsletter November/December 2021

Purdue Extension Knox County 2021 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

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Purdue Extension Beginning Farmer Workshop and other Diversified Farming and Food Systems Information

In an effort to coordinate several initiatives of Purdue Extension to serve smaller and more diversified farms and farmers, we have now...

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Urban / Community Gardens

Start a Community-based Garden With Purdue Extension, from improving access to fruits and vegetables to educating people on how food is grown,...

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Steuben County 4-H Camp Counselor Application

Steuben County 4-H Camp Counselor Applications can be found here.

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This is a Test

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ServSafe Course

Food Service manager course to be certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager is their highest certification

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Tasty Holiday Treats

Create some tasty holiday treats with these quick and easy recipes.

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Quick and Easy Soup Ideas

With the onset of cold weather, soups are a quick and easy idea for lunch and dinner,

Tasty Holiday Treats

Tasty Holiday Treats

Try out these tasty holiday treats with your family. Our "Kids in the Kitchen" videos are a great way to create family traditions.

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Holiday Diabetes

Tips for managing diabetes during the holiday season. You can stay on track!

SIMM - Turkey and Apple Recipes

SIMM - Turkey and Apple Recipes

Are you interested in recipes to use turkey left-overs? If so, check out the November Similar Ingredients Multiple Meals handout.

Dining with Diabetes Program

Dining with Diabetes Program

Purdue Extension offers Dining with Diabetes Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well...

Nutritional Programing with Carrie Pfeiffer

Nutritional Programing with Carrie Pfeiffer

Dive into what your Fayette County NEPs are up to! Contact our NEP's for more information on FREE nutritional programming.

Kelly Isaccs- NEP

Kelly Isaccs- NEP

Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers

Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers

Refrigerators and freezers are two of the most important pieces of equipment in the kitchen for keeping food safe. We are instantly reminded of...

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Winter Weather Policy

All extension activities (4-H events, workshops, meetings, classes, etc) are canceled when schools are closed due to inclement weather. This...

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Winter Weather Policy

All extension activities (4-H events, workshops, meetings, classes, etc) are canceled when schools are closed due to inclement weather. This...

Marshall County Annual Extension Meeting and Dinner

Marshall County Annual Extension Meeting and Dinner

Marshall County community members are invited to join this event! RSVP to 574-935-8545 by November 5th.

Connect Inspire Grow November Video series from Purdue Extension Noble County Diabetes and Nutrition

Connect Inspire Grow with HHS Educators in Area 11

November 2021 edition of Connect Inspire Grow with HHS Educators in Area 11 presented by Abigail Creigh of Noble County. ...

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Ohio County November Newsletter

Purdue Extension Ohio County 4-H, Health and Human Science, Youth Development news and updates.

Foods to Improve Your Skin Health

Foods to Improve Your Skin Health

Remember that old saying, "you are what you eat" which is the basis of good skin color and overall health. Our choice of food and...

HATCH Program

HATCH Program

The HATCH Program has brought over 13,000 dozen eggs and counting to Fayette and Union County! Click the link below to learn more!

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Annual Meeting to Feature Bruce Kettler, ISDA Director

Purdue Extension-Spencer County will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 4, at 6:00 PM at the Spencer County Youth and Community...

Fun with Dill Pickles

Fun with Dill Pickles

Join Sara and Amy for some new ways to enjoy your dill pickles! Believe it or not, Sara is PUMPED and Amy is just a little hesitant to try the odd...

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Purdue Extension Impact Report- 2020

Fayette County Purdue Extension was featured in the 2020 Extension Annual Report for the hard being done in our community to food resources and...

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Can You Eat your Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin?

Can You Eat your Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin? It's fall and thoughts turn to pumpkins! Can that large pumpkin sitting on your front porch still be...

INClimate

Purdue’s INClimate Website Offers Storm of Useful Weather and Climate Information

Even though we’ve had warm weather recently, we all know that sooner or later we’ll awaken to sights of the first fall frost....

Pumpkin Deviled Eggs Live at Lunch

Pumpkin Deviled Eggs Live at Lunch

Join Sara and Courtney Live @ Lunch! On the menu: Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

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ServSafe Class Offered

ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Exam offered to teach food service workers about food safety.

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Food Preservation Workshop: Holiday Jams & Jellies

Join Purdue Extension Master Home Food Preservation instructors to learn how to preserve jams & jellies safely and prepare two different recipes.

