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February 2026 Clover Chronicle — 04 February 2026

• 04 February 2026

There's still time to get enrolled in 4-H this February-join the fun and get started on your projects today!

February 2026 Newsletter — 29 January 2026

• 29 January 2026

This February 2026 edition takes a look at past programs and looks ahead to months to come

Winter Newsletter 2026 — 28 January 2026

• 28 January 2026

Dive into the Winter 2026 Newsletter for updates across Agriculture & Natural Resources, Health & Human Sciences, and 4‑H Youth...

2026 County Needs Assessment Survey — 28 January 2026

• 28 January 2026

We want to hear from you! Our 2026 Community Needs Assessment Survey is now LIVE! Please take a minute or two to tell us what kind of programs and...

January & February 2026 — 15 January 2026

• 15 January 2026

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

Farmers market vendors, managers can plan for success with in-person training — 13 January 2026

• 13 January 2026

Purdue Extension invites farmers market vendors and managers to attend in-person training at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

2025 Purdue HHS Extension Impact Report — 08 January 2026

• 08 January 2026

2025 Purdue HHS Extension Impact Report

PEMC to Host 2026 VITA Kickoff Event — 06 January 2026

• 06 January 2026

Purdue Extension Marion County will host its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Kickoff Event on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Purdue...

January 2026 Newsletter — 05 January 2026

• 05 January 2026

Happy New Year!

Celebrate the Impact Purdue Extension and the SWCD are Making in Putnam County — 05 January 2026

• 05 January 2026

The Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Purdue Extension in Putnam County would like to invite everyone to attend their...

January 2026 Clover Chronicle — 31 December 2025

• 31 December 2025

Happy New Year, 4-H families! As we begin another exciting year in 4-H, now is a great time to plan ahead.

Knox County Newsletter January-February 2026 — 26 December 2025

• 26 December 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County 2026 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn our latest updates from our extension educators.

Year-End Income Tax Deduction Options — 21 December 2025

• 21 December 2025

Tis the season for giving and thinking to finalize tax considerations when reflecting on the past calendar year. You may receive a return of a 50...

Extension Express — 18 December 2025

• 18 December 2025

4-H meeting and Mini 4-H monthly dates and sign ups. 4-H Scholarship info and important future fair date information. ANR News- Bi-State Garden...

December Newsletter — 16 December 2025

• 16 December 2025

All the latest happenings as we approach 2026

2026 Spring Garden Clinic Returns February — 16 December 2025

• 16 December 2025

The Marion County Master Gardener Association invites all gardeners to the 2026 Spring Garden Clinic - a full-day educational event packed with...

Congratulations to the Putnam County Master Gardeners! — 08 December 2025

• 08 December 2025

Purdue Extension Master Gardener volunteers contribute significantly to the lives of Indiana residents and local communities each year. In 2025,...

Why you might be a tourist this holiday season — 01 December 2025

• 01 December 2025

Before you started buying holiday decorations, Christmas tree growers were seven years ahead of you — the average time it takes to grow a tree.

November & December Newsletter — 01 December 2025

• 01 December 2025

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

December 2025 Clover Chronicle — 01 December 2025

• 01 December 2025

Now is a great time to complete your 4-H member and/or volunteer enrollment for the new program year. Early enrollment ensures we have you on the...

Code Red: A Contingency Planning Tool — 24 November 2025

• 24 November 2025

Imagine your family farm, small business, or family. There is probably one individual who is the key person who knows all the details about your...

Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Awarded IRS-Sponsored Vita Grant; Program Expands To Serve More Indiana Communities — 07 November 2025

• 07 November 2025

Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is proud to announce it has been awarded the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Grant sponsored...

Knox County Newsletter November-December 2025 — 01 November 2025

• 01 November 2025

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

November 2025 Clover Chronicle — 31 October 2025

• 31 October 2025

The November issue of the Clover Chronicle

Looking Back 25 Years — 24 October 2025

• 24 October 2025

I’ve been writing this column once a month for 25 years. Last month marked the 300th column. Let’s do one more, number 301. And...

October 2025 Clover Chronicle — 20 October 2025

• 20 October 2025

The October edition of the 4-H newsletter, the Clover Chronicle.

A Collaborative Partner for Small Town and Rural Planners — 17 October 2025

• 17 October 2025

A Collaborative Partner for Small Town and Rural Planners

4-H Junior Leaders Trick or Treat for Canned Goods — 08 October 2025

• 08 October 2025

Put away your candy and break out the canned goods! Lawrence County 4-H Junior Leaders will be Trick or Treating in an effort to provide the LIFE...

Allen Express - October 2025 — 07 October 2025

• 07 October 2025

The Allen Express - October 2025 Edition

2025 Extension Board Annual Meeting — 07 October 2025

• 07 October 2025

Join us on November 5 for a Lunch 'n Learn at StoneGate Art & Education Center presented by the Lawrence County Extension Board. Meeting...

October Newsletter — 01 October 2025

• 01 October 2025

What's going on at the Purdue Extension Tipton office this fall?

Rooted and Resilient Homesteading Conference will offer hands-on learning for experts, beginners, youth — 26 September 2025

• 26 September 2025

Purdue Extension’s Rooted and Resilient Homesteading Conference will return to Kendallville on Nov. 7-8 for its second year. The event brings...

2025 Fall Digital Ready Businesses Webinar Series — 18 September 2025

• 18 September 2025

Purdue Extension can help your business become more digitally savvy.

Process Drives Impact: Our Approach to Community Partnership — 18 September 2025

• 18 September 2025

To accomplish our mission, we must effectively collaborate with our partners at all levels to identify priorities and develop targeted courses of...

Safety First, Avoid the Worst — 18 September 2025

• 18 September 2025

Fall harvest can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, September 22nd –...

Property Tax Reform: Phasing Out, Phasing In — 12 September 2025

• 12 September 2025

The Indiana General Assembly passed a bill to reform property taxes back in April. It’s the third big reform of the past 50 years, after the...

Allen Express - September 2025 — 03 September 2025

• 03 September 2025

Purdue Extension - Allen County now has a newsletter!

September Newsletter — 01 September 2025

• 01 September 2025

In this newsletter, program recaps, what's coming soon, and more!

Knox County Newsletter September-October 2025 — 01 September 2025

• 01 September 2025

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

The Incredible Shrinking Tax Base — 28 August 2025

• 28 August 2025

The Indiana Constitution of 1851 had a very broad idea of what should be taxed by the property tax. Basically: tax everything. It said the General...

September 2025 Clover Chronicle — 25 August 2025

• 25 August 2025

Newsletter for September

August Newsletter — 12 August 2025

• 12 August 2025

Fair recap and upcoming events

Community Unites to Build Award-Winning Park — 11 August 2025

• 11 August 2025

After nine years in the making, J. Long Memorial Second Street Park made its grand opening to the residents of Connersville, Indiana. Once ...

Are Higher Tariffs Causing Inflation? — 26 July 2025

• 26 July 2025

First, are tariffs higher? It’s been hard to follow the many impositions, cancellations, negotiations and pauses in tariff policy. But one...

Purdue Extension to present engaging educational activities for all at Indiana State Fair — 16 July 2025

• 16 July 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 1 and highlights the theme “Soundtrack of Summer,” presented by Get...

Take Time to Appreciate the Work of Volunteers at the Fair — 04 July 2025

• 04 July 2025

The Whitley County 4-H Fair will take place July 11-17, 2025. Let’s all take time to appreciate the work of volunteers at the fair.

Knox County Newsletter July-Aug 2025 — 02 July 2025

• 02 July 2025

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

July 2025 Newsletter — 30 June 2025

• 30 June 2025

The 4-H Fair is approaching!

Indiana’s County Assessors Predict Home Values Well — and that’s the Problem — 26 June 2025

• 26 June 2025

Indiana uses an assessment standard for property taxes called “market value in use.” The assessment is the value of the property...

July August 2025 Newton County Newsletter — 19 June 2025

• 19 June 2025

July August 2025 Newton County Newsletter

Community Development’s close ties to NACDEP continue with next association president — 12 June 2025

• 12 June 2025

In 2006, when Purdue Extension’s community development director Michael Wilcox joined the National Association of Community Development...

2025 Open Show — 04 June 2025

• 04 June 2025

This is your one-stop-shop for all information about the 2025 Open Show

June 2025 Newsletter — 29 May 2025

• 29 May 2025

In this months newsletter, special features from a 4-H mom and from a 4-H member, 4-H fair and Open Show schedule and more!

Ohio County May Newsletter — 29 May 2025

• 29 May 2025

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

Marshall County Open Class at the Marshall County Fair — 27 May 2025

• 27 May 2025

Marshall County Open Class at the Marshall County Fair

The Personal Property Exemption: Not so Minimal Anymore — 20 May 2025

• 20 May 2025

Sometimes taxes cost more to collect than the revenue they generate. Back in 2015, the Indiana General Assembly recognized one example. Back then,...

We are Hiring — 09 May 2025

• 09 May 2025

The Purdue Extension ANR Program Assistant will collaborate with local agricultural partnering organizations, agriculture producers, landowners,...

May Newsletter — 06 May 2025

• 06 May 2025

News from Tipton County Extension and updates for 4-H, Ag & Natural Resources, and Health & Human Sciences

Sine Qua Non (An Ode to Kris Parker) — 06 May 2025

• 06 May 2025

In community development, we are always concerned about our success and impact on communities, so we focus on measurement and evaluation, or...

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter — 28 April 2025

• 28 April 2025

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter

Capital Comments: The Big Property Tax Bill Also Reforms the Local Income Tax — 25 April 2025

• 25 April 2025

The governor signed Senate Bill 1 into law on April 15, 2025. This is the bill that was introduced with the governor’s big tax cuts for...

Knox County Newsletter May-June 2025 — 25 April 2025

• 25 April 2025

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

Community leaders can learn about wind, solar energy during R-STEP workshops and bus tours — 22 April 2025

• 22 April 2025

March 4 marked the first renewable energy regional workshop and bus tour hosted by the Center for Energy Education, Purdue Extension community...

Purdue Extension hosts MarketReady training for producers looking to expand to wholesale markets — 16 April 2025

• 16 April 2025

Purdue Extension is hosting the MarketReady training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET May 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As Indiana’s local food producers...

Indiana Senate passes a resolution to recognize Purdue Extension Community Leadership Program — 15 April 2025

• 15 April 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Senate passed a resolution March 4 showing support for Purdue Extension’s Community Leadership...

Support extension programming during Purdue Day of Giving — 14 April 2025

• 14 April 2025

April 30 marks this year’s Purdue Day of Giving and an opportunity to give back to Purdue Extension. Purdue Day of Giving annually brings...

Purdue Day of Giving- Partnering with Potawatomi Wildlife Park — 14 April 2025

• 14 April 2025

In partnership with the Marshall County Extension Office, we’re launching an Interactive Forestry & Pollinator Trail

Potawatomi Wildlife Park Receives Arrowhead Grant with Purdue Extension — 14 April 2025

• 14 April 2025

Interactive Forestry And Pollinator Trail grant approved!

Digital Transformation Team Set to Launch Digital Education Programming — 08 April 2025

• 08 April 2025

The Digital Transformation Team (DTT) has been working to provide digital education programming for communities in Indiana. The DTT is a...

April Newsletter — 01 April 2025

• 01 April 2025

News from Tipton County Extension and updates for 4-H, Ag & Natural Resources, and Health & Human Sciences

Capital Comments: The Indiana Property Tax: It’s Complicated — 27 March 2025

• 27 March 2025

The Indiana property tax is complicated. Each spring the county treasurer reminds us just how complicated it is, by mailing form TS-1,...

Purdue Extension will host virtual Farmers Market Certificate program in April — 21 March 2025

• 21 March 2025

Purdue Extension will offer the virtual Farmers Market Certificate program over four sessions in April to train market managers and vendors on best...

Spring into Rushville Parks — 21 March 2025

• 21 March 2025

Need spring break plans? Spring into Rushville parks! Complete this park scavenger hunt, and enter to win a new bicycle! Children age 5-12 are...

March 2025 LaGrange Newsletter — 21 March 2025

• 21 March 2025

Purdue Extension LaGrange Newsletter

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana — 13 March 2025

• 13 March 2025

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

March 2025 Clover Chronicle — 04 March 2025

• 04 March 2025

March Clover Chronicle

March Newsletter — 01 March 2025

• 01 March 2025

The transition from cold, grey winters to bright, warm springtime is near!

Knox County Newsletter Mar-Apr 2025 — 28 February 2025

• 28 February 2025

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

March-April Newton County Extension Newsletter — 28 February 2025

• 28 February 2025

March-April Newton County Extension Newsletter

March and April Newsletter 2025 — 27 February 2025

• 27 February 2025

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

Workforce development — 24 February 2025

• 24 February 2025

Growing communities means growing job needs and opportunities. Across its four program areas, Purdue Extension is helping the Hoosier workforce...

Whitley County Newsletters — 24 February 2025

• 24 February 2025

The most recent issue of the Extension Connection is hot off the press!

Capital Comments: Property Tax Reform: What’s Going on in the Room Where it Happens? — 21 February 2025

• 21 February 2025

The Indiana General Assembly is debating property tax reform. Senate Bill 1 is a focus of the debate. The original bill introduced in January...

Purdue Ext-Knox Co Part-Time Program Support Staff Position — 14 February 2025

• 14 February 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County is seeking a part-time program support staff position.

2025 AgrAbility National Training Workshop travels to New Mexico — 11 February 2025

• 11 February 2025

The National AgrAbility Project (NAP), housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center, invites farmers, ranchers and...

Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing — 11 February 2025

• 11 February 2025

The two-day Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program is a great skill builder for the beginner or intermediate grant writer. Whatever your...

Students Practice Essential Communication Skills — 10 February 2025

• 10 February 2025

Last year in a 4-H pilot program called Discovery Challenge, Madison Hardy chose to study Yorkshire pigs. “I’m in 4-H, and every year I...

February Newsletter — 01 February 2025

• 01 February 2025

The latest news and updates from Purdue Extension - Tipton County

Educators Assist with Farm Research - Extension Highlights — 31 January 2025

• 31 January 2025

Educators Assist with Farm Research - Extension Highlights

Capital Comments: Property Taxes on Farmland May Be Reformed — 24 January 2025

• 24 January 2025

Property taxes on farmland went up a lot in 2023 and 2024. They’ll be going up a lot in 2025 too. The reason is the rise in the base rate of...

January/February Newsletter — 14 January 2025

• 14 January 2025

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

Cultivating Local Leaders — 13 January 2025

• 13 January 2025

Stacy Killion credits the training she received from Purdue Extension’s board development program for her positive experience as a volunteer...

Child Care professionals can learn, network at Wabash Heartland Child Care Summit — 07 January 2025

• 07 January 2025

Purdue Extension and its partners will offer training and networking opportunities to area child care providers during the Wabash Heartland Child...

Knox County Newsletter Jan/Feb 2025 — 01 January 2025

• 01 January 2025

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

January Newsletter — 01 January 2025

• 01 January 2025

News from Tipton County Extension and updates for 4-H, Ag & Natural Resources, and Health & Human Sciences

January-February 2025 Newsletter — 26 December 2024

• 26 December 2024

January-February 2025 Newsletter

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant — 26 December 2024

• 26 December 2024

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

Military Teen Adventure Camps Develop Leadership, Self-Confidence and Teamwork — 23 December 2024

• 23 December 2024

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...

Homesteading Conference - Extension Highlights — 20 December 2024

• 20 December 2024

Extension highlights of the Homesteading Conference - 2024

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana — 20 December 2024

• 20 December 2024

Highlights from Extension of Northeast Indiana

Purdue Extension announces winners of 2024 Paul B. Crooks Award, Eric G. Sharvelle Award and Director’s Award — 20 December 2024

• 20 December 2024

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

Earning Credits Toward Certification While Learning to Safely Apply Pesticides to Field Crops — 09 December 2024

• 09 December 2024

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

Remote Work Certificate Participants Gained Skills for a Virtual Career — 02 December 2024

• 02 December 2024

Purdue’s Center for Regional Development Research & Policy Insights’ “Impact of Remote Work” suggests better broadband...