Free Nutrition Class at the Family Resource Center

Free Nutrition Class at the Family Resource Center

FREE FOOD! FREE RECIPES! FREE GADGETS! FUN!

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It’s Autumn in Indiana, Time to Enjoy Apples!

Have you visited an orchard lately? Local orchards may offer fun activities, gift shops, and of course – fresh apples and apple products. It...

Foods to Improve Your Skin Health

Foods to Improve Your Skin Health

Remember that old saying, "you are what you eat" which is the basis of good skin color and overall health. Our choice of food and...

Free Nutrition Classes At The YMCA

Free Nutrition Classes At The YMCA

FREE FOOD! FREE RECIPES! FREE GADGETS! FUN!

Eat Smart Live Strong At The YMCA

Eat Smart Live Strong At The YMCA

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR… EAT SMART, LIVE STRONG

October Newsletter

October Newsletter

Noble County Extension Showcase October 2021 Newsletter HHS, ANR and 4-H Newsletter

Grant County Extension Express

Grant County Extension Express

Attached is the Q3 Extension Express Newsletter for

Taking Care of Potted Plants in Fall

Taking Care of Potted Plants in Fall

Taking Care of Potted Plants in Fall What To Do with Garden Tomatoes with Courtney Schmidt, Sarah Badger, and Patty Cole

September - October Knox County Extension Newsletter

September - October Knox County Extension Newsletter

Read what Purdue Extension Knox County has been up to!

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Scare at the Fair 2021

Come one come all to the Scare at the Fair Halloween party open to the public. October 17, 2021 at the Posey County Fairgrounds Livestock Arena...

Health and Human Sciences

Health and Human Sciences

The Health and Human Sciences department provides knowledge and programs in food, family, finance, and health.

Health and Human Sciences

Health and Human Sciences

The Health and Human Sciences department provides knowledge and programs in food, family, finance, and health.

Community Development

Community Development

Our Mission: strengthen the capacity of local leaders, residents, businesses, and organizations to build resilient, inclusive and sustainable...

Health and Human Sciences Connections

Health and Human Sciences Connections

Health & Human Sciences Connections is the quarterly newsletter for Purdue Extension Harrison County's Health and Human Sciences...

Health and Human Sciences Connections

Health and Human Sciences Connections

Health & Human Sciences Connections is the quarterly newsletter for Purdue Extension Harrison County's Health and Human Sciences...

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ServSafe Class - Oct 4, 2021

Upcoming ServSafe Manager Certification training and examination will be hosted on October 4, 2021 at the Daviess County 4-H Fairgrounds in...

Purdue Extension Board Annual Meeting and Networking Event

Purdue Extension Board Annual Meeting and Networking Event

Join us for the annual meeting of the Steuben County Purdue Extension Annual Meeting on Monday, October 4th at 5:30 pm at the Zollner Hospitality...

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Coping With Picky Eating

Lead by example: As a parent or caregiver, you are your child’s most important role model – especially when it comes to making healthy...

Food Preservation

Food Safety & Preservation Publications

Download various food safety and food preservation publications.

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2021 Fall Bartholomew County Extension Master Gardener Basic Training

It's that time of year again! The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training Course is open for registration. This 15 week course is $175...

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2021 Knox and Warrick County Wheat Plot Results

The 2021 Knox and Warrick County Wheat Plot results can be viewed here.

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Recipe Refresh Program

Are you stuck in a meal-time rut? If you'd like easy recipes that utilize in-season produce sent right to your email inbox, join our Recipe...

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Newsletters

For information on upcoming programs for 4-H, Health and Human Sciences, and Ag and Natural Resources visit our newsletters below.

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Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

Fresh vegetables are ready to harvest and pressure can. Is your pressure canner ready?

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Purdue Extension's Home Food Preservation course open for registration

Purdue Extension's Home Food Preservation course open for registration

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ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training & Exam

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training & Exam

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Purdue Extension's home food preservation course open for registration

Extension’s Mastering Home Food Preservation team is hosting a home food preservation virtual learning series, “Preserve It Now …...

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Doing Home Canning Right!

Take time to learn the recommended research based methods and have hands on time to try them. Two classes will be offered by Purdue Extension with...

Doing Home Canning Right!

Doing Home Canning Right!