Marshall County PARP Meeting — 02 December 2024

• 02 December 2024

Meeting on Dec. 17

Marshall Co. Specialty Crop Grower Meeting with Focus on High Tunnel Production — 02 December 2024

• 02 December 2024

Marshall County Aggie Gathering: Specialty Crop Growers Meeting with focus on high tunnel production. Our focus is on Marshall County growers, but...

Healthy Farms through Healthcare Access — 02 December 2024

• 02 December 2024

The goal is to help farmers make informed decisions about these complicated issues.

Capital Comments: Scrooge and Malthus — 26 November 2024

• 26 November 2024

It’s a strange line, though. There’s a “surplus population”? Great Britain’s population in 1840 was 18.5 million....

Furniture Production Addresses Workforce Development and Rebuilds Lives in Indiana — 12 November 2024

• 12 November 2024

Purdue Extension is focusing on workforce development for Indiana’s wood products industry. An approach is to provide potential employment...

DeKalb County Scholarship Opportunities — 07 November 2024

• 07 November 2024

DeKalb County Scholarship Opportunities

Knox County Newsletter Nov/Dec 2024 — 04 November 2024

• 04 November 2024

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

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana — 29 October 2024

• 29 October 2024

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana - September 2024

Food for Health at Hope Resource Center — 28 October 2024

• 28 October 2024

Learn nutrition basics, how to prepare simple dishes, and sample easy homemade recipes.

November-December 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter — 25 October 2024

• 25 October 2024

November-December 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

Capital Comments: Policies to Cut Homeowner Property Taxes — 24 October 2024

• 24 October 2024

Suppose we want to cut property taxes for homeowners. How could we do that? Probably we should start with another question: Why would we want to...

Johnnie Mae Farm: Nourishing the Community — 27 September 2024

• 27 September 2024

Johnnie Mae Farm embodies the Purdue Extension mission of transforming lives and livelihoods as we partner with the community to provide education...

Capital Comments: The Federal Reserve Makes Its Move — 26 September 2024

• 26 September 2024

The Federal Reserve’s press release from Sept. 18 said it would “lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/2 percentage...

Indiana Food Vision: Creating A Statewide Vision — 25 September 2024

• 25 September 2024

This event helped to promote the Indiana Food Vision and gather important input.

Purdue Extension - Allen County 2024 Annual Summary — 18 September 2024

• 18 September 2024

Purdue Extension of Allen County's 2024 Annual Summary.

Get WalkIN' — 18 September 2024

• 18 September 2024

Let Purdue Extension help you Get WalkIN' !

Purdue Extension – Who We Are, What We Do — 13 September 2024

• 13 September 2024

The internet is a useful tool, but sometimes it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. Purdue Extension offers research-based information to...

September 2024 Newsletter — 12 September 2024

• 12 September 2024

The latest of what's happening at Purdue Extension Tipton County

New research grant will help families become more resilient in disaster aftermath — 10 September 2024

• 10 September 2024

Faculty in the department of Human Development and Family Science, in partnership with the Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Extension, received a...

Purdue Extension program will help businesses attract talent by improving human resources skills — 09 September 2024

• 09 September 2024

Purdue Extension will offer the “Becoming the Employer of Choice” series virtually starting Sept. 17. This program, developed by...

The Newest Team Member in the Purdue Extension-Putnam County Office — 09 September 2024

• 09 September 2024

Bailey York, a Putnam County native, began her new position with Purdue Extension on September 3rd. In 2022, Bailey joined the Purdue Extension...

Rooted & Resilient: Homesteading Conference — 06 September 2024

• 06 September 2024

Join Area XI Purdue Extension Educators as they present homestead skills for families.

Knox County Newsletter Sept/Oct — 05 September 2024

• 05 September 2024

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

September and October Newsletter — 03 September 2024

• 03 September 2024

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

September-October 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter — 29 August 2024

• 29 August 2024

September-October 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

Behind the Research: Kimber Nicoletti-Martinez, MSW, LCSW — 27 August 2024

• 27 August 2024

Many people are involved in the remarkable range of programs, services and facilities that undergird research in the College of Agriculture....

Capital Comments: How Do We Know If a Recession Has Started? — 26 August 2024

• 26 August 2024

How do we know if a recession has started? Sometimes it’s obvious. In March 2020 during the pandemic emergency, weekly applications for...

How Sweet it is.... Is Sugar Addictive? — 26 August 2024

• 26 August 2024

Learn more about "Sugar Addiction"

Matter of Balance Classes Begin This October — 14 August 2024

• 14 August 2024

Upcoming Classes

Food Preservation Lunch and Learn — 14 August 2024

• 14 August 2024

Lunch and Learn officer at Life Enrichment Center

Marshall County PARP - Shop Talk — 14 August 2024

• 14 August 2024

Hosted by Joe Stoller

Purdue Extension Wells County is Hiring! — 12 August 2024

• 12 August 2024

Hiring Administrative Assistant

August 2024 Newsletter — 31 July 2024

• 31 July 2024

In this month's issue: 4-H Fair recap, upcoming events, and more

Capital Comments: Balances Cover Shortfalls in Indiana’s State Budget — 25 July 2024

• 25 July 2024

In fiscal 2024, revenues were 1.4 percent higher than in 2023. That’s much slower growth than the 9.3 percent annual average from the past...

Purdue Extension leads workforce development project with AgriProspects network — 23 July 2024

• 23 July 2024

Tanya Hall, Purdue University Extension community development regional educator, has been selected as the north central region content coordinator...

Ohio County Newsletter- July /August — 16 July 2024

• 16 July 2024

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

Knox County Newsletter July/August 2024 — 03 July 2024

• 03 July 2024

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

Capital Comments: Fifty Years of Indiana Property Tax Policy — 27 June 2024

• 27 June 2024

Indiana voters elected Otis Bowen as Governor in 1972 on a pledge of “visible, lasting and substantial” property tax relief. The slogan...

$1.5M USDA NIFA grant will help Purdue researcher identify community-based food waste solutions — 25 June 2024

• 25 June 2024

The Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S....

July-August Newton County Extension Newsletter — 20 June 2024

• 20 June 2024

Purdue Extension Leadership Vigo County program — 17 June 2024

• 17 June 2024

Registration is open for Purdue Extension Leadership Vigo County program

June 2024 Newsletter — 04 June 2024

• 04 June 2024

Capital Comments: What Will Happen When the Social Security Trust Fund Runs Out? — 23 May 2024

• 23 May 2024

Social Security trustees just published their annual report about the program’s finances. They predict that the combined $2.8 trillion...

Ohio County- June Newsletter — 22 May 2024

• 22 May 2024

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

Talent Show — 20 May 2024

• 20 May 2024

Share your talent at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair! The Hamilton County 4-H Council, Inc. will be hosting a talent show for youth ages 21 and under...

TCTAC May 2024 Update — 16 May 2024

• 16 May 2024

May 2024 Newsletter — 14 May 2024

• 14 May 2024

Purdue Extension hosts federal grant assistance workshops for Indiana communities — 03 May 2024

• 03 May 2024

Purdue University Extension Community Development is leading a series of workshops through the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving...

May June 2024 Newton County Newsletter — 29 April 2024

• 29 April 2024

Capital Comments: The Envelope from the County Treasurer — 25 April 2024

• 25 April 2024

It was printed in bold letters on the front of the envelope. “Open Immediately. Property Tax Notice Enclosed.” It was the annual...

Knox County Newsletter May/June — 25 April 2024

• 25 April 2024

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

Elevating Community Impact: Purdue Day of Giving Empowers County Initiatives — 23 April 2024

• 23 April 2024

As Purdue University gears up for the exhilarating 24-hour online extravaganza, numerous Purdue Extension offices have already charted their course...

Got Milk (Alternatives)? Program in May — 22 April 2024

• 22 April 2024

4-H county fairs come to Indiana this summer, all are invited to attend — 19 April 2024

• 19 April 2024

Mark your calendars! This summer, all are invited to attend 4-H county fairs across Indiana. A spreadsheet with a full list of dates can be...

Arbor Day – Choosing the Right Tree — 12 April 2024

• 12 April 2024

As we approach Arbor Day on April 26, many may be considering adding a tree, or maybe several trees, to their landscape. Important pre-steps to...

April TCTAC Grants — 11 April 2024

• 11 April 2024

Purdue Extension Community Development is the Indiana lead for the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance...

A Total Eclipse of the Hoosier Heartland — 11 April 2024

• 11 April 2024

April 8th was a planning challenge for many rural communities in the path of totality from Texas to New York. Here in Indiana, Purdue Extension...

April 2024 Newsletter — 08 April 2024

• 08 April 2024

Our April 2024 newsletter is now available, containing several updates.

Harm Reduction Brief — 04 April 2024

• 04 April 2024

Communities and people in Indiana are adversely affected by substance use disorders. In Indiana, 1 in 12 people meet criteria for a SUD —...

Purdue Day of Giving — 04 April 2024

• 04 April 2024

Do you enjoy being a part of Hamilton County 4-H and want to give back to support our programs and activities? As part of Purdue Day of Giving, our...

Upcoming Food Preservation Workshops offered by Purdue Extension — 01 April 2024

• 01 April 2024

Ohio County April Newsletter — 01 April 2024

• 01 April 2024

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

Marshall County Fair Open Class, Bake-a-Rama, Ice Cream Crank Off — 26 March 2024

• 26 March 2024

We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant — 25 March 2024

• 25 March 2024

We are hiring

Capital Comments: A Simple View of the Economy Helps Us Understand Growth — 22 March 2024

• 22 March 2024

People use tools to make goods and services, which other people buy. Gross domestic product is our measure of the value of goods and services. It...

Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) — 20 March 2024

• 20 March 2024

Purdue Extension Community Development is the Indiana lead for the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance...

The Extension Line Newsletter — 20 March 2024

• 20 March 2024

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

Community Listening Session — 13 March 2024

• 13 March 2024

Purdue Extension was selected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to co-host a community listening session on end-of-service...

Rehabilitation through cultivation—from incarceration to Master Gardeners — 12 March 2024

• 12 March 2024

When he thinks of his childhood, Jacobo Mora recalls rows of fruit trees and colorful squash at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard in Goshen, Indiana....

march-anr-newsletter — 04 March 2024

• 04 March 2024

Future Directions — 03 March 2024

• 03 March 2024

Looking ahead … Purdue Extension is always assessing the needs of our Indiana communities to provide practical, research-based information to...

Knox County Newsletter March/April 2024 — 01 March 2024

• 01 March 2024

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

Ohio County March Newsletter — 27 February 2024

• 27 February 2024

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

March-April 2024 Newton County Newsletter — 26 February 2024

• 26 February 2024

Cooper Conrad- Alumni Feature — 24 February 2024

• 24 February 2024

Conrad is a freshman engineering student at Purdue University, and he credits his 4-H experience with helping him get there. While Conrad enjoyed...

Capital Comments: How Much Will Homeowner Property Tax Bills Rise in 2024? — 22 February 2024

• 22 February 2024

Last year Indiana homeowners were hit with property tax bill increases averaging 17 percent, an extraordinary increase. Will it happen again in...

Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop Hosted with Marshall Co. Extension — 12 February 2024

• 12 February 2024

Extension to host multistate emergency preparedness workshop series for rural families — 02 February 2024

• 02 February 2024

Take Speed Tests with Your Home Internet — 01 February 2024

• 01 February 2024

Soon, money will be available to Indiana to address rural areas that have poor internet connectivity. To determine where those areas of need are...

Small town, big changes and giant impacts—Restoring pride in Laurel, Indiana — 30 January 2024

• 30 January 2024

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...

February Newsletter — 29 January 2024

• 29 January 2024

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

Mastering Home Food Preservation Workshops — 29 January 2024

• 29 January 2024

Purdue Center for Regional Development leads effort for Indiana’s Digital Equity Plan — 26 January 2024

• 26 January 2024

The Purdue Center for Regional Development, in partnership with the Indiana Broadband Office, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs,...

Capital Comments: Farmland Property Taxes May Keep Increasing — 24 January 2024

• 24 January 2024

The memo was posted at the end of December, on the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance website. It announced the base rate for farmland...

Emergency Preparedness for Rural Families — 19 January 2024

• 19 January 2024

Workforce Development Efforts Target a Broad Range of Users — 18 January 2024

• 18 January 2024

Purdue Extension is addressing workforce development in Indiana with an overriding goal to foster prosperity for individuals, communities and...

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County — 18 January 2024

• 18 January 2024

Perry County Extension Newsletter Jan/Feb 2024 — 18 January 2024

• 18 January 2024

The Purdue Extension - Perry County January/February Newsletter contains updates from 4-H, Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, Nutrition...

Keeping the Business in the Family: A Roadmap to Successful Succession — 17 January 2024

• 17 January 2024

Teens and Adults Learn Interviewing for Jobs and Professional Behaviors for the Workplace — 12 January 2024

• 12 January 2024

Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development estimates there will be 1 million jobs to fill by 2025. Workforce development is needed to...

What is Broadband? — 10 January 2024

• 10 January 2024

The FCC unveiled a new map and needs your help to make sure your address and internet service offered are accurate.

Knox County Newsletter January/February 2024 — 05 January 2024

• 05 January 2024

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

2024 Summer Intern Application — 04 January 2024

• 04 January 2024

Capital Comments: Taking Inflation Apart — 19 December 2023

• 19 December 2023

Since then inflation has come down a lot. As of November 2023, prices were 3.1 percent higher than a year before. That’s good news. 

January-February 2024 Newsletter — 19 December 2023

• 19 December 2023

Help Make Internet Accessible — 15 December 2023

• 15 December 2023

Helping Those Most in Need — 14 December 2023

• 14 December 2023

As we enter the 'holiday season,' I encourage you to reflect on how you can make a positive difference in the lives of those who need...

2024 Top Farmer Conference — 12 December 2023

• 12 December 2023

Marshall County Hosts "Dining with Diabetes" Class — 11 December 2023

• 11 December 2023

Marshall County - ServSafe Manager Classes and Exams for 2024 — 11 December 2023

• 11 December 2023

2023 Plat Books — 04 December 2023

• 04 December 2023

Stop by our office at 924 16th Street, Bedford (South side of the square) and get your 2023 Plat Book! They make great gifts! We accept cash or check!

Help Us Get Better Internet — 01 December 2023

• 01 December 2023

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

Ohio County Newsletter — 01 December 2023

• 01 December 2023

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

Beating the Winter Blues — 01 December 2023

• 01 December 2023

What are the winter blues and how can you combat it.

Ohio County Newsletter — 29 November 2023

• 29 November 2023

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

Community Development — 20 November 2023

• 20 November 2023

The mission of Purdue Extension Community Development is to strengthen the capacity of local leaders, residents, businesses, and organizations to...

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

• 20 November 2023

The second installment for 2023 property taxes was due earlier this month. If you’re a homeowner, either you sent a check to your county...

Purdue Extension Hosts Jams and Jellies Workshop — 17 November 2023

• 17 November 2023

Purdue Extension Hosts Jams and Jellies Workshop

2023 Area 10 Beef Cattle Assoc. Meeting — 17 November 2023

• 17 November 2023

2023 Bi-State Crops Conference — 17 November 2023

• 17 November 2023

2023 Bi-State Crops Conference

Mastering Home Food Preservation, June 11-14, 2024 (CLASS IS FULL) — 15 November 2023

• 15 November 2023

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...

Purdue Broadband — 13 November 2023

• 13 November 2023

Broadband is defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a government entity that regulates telecommunications, as an internet...

Knox County ServSafe Manager Training & Exam, June 7, 2024 — 09 November 2023

• 09 November 2023

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...