Home canning has grown in popularity, but the methods you may remember "Grandma" using may not be what we know to be the best practices...

Doing Home Canning Right!

Doing Home Canning Right!

Home canning has grown in popularity, but the methods you may remember "Grandma" using may not be what we know to be the best practices...

Doing Home Canning Right!

Doing Home Canning Right!

Home canning has grown in popularity, but the methods you may remember "Grandma" using may not be what we know to be the best practices...

Doing Home Canning Right!

Doing Home Canning Right!

Home canning has grown in popularity, but the methods you may remember "Grandma" using may not be what we know to be the best practices...

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2021 Perry County Extension Newsletters

Purdue Extension in Perry County publishes a bimonthly print newsletter. PDF copies of that newsletter are available here. Electronic newsletters...

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Chicken and Food Poisoning

Chicken and Food Poisoning

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Similar Ingredients Multiple Meal Ideas

"Similar Ingredients, Multiple Meals" is a new handout that features meal ideas that use similar ingredients. Handout includes: featured...

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Boone County Extension Homemakers

Mission Statement The mission of the Indiana Extension Homemakers is to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development,...

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Everyday handling of packaged food and fresh produce

Everyday handling of packaged food and fresh produce

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Caring for Our Community

According to the USDA, food security is having enough to eat for a lifestyle that is healthy and active. Distribution is a major problem. According...

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Diabetes Care From Head to Toe

What does the inside of your eye say about your health? and You feet are foundational. Don't take them for granted! Learn about the answer to...

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A comprehensive approach to community development

In 2018, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study on county health rankings reported that Fayette County ranked 92nd — the least healthy county...

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Mealtime Routines and Tips

Mealtime Routines and Tips

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Comforter and Bedding Cleaning

Comforter and Bedding Cleaning

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Cleaning Reusables

Cleaning Reusables

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Food preservation goes online

When done correctly, home food preservation can produce a bounty of safe and delicious food. If done incorrectly, it can lead to severe illness....

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Foods

For Food Competitions: Fillings, frostings, glazes, and meringues are not permitted to contain cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, or whipped...

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2019 Purdue Extension - Allen County Annual Report

In 2019, Purdue Extension brought together government agencies, local non-profits, and passionate community advocates to support projects that...

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Create-With-A-Mix

All levels - all recipes that are included in the files must be recipes that use at least 2 other/additional ingredients in addition to those...

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My Plate Snack Platter

A wonderful and easy way to consume fruits and vegetables is a MyPlate Snack platter. Load up a large plate or tray with your favorite fruits,...

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Food Gifts

Giving gifts is a tradition for many holidays. Since ancient times, it seems that people the world over have celebrated holidays and festivals for...

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Boone County Food Pantry Coalition

The goal of the Boone County Food Pantry Coalition is to bring interested members of the community together to better serve the individuals and...

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Safe and Clean Holiday Hosting

As many households come up with plans for celebrating the holidays this year, extra care should be given for in-person festivities.

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Curious about canning? Find out how to safely preserve food at home

Canning is back in vogue. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, canning and other forms of at-home food preservation were returning to kitchens around...

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Virtual AG Experience: Turkey Production

Happy Turkey Week! Did you know, according to the USDA 2019 Indiana Agricultural Statistics report, Indiana ranks 4th in turkey production with...

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Thanksgiving Food Safety

Thanksgiving is usually a time for families to gather and enjoy each other – not suffer from food poisoning! If you choose to get together as...

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Perry County Extension Annual Meeting

Purdue Extension, Perry County held their annual meeting on Thursday, November 12. HHS Educator Megan Jasperson shared a presentation on "What...

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2020 Annual Report

Purdue Extension-Perry County has addressed new needs in different ways as the pandemic changed the world in 2020. The Annual Report compiles major...

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Foods

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Restoration

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White County 2020 November-December Newsletter

It’s hard to believe that 2020 is almost over. We have survived one of the strangest years ever, and we made the best of a difficult year in...

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Securing This Year's Harvest

As farmers wrap up this year’s harvest and auger in the last few bushels of grain into the bin, their attention will turn to managing that...

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Dinning with Diabetes

The Purdue Extension – White County office will be offering Dining with Diabetes sessions virtually beginning Tuesdays, November...

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Being bitten by Tiny Black Bugs

Have you been outside recently and experienced a painful bite, only to find a barely visible, tiny black bug on your skin? The culprit was most...