Wyatt Rumple- 4-H Feature — 09 November 2023

• 09 November 2023

Wyatt Rumple is reaching for the skies. A homeschooled student with Rumple Academy, Wyatt Rumple, 15, is putting his 4-H Aerospace expertise to...

Real Colors — 01 November 2023

• 01 November 2023

Over two million people have experienced how Real Colors opens the door to a whole new world of understanding one’s self and others.

2023 Nov/Dec Perry County Extension Newsletter — 30 October 2023

• 30 October 2023

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

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

• 27 October 2023

Purdue University—including Purdue Extension—is launching the Purdue Broadband Team (PBT) to harness the power of Indiana’s...

Red Ribbon Application 2023 — 27 October 2023

• 27 October 2023

Apply today for the Red Ribbon Christmas Box for 2023! Applications are due before November 28th.

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

• 26 October 2023

Election Day is coming up, and 12 Indiana school districts have put property tax referendums on the ballot. Voters who own homes will want to know,...

Knox County Newsletter November/December 2023 — 25 October 2023

• 25 October 2023

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

Broadband Influencer — 12 October 2023

• 12 October 2023

The Purdue Broadband Team is looking for students to become broadband influencers. The team will harness the power of Indiana’s land-grant...

Food for Thought (October) — 11 October 2023

• 11 October 2023

Miami County Master Gardener Impact Flyer — 04 October 2023

• 04 October 2023

Miami County Master Gardeners, 2022-by the numbers.

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

• 22 September 2023

Indiana has an individual income tax to help pay for state services. Indiana raises about $8 billion a year from its state income tax, which is 36%...

Mastering Home Food Preservation — 21 September 2023

• 21 September 2023

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...

How Are YOU Doing? — 14 September 2023

• 14 September 2023

How Are YOU Doing? Last week, I had the opportunity to present in Perry County, Indiana – a place I like to think of as a home away from...

Knox County Newsletter September/October 2023 — 06 September 2023

• 06 September 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 28, 2023 — 30 August 2023

• 30 August 2023

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

September Newsletter — 30 August 2023

• 30 August 2023

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

September 8 - Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training — 28 August 2023

• 28 August 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 21, 2023 — 24 August 2023

• 24 August 2023

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

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

• 24 August 2023

The 12-month inflation rate began to rise in early 2021 and peaked at 8.9 percent in June 2022. Since then it’s fallen to 3.3 percent. Not so...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 14, 2023 — 18 August 2023

• 18 August 2023

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

Boiling Water Bath Canning Workshop Hosted in St. Joseph Co. — 14 August 2023

• 14 August 2023

Learn about food preservation!

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 7, 2023 — 11 August 2023

• 11 August 2023

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

4-H Livestock Auction Thank You — 11 August 2023

• 11 August 2023

We would like to thank all of our 4-H Livestock Auction buyers who supported our Posey County 4-Hers at this year's fair.

2023 Clinton County Fair Results — 09 August 2023

• 09 August 2023

It's a wrap! The 2023 Clinton County Fair was a wonderful success. The Clinton County Extension office in collaboration with the Frankfort...

Just a Walk — 09 August 2023

• 09 August 2023

This past week my son went back to school, like many kids across the region. I took Tuesday off work to just spend the day with him. Upon asking...

July and August Newsletter — 07 August 2023

• 07 August 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast July 31, 2023 — 02 August 2023

• 02 August 2023

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

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

• 26 July 2023

The Indiana fiscal new year is upon us, having begun on July 1. The big New Year’s celebration happened on July 13, with the...

2023 Leadership Pulaski County — 12 July 2023

• 12 July 2023

Purdue Extension, in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, present to you, Leadership Pulaski County. Grow your leadership...

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

• 11 July 2023

Last year saw a roughly 40 percent increase in the number of reported cases involving agricultural confined spaces, according to the 2022 Summary...

The Silos @ 37 — 10 July 2023

• 10 July 2023

In 2016 the Hamilton County Extension Board established a Life Sciences Team to explore future programming needs of youth, adults, and partners,...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast July 3, 2023 — 05 July 2023

• 05 July 2023

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

Knox County Newsletter July August 2023 — 01 July 2023

• 01 July 2023

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

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

• 29 June 2023

Inflation is coming down. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which measures the Consumer Price Index, reported the 12-month inflation rate for May at...

Indiana Land Use Summit — 23 June 2023

• 23 June 2023

Local government employees, plan commission members and conservation agencies are encouraged to join Purdue Extension and the Indiana State...

Lawrence County Food as Medicine — 15 June 2023

• 15 June 2023

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

Total Eclipse 2024 Resource Hub — 07 June 2023

• 07 June 2023

On April 8, 2024 much of Indiana will experience a total solar eclipse with the path of totality covering much of southern and central Indiana.

Food, Fun, 4-H: Meal Kit Program — 07 June 2023

• 07 June 2023

Food, Fun, 4-H

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

• 05 June 2023

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

Ohio County June Newsletter — 02 June 2023

• 02 June 2023

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

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

• 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 Blueberry Growers' Meeting — 24 May 2023

• 24 May 2023

Upcoming Blueberry Growers Meeting in Northern Indiana

May Newsletter — 12 May 2023

• 12 May 2023

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

Looking to the Sky — 11 May 2023

• 11 May 2023

In 2012, I served as president-elect of the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP).

Pack the Pantries — 09 May 2023

• 09 May 2023

We have 40 food programs in Hamilton County and they are struggling to meet the needs of local families and individuals. There are more than 26,000...

Extension Offers Practical Home Gardening Virtual Series — 05 May 2023

• 05 May 2023

Purdue Extension offers Practical Home Gardening Virtual Series Thursdays in May from 12:00-12:30pm CST/1:00-1:30pm EST. Register Here:...

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

• 04 May 2023

To help entrepreneurs, freelancers and employees enhance their remote work skills, the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD)...

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

• 04 May 2023

Military veteran farmers, or those interested in starting a career in farming, are invited to join National AgrAbility for a Veterans in Farming...

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

• 26 April 2023

The state revenue forecast upped its prediction of revenues for the rest of this fiscal year and the coming biennium, 2023-25, by $1.5 billion over...

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

• 21 April 2023

Indiana plan commissions, city and town councils, boards of zoning appeals, and county commissions make land-use planning decisions that impact...

Ohio County Newsletter-April — 21 April 2023

• 21 April 2023

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

2023 Marshall County Open Class Show — 04 April 2023

• 04 April 2023

2023 Food Preservation Workshops in Marshall County — 24 March 2023

• 24 March 2023

Learn to Preserve food in 2023

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

• 23 March 2023

Indiana county treasurers soon will mail property tax bills to owners of homes, rental housing, farmland, and businesses. Most will see big...

2023 Certified UAV Pilot Program — 13 March 2023

• 13 March 2023

Upcoming UAV training in Warsaw, IN

Let Purdue Extension help you "Get WalkIN" — 13 March 2023

• 13 March 2023

Origins of the Cooperative Extension System and Purdue Extension — 10 March 2023

• 10 March 2023

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

2023 Exploring 4-H Day Camp — 10 March 2023

• 10 March 2023

2023 Exploring 4-H Day Camp is a fun-filled educational program designed for youth in grades K-2. The day camp is two days in length, 9:00 a.m. -...

2023 Exploring 4-H Day Camp — 09 March 2023

• 09 March 2023

2023 Exploring 4-H Day Camp is a fun-filled educational program designed for youth in grades K-2. The day camp is two days in length, 9:00 a.m. -...

Thinking Broadly About Broadband — 09 March 2023

• 09 March 2023

Nearly eighty-seven years ago, on May 20, 1936, the Rural Electrification Act was passed. At the time, an estimated ninety percent of farms in...

Beginner’s Tips for Drafting Grant Budgets — 09 March 2023

• 09 March 2023

If there’s a phrase from Purdue Extension’s Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop that solicits the most fear and...

Knox County Newsletter March/April 2023 — 03 March 2023

• 03 March 2023

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

The Birth of Land-Grant Institutions and Purdue University — 03 March 2023

• 03 March 2023

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...