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Randolph County Extension Updates!

Welcome to the Randolph County 4-H Fairgrounds!

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Indiana Board of Animal Health Securing Indiana's Pork Supply

This is a preparedness initiative that provides opportunities for pork producers to prepare before a disease outbreak. Participation will better...

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Indiana orchards are still harvesting fun

Leaves are changing, the air is cooler and Hoosiers are still looking for fun and safe things to do while we follow pandemic health and safety...

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Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

An eating plan that helps manage your weight includes a variety of healthy foods. Add an array of colors to your plate and think of it as eating...

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Safe School Lunch Packing Tips

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about lunchtime. For some of us, the kitchen table has become an unexpected office or leaning space for...

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Annual DNR Tree Sale

On October 1st, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting orders for their annual tree seedling sale. Tree seedlings...

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Fall Crop Outlook

In a typical year, I would be using this space to promote our upcoming annual Ag Outlook Breakfast, a program designed to help farmers interpret...

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Yard Tasks to Tackle in September

Another seasonal resource I like to point people to is Purdue’s Consumer Horticulture website, which can be accessed here:...

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End of Summer Cleaning

Want a great start to next summer? Spend some time now returning warm weather gear to its best possible state before you store it away....

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Purdue Farmer-to-Farmer Program Switches to Virtual Assignments

In April 2020, Purdue University’s International Programs in Agriculture (IPIA) and Purdue Cooperative Extension announced the USAID John...

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Food Safety Education in the Home Kitchen for Families with Young Children Study

Food Safety Education in the Home Kitchen for Families with Young Children Study

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Faster Cleaning Shortcuts

If you have children in your home, you know how quickly, now that they are back in school, the evening can be consumed with getting everything done...

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Planning now will help with Weed Control next Year

Conditions have been mostly favorable for crops throughout the growing season this year, however this also means that the setting is ripe for...

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2020 Extension Newsletters

Newsletters are published bimonthly. Download the Purdue University Extension--Perry County Newsletters below.

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WHIN Region COVID-19 Impact Survey

WHIN Region COVID-19 Impact Survey

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August - September Extension Homemakers Newsletter

August - September Extension Homemakers Newsletter

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State Fair Results

State Fair Results

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Safe and Clean While Traveling

After being cooped up for months, it seems unfair to also go without a summer or fall vacation. However, many of the risks of COVID-19 can be...

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Removing Sunscreen Stains

If you get sunscreen on your clothes, floors or car seats, don’t worry! There are some easy ways to clean it off. Below are some pointers,...

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Perry County 4-H Awards and Virtual Fair Results

Perry County 4-H Awards and Virtual Fair Results

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Cooking from the Garden Facebook Live Series

Cooking from the Garden Facebook Live Series

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Back-to-School Face Covering Guidance from Indiana Dept of Education

Back-to-School Face Covering Guidance from Indiana Dept of Education

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Livestock Show Results

Livestock Show Results

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Randolph County Extension Updates!

We are working hard to keep everyone updated and would like to invite you to check back here often. Our office is doing some Facebook Live...

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4-H Jr. Leaders Help with Distribution of Food Boxes

When the call for help went out for people to help lift and carry 2600 boxes of food that weighed 25 pounds, the Jr. Leaders stepped up and helped....

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Safety Plans Needed for In Person 4-H Meetings and Events

In person 4-H meetings, programs, and activities are currently permitted once a safety plan has been approved. This requires some planning as the...

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Spotlight on a Member: Liam Gogel

Liam Gogel displayed resiliency and responsibility as he met the challenges in 4-H this year. Success in 4-H means learning life skills and knowing...

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Congratulations on a Successful Virtual 4-H Fair

This Fair is certainly one for the history books! Think of the stories that you will have to tell in the future when you remember 2020! This has...

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Eat the Rainbow

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. While these are the colors in the rainbow, they also represent the different colored fruits...

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ServSafe Food Managers Certification

Food Managers Certification -- Seventh Edition Book Presented by: The Clinton County Purdue Extension Office and the Clinton County Health...

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Home Food Preservation Virtual Series

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Eat Better For Less

Women's Health Week is May 10-16 The goal of National Women's Health Week is to empower women to make their health a priority. It...

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Sacks for Snacks Activities

Answers to the "Sacks of Snacks" activity sheets

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