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County — 03 March 2023

• 03 March 2023

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County

Upcoming Classes offered by Purdue Extension — 03 March 2023

• 03 March 2023

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

Purdue Extension – a Research-Based Information Source — 24 February 2023

• 24 February 2023

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

March Newsletter — 23 February 2023

• 23 February 2023

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

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

• 22 February 2023

Utilities are building a lot of solar energy projects in Indiana. Fields of solar panels will become a common part of our landscape. This may help...

Where Does Your Money Go? — 22 February 2023

• 22 February 2023

Want to improve your budgeting skills? Sign up for Where Does your Money Go!

Addressing Housing Needs in Rural Indiana — 21 February 2023

• 21 February 2023

As Indiana communities seek to increase quality of life and long-term economic growth, limited availability of a diverse supply of housing options...

2023 Extension Homemakers Scholarships — 14 February 2023

• 14 February 2023

2023 scholarships for the Extension Homemakers are now available. Scholarships include opportunities for both highschool and adult applicants....

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

• 13 February 2023

There are 56,800 farming operations in Indiana. Some 97% of Indiana’s farms are family-owned. Of Indiana’s roughly 23.3 million acres...

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

• 10 February 2023

Purdue Extension’s Land Use Team, in collaboration with the Indiana Office of Energy Development, recently published two renewable energy...

Food For Thought — 08 February 2023

• 08 February 2023

Nutrition Education Program — 01 February 2023

• 01 February 2023

Nutrition Education Program (NEP)

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

• 27 January 2023

Farmland assessments for property taxes are going up.  So are home, rental housing and business assessments. Property tax misery has a lot of...

Horticulture Series is Coming Up! — 27 January 2023

• 27 January 2023

Horticulture Series is Coming Up!

February Newsletter — 26 January 2023

• 26 January 2023

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

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia — 25 January 2023

• 25 January 2023

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia

Color Me Green Mile Fun Run — 20 January 2023

• 20 January 2023

Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity! Run or walk with your friends, get messy, and support Hamilton County 4-H on July 24! The 2023 Color...

Be Heart Smart — 19 January 2023

• 19 January 2023

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...

NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available — 13 January 2023

• 13 January 2023

NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available

Purdue Extension Wells County is Hiring! — 12 January 2023

• 12 January 2023

ServSafe Manager Class and Exams 2023 — 09 January 2023

• 09 January 2023

ServSafe Manager Class and Exams 2023

Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’ — 04 January 2023

• 04 January 2023

In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation or small business running, managers also have to become human...

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity — 04 January 2023

• 04 January 2023

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity in Marshall County Indiana

Knox County Newsletter January/February 2023 — 02 January 2023

• 02 January 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast December 26, 2022 — 29 December 2022

• 29 December 2022

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

Holiday Greetings! — 21 December 2022

• 21 December 2022

Capital Comments: State Revenue Growth Will Return to Normal — 21 December 2022

• 21 December 2022

Thursday, December 15, was a much-anticipated day at the Indiana Statehouse. It was Revenue Forecast Day, when the General Assembly heard the...

John Baugh announced as 2022 Hovde Award recipient — 21 December 2022

• 21 December 2022

The 2022 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service was presented to John Baugh, the director of agricultural services and...

Quarterly Newsletter - December 2022 — 20 December 2022

• 20 December 2022

Monthly Hot Topics — 19 December 2022

• 19 December 2022

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast December 12, 2022 — 16 December 2022

• 16 December 2022

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

DIY Lawncare Program — 14 December 2022

• 14 December 2022

Madison County 4-H Junior Leaders Spread Holiday Cheer — 14 December 2022

• 14 December 2022

The Madison County 4-H Junior Leaders, a club comprised of Indiana 4-H members in 7th-12th grades, is donating $250 to each of the 10 high schools...

A Pledge for the New Year — 14 December 2022

• 14 December 2022

A standard best practice in recruiting members to any community board is to provide them with a written role description to give them a good...

Friend of Extension awarded to lifelong Fountain County volunteer — 09 December 2022

• 09 December 2022

For 54 years, Carolyn Davis of Fountain County has dedicated skills and heart to the Indiana 4-H youth development program as a volunteer. Davis is...

Farming Together — 05 December 2022

• 05 December 2022

Wabash Valley Landscape and Lawncare — 01 December 2022

• 01 December 2022

Capital Comments: Holiday Inflation Cheer — 29 November 2022

• 29 November 2022

The holidays are here. Time for good cheer and happy thoughts, even if candy canes and sugar plums cost 7.8 percent more this year than last.

DIY Lawncare Program — 23 November 2022

• 23 November 2022

Intro to Grant Writing Basics — 17 November 2022

• 17 November 2022

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

Cooking Under Pressure — 17 November 2022

• 17 November 2022

Creating Accessible Programs and Services — 16 November 2022

• 16 November 2022

Learn ways to think outside the box on the front end to ensure that your programs are accessible to people of all abilities.

Save the Date for Pancake Day — 02 November 2022

• 02 November 2022

Giving Thanks to Funders: Tips for Being a Good Steward — 02 November 2022

• 02 November 2022

If you find yourself in the fortunate situation of needing to thank a funder for awarding a grant proposal that you’ve submitted, note that...

Knox County Newsletter November/December 2022 — 01 November 2022

• 01 November 2022

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

2022 Tri-state CSA Conference: Thinking Inside the Box coming soon — 27 October 2022

• 27 October 2022

Thinking Inside the Box, the 2022 Tri-state CSA Conference is the place to be November 12-13. Held at the Walb Student Union on the Fort Wayne...

Capital Comments: Cost of Living Adjustments — 25 October 2022

• 25 October 2022

Inflation has been so low for so long that we hardly noticed them. Now inflation is the highest it’s been in 40 years, and COLAs are in the...

2023 Carroll Co. Fair Dates — 21 October 2022

• 21 October 2022

Save the Date - the 2023 Carroll Co. 4-H Fair dates are July 15 - 23, 2022.

Sewing Day — 21 October 2022

• 21 October 2022

Join the Carroll Co. Extension Homemakers for a fun day of sewing for others.

2022 Miami County Bayer Award — 21 October 2022

• 21 October 2022

REACH Scholarship Opportunity — 20 October 2022

• 20 October 2022

The REACH Program will provide five incoming freshmen pursuing animal sciences degrees with a focus on poultry with eight semesters of full tuition...

November-December Newton County Extension Newsletters — 20 October 2022

• 20 October 2022

Literary Leaders Book Club — 19 October 2022

• 19 October 2022

Agriculture & Natural Resources — 19 October 2022

• 19 October 2022

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

Health and Human Sciences — 19 October 2022

• 19 October 2022

Health and Human Sciences

2022 Annual Extension Board Annual Meeting Features Bob Allison — 13 October 2022

• 13 October 2022

You're invited to the 2022 Marshall County Extension Board Annual Meeting!

Master Gardener Program — 07 October 2022

• 07 October 2022

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Impact Flyer

Finding Hope. How I Discovered Compassion and Perseverance, Tucked Away in Rolling Hills — 06 October 2022

• 06 October 2022

In 2018, Bo Beaulieu and Alison Davis decided to write a grant to USDA-Rural Development for the new Rural Economic Development Innovation...

Purdue Extension seeks to build community resilience after a natural disaster — 06 October 2022

• 06 October 2022

Purdue Extension is continuing its role serving as an administrative lead for the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) and expanding...

Purdue Extension Educators Share Facilitation Skills with Faculty from Andhra University — 03 October 2022

• 03 October 2022

On September 20, Regional Community Development Educators Tanya Hall and Steve Yoder led a daylong workshop on verbal facilitation skills for a...

Safety is Important to Everyone — 23 September 2022

• 23 September 2022

Large farm equipment is beginning to travel local roads for fall harvest operations. As a driver, it is easy to get frustrated when you’re in...

Growing and Giving with PEMC Master Gardeners — 22 September 2022

• 22 September 2022

Capital Comments: The Housing Market is Cooling Off — 22 September 2022

• 22 September 2022

The Federal Reserve is serious about battling inflation. They’ve raised their policy interest rate from near zero in February to an average...

2021-2022 Purdue Extension Martin County Program Highlights — 20 September 2022

• 20 September 2022

Check out some of the highlights from Purdue Extension Martin County from the 2021-2022 programming season.

Train Your Brain — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

Train Your Brain

Curb the urge to splurge — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

Air Fryer 101 — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

Where Does Your Money Go? — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

Clay County Ag & Natural Resources — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

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Plant Watering 101 — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

September & October 2022 Newsletter — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 September & October Newsletter.

Meet Hamilton County 4-H Alumna Sarah Wilson — 13 September 2022

• 13 September 2022

As the Nutrition Manager for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Sarah (Huber) Wilson promotes the health and wellness of the community that we serve.

Clay County Health & Human Sciences — 07 September 2022

• 07 September 2022

Clay County Health & Human Sciences Information

Warm, dry autumn predicted for Indiana — 06 September 2022

• 06 September 2022

The one-month outlook for September shows no temperature or precipitation guidance for Indiana, meaning the latter half of the season (i.e.,...

Three Rookie Mistakes That Can Make or Break Your Grant Proposal — 01 September 2022

• 01 September 2022

The thought of writing a grant proposal can be intimidating for folks who are new to the process. There are multiple steps involved, multiple...

From Networking to Collaboration, From Buy-in to Active Engagement — 01 September 2022

• 01 September 2022

Back in March 2020, we were entering into the unknown. The pandemic was taking hold, and everyone across the globe was trying to determine the...

Purdue Extension Ohio County News — 29 August 2022

• 29 August 2022

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

Join PEMC at the 6th Annual Turn Festival and Dinner in collaboration with Paramount Indy — 25 August 2022

• 25 August 2022

Capital Comments: Is this a Recession? — 25 August 2022

• 25 August 2022

Is this a recession? Real gross domestic product has dropped for two straight quarters. Real GDP is our measure of goods and services produced,...

Knox County Newsletter September/October — 25 August 2022

• 25 August 2022

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

DIY Lawncare Signature Program — 19 August 2022

• 19 August 2022

Do you want to know how to have a greener, healthier lawn? Join us for this series where you will receive information on essential turf basics...

Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion — 11 August 2022

• 11 August 2022

Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion

Creating A Digital Ready Business — 10 August 2022

• 10 August 2022

The Purdue Extension Digital Ready program is designed to help small businesses learn to leverage online tools and services to grow their business....

Just One Bite! — 08 August 2022

• 08 August 2022

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

July & August 2022 Newsletter — 04 August 2022

• 04 August 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 July & August Newsletter.

Thank You Pike County 4-H Livestock Auction Buyers — 04 August 2022

• 04 August 2022

We want to tell our Pike County 4-H Livestock Auction Buyers THANK YOU for supporting our 4-H Youth and their animal projects!

Five Ways to Connect with Grant Makers — 03 August 2022

• 03 August 2022

Most grant applications can now be completed online with little, if any, personal interaction between the grant seeker and the grant funder....

Harrison County 4-H Snow Plow Design — 03 August 2022

• 03 August 2022

The Harrison County 4-H Snow Plow design team met last night putting their creative minds at work! We can't wait to see the final product that...

2022 Hovde Award nominees sought — 03 August 2022

• 03 August 2022

Purdue University is accepting nominations for the 2022 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence, which is given annually to a member of Purdue...

From The Director's Chair: Rebecca Klein Talks All Things Indiana State Fair — 02 August 2022

• 02 August 2022

Community Service: Help Fill the Trailer — 02 August 2022

• 02 August 2022

All donations will be driven to Eastern Kentucky: Hindman & Pikeville Kentucky.

2022 Leadership Pulaski County — 01 August 2022

• 01 August 2022

Purdue Extension, in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, present to you, Leadership Pulaski County. Grow your leadership...

Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Club donated $150.00 for the 'Crusade for Children' — 01 August 2022

• 01 August 2022

The Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Club donated $150.00 for the 'Crusade for Children' to the Harrison Township Fire Department.

Explore and Experience Local Food — 29 July 2022

• 29 July 2022

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

From The Director's Chair: Reflecting on the Indiana State Fair — 28 July 2022

• 28 July 2022

The 2022 Fair By the Numbers — 26 July 2022

• 26 July 2022

2022 marked the 163rd consecutive Annual Harrison County Agricultural Fair. Ours is the oldest continuously run fair in the State of Indiana. It...

Indiana Forage Council hosts Inaugural Hoosier Hay Contest — 26 July 2022

• 26 July 2022

The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with assistance from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is hosting a contest for Indiana producers who...

Indiana Forage Council hosts Inaugural Hoosier Hay Contest — 26 July 2022

• 26 July 2022

The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with assistance from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is hosting a contest for Indiana producers who...

Program to Help Businesses to Become the ‘Employer of Choice’ — 21 July 2022

• 21 July 2022

In addition to the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation running, farm managers, owners, and agribusiness providers also have...

Capital Comments: $6 Billion in Balances — 21 July 2022

• 21 July 2022

Mid-July is number-cruncher nirvana if you follow the Indiana state budget. That’s when the State Budget Agency releases its closeout for the...

Register to attend upcoming small farm educational field day — 20 July 2022

• 20 July 2022

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...

Registration open for Purdue Fruit, Vegetable, Hemp Field Day — 18 July 2022

• 18 July 2022

Purdue specialists invite small- and large-operation farmers and growers to attend the Purdue Fruit, Vegetable and Hemp Field Day on July 21, 2022,...

Inflation and Indiana School District Budgets — 06 July 2022

• 06 July 2022

The inflation rate in May was 8.6 percent, the highest since the bad old days of the Great Inflation 40 years ago. We’re all paying higher...

July/August Sullivan County Extension N.E.W.S — 01 July 2022

• 01 July 2022

History of Sullivan county Fair, open class information, important dates, horse and pony clinics, Fairboard and superintendent contact information,...

Knox County Newsletter July/August 2022 — 30 June 2022

• 30 June 2022

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

July-August 2022 Newsletter — 23 June 2022

• 23 June 2022

Capital Comments: Shocked and Not Shocked by Home Assessments — 15 June 2022

• 15 June 2022

Every year about this time homeowners receive a Form 11 from their county assessor. It’s the notice of assessment of land and structures, and...

NACDEP – Creating Connections at Every Crossroad — 15 June 2022

• 15 June 2022

Creating Connections at Every Crossroad: Purdue Extension Community Development Program Supports the National Association of Community Development...

2022 County Fair Dates — 15 June 2022

• 15 June 2022

Purdue Extension dates for the 2022 county fairs

home-based vendor laws — 14 June 2022

• 14 June 2022

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

Heat Forecast Tools Explained — 10 June 2022

• 10 June 2022

Farmers and Drivers are Reminded to Safely Share the Road this Growing Season — 05 June 2022

• 05 June 2022

2022 Open Class Exhibit Guide — 02 June 2022

• 02 June 2022

Purdue Extension -Vigo County Impact Report — 31 May 2022

• 31 May 2022

Check out how Purdue Extension Vigo County made an impact on the community in 2021!

2022 Michiana Fruit and Vegetable Tours — 31 May 2022

• 31 May 2022

Join us Thursday evenings from June to October for local Veg tours

Welcome our Summer Intern! — 31 May 2022

• 31 May 2022

Welcome our 2022 Pike County Purdue Extension Summer Intern!

Tea with the Queen and Court — 19 May 2022

• 19 May 2022

Join the Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen’s Court Sunday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Center Dining Room for a Tea party with Royalty!

Knox County Becoming the Employer of Choice — 17 May 2022

• 17 May 2022

This program is geared towards current and future farm or small business managers/owners looking to improve their human resource management (HRM)...

Managing Farm Risk — 10 May 2022

• 10 May 2022

Join an experienced team of Extension educators, specialists, faculty, and a lawyer as we present the Managing Farm Risk Webinar Series.

Knox County "Add A Row" Produce Donation Program — 09 May 2022

• 09 May 2022

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 — 09 May 2022

• 09 May 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 May and June Newsletter.

Capital Comments: The Residential Share of Property Taxes is on the Rise — 05 May 2022

• 05 May 2022

Here’s one way to think about property taxes: The local government sets its budget, subtracts all other tax revenue, and raises the remainder...

BR&E Next Steps — 05 May 2022

• 05 May 2022

Over the past several months, my column has provided an overview of all five of the Business Retention & Expansion Program (BR&E) modules...

Purdue Pilots Training Sessions for County Extension Boards — 04 May 2022

• 04 May 2022

In April, Purdue Extension began piloting a series of training sessions for county extension boards across Indiana. The goal is to gather feedback...

We All Come From Somewhere – Part 2 — 04 May 2022

• 04 May 2022

Last month, I offered a glimpse into our Purdue Study Abroad trip to Ireland focused on rural development. Our planned activities exceeded our...

Workshops to Improve your Business’ Online Presence and Increase Sales — 04 May 2022

• 04 May 2022

In 2017, Extension Community Development and the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) sought a way to help Indiana small businesses...

Welcome Andrea! County Extension Educator in Boone County — 02 May 2022

• 02 May 2022

Andrea grew up on a very traditional farm in southern Indiana. They raised corn, soybeans, and wheat, as well as Angus and Hereford cattle. Her...

Support Marshall County Extension- Purdue Day of Giving — 26 April 2022

• 26 April 2022

Support Marshall County Extension Services

Knox County Newsletter May/June 2022 — 26 April 2022

• 26 April 2022

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

May-June 2022 Newsletter — 25 April 2022

• 25 April 2022

Planting season is here; remain alert to large farm equipment on Indiana roads — 21 April 2022

• 21 April 2022

INDIANA (April 21, 2022) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine,...

Harrison Hoosiers 4-H Club Brings Treats to Hospital Workers — 20 April 2022

• 20 April 2022

Shout out to the Harrison Hoosiers 4-H Club! They adopted some hospital units this past April and collected treat baskets for our health care...

New Amsterdam Clovers Assembles Soldier Care Bags — 20 April 2022

• 20 April 2022

The New Amsterdam Clovers 4-H Club assembled soldier care bags. They will be shipping them to an Army regiment stationed over seas. They started...

Blueberry Growers Save the Date — 18 April 2022

• 18 April 2022

2022 Exploring 4-H Day Camp — 11 April 2022

• 11 April 2022

2022 Exploring 4-H Day Camp is a fun-filled educational program designed for youth in grades K-2. The day camp is two days in length, 9:00 a.m. -...

The Final Report — 08 April 2022

• 08 April 2022

Ribbon cuttings with large gold scissors often celebrate the wins of communities as businesses open. What steps are taken as companies add...

We All Come From Somewhere – Part 1 — 08 April 2022

• 08 April 2022

Last month I had the privilege of co-leading a Study Abroad to the Republic of Ireland with twelve exceptional Purdue undergraduate students. Along...

Knox County ServSafe Food Manager 1-Day Class & Examination — 06 April 2022

• 06 April 2022

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

So, What’s Your Big Idea? Crafting a Solid Project Description for Your Next Grant Proposal — 06 April 2022

• 06 April 2022

If you’ve ever written a community grant proposal, you’ve discovered that most applications have a standard set of sections that you...

Purdue Extension releases Indiana renewable energy survey results — 05 April 2022

• 05 April 2022

Indiana communities are facing complex land-use planning decisions, specifically in regards to renewable energy. To assist communities, Purdue...

Purdue Extension releases Indiana renewable energy survey results — 05 April 2022

• 05 April 2022

To assist communities, Purdue Extension, through support from Hoosiers for Renewables and Indiana Farm Bureau, released a...

Be Patient on Roads During Planting Season — 01 April 2022

• 01 April 2022

It’s time for my annual appeal to all to be patient and safe on roads during the spring planting season. From recent conversations I’ve...

Tea with the 4-H Queen & Court — 31 March 2022

• 31 March 2022

Join the Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen’s Court Sunday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Center Dining Room for a Tea Party with...

Indiana Severe Weather and Flood Preparedness Week 2022 — 14 March 2022

• 14 March 2022

The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of...

Consumer Education Day — 09 March 2022

• 09 March 2022

Consumer Education Day

Knox County 2022 Open Class Listing — 08 March 2022

• 08 March 2022

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

March & April 2022 Newsletter — 04 March 2022

• 04 March 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 March and April Newsletter.

Analyze Results — 03 March 2022

• 03 March 2022

Driving across dusty country roads, we often find tattered traffic signs, including old detour signs that invite us to create a new path or stay on...

Knox county Newsletter March/April 2022 — 02 March 2022

• 02 March 2022

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

Goal, Objective, Outcome, or Impact? Understanding the Differences When Drafting a Grant Proposal — 01 March 2022

• 01 March 2022

Most community-related grant applications have a section asking for a description of the changes expected within a community if the proposal were...

Pike County Hiring 2022 Summer Intern! — 01 March 2022

• 01 March 2022

Pike County Purdue Extension is hiring a 2022 Summer Intern! Application materials should be received by April 1, 2022. Find application and...

2022 National Nutrition Month — 01 March 2022

• 01 March 2022

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

An Ode to Humility — 25 February 2022

• 25 February 2022

There was a time when communities, and the people living in them, solved pressing issues using dialogue. Yes, there were moments when dialogue did...

Act Now to Protect Against Increased Cyber Risks — 25 February 2022

• 25 February 2022

In light of the Russian military attack on Ukraine, the global threat of cybersecurity risks also are on the rise, both on the international and...

Welcome Jeff! County Extension Educator in Dearborn County — 24 February 2022

• 24 February 2022

Jeff Hermesch is the Agriculture & Natural Resources and Community Development Extension Educator in Dearborn County, Indiana.

January 2022 Newsletter — 22 February 2022

• 22 February 2022

Jefferson County 2022 Newsletter

March-April Newsletter — 22 February 2022

• 22 February 2022

Capital Comments: What Will Happen to Inflation? — 22 February 2022

• 22 February 2022

The inflation rate was 7.5 percent from January 2021 to January 2022, the highest inflation in 40 years. It arrived suddenly and unexpectedly. A...

Understanding Food Insecurity and Food Resources in Putnam County — 16 February 2022

• 16 February 2022

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...

Gaining Community Support — 13 February 2022

• 13 February 2022

What does it mean to live and belong to a community? By definition, belonging to a community requires an affinity for that community and having the...

Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Diagnosed in Indiana Poultry Flock — 11 February 2022

• 11 February 2022

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...

Purdue agricultural economics research to measure local food access within Anderson community — 08 February 2022

• 08 February 2022

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

Program to Help Farm Managers and Small Business Owners Become an ‘Employer of Choice’ — 04 February 2022

• 04 February 2022

Gather Information — 03 February 2022

• 03 February 2022

Knock! Knock! The wrapping of knuckles on the large, dark door frame bellows down the corridor of the distillery. The distillery marks the history...

Comes A Time — 03 February 2022

• 03 February 2022

The answer to this question depends on your circumstances and your point of view. Those who are content with how things are may find little...

Yes, but Is It a Community Need? Frame Your Grant Proposals to Clearly Benefit the Community — 03 February 2022

• 03 February 2022

Whenever I facilitate Purdue Extension’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop, there is usually a participant seeking funding to buy equipment for...

CWC Franklin County Collaboration — 02 February 2022

• 02 February 2022

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

DIY Lawncare Program — 01 February 2022

• 01 February 2022

Purdue Extension’s D-I-Y Lawncare Program Gives Residents the Skills Needed to Create Their Dream Lawn Make your lawn the talk of the...

Portable Generators are Great Tools, but Use them Safely! — 01 February 2022

• 01 February 2022

Most of Indiana is targeted for some possibly brutal winter weather over the next few days. Possible freezing rain, followed by heavy snow and...

Preparing Foods During a Power Failure — 01 February 2022

• 01 February 2022

During a power failure, cooking and eating habits must change to fit the situation. You may have no heat, no refrigeration, and limited safe...

Protecting Livestock During Winter Storms — 01 February 2022

• 01 February 2022

Large numbers of livestock may be killed in winter storms. Wind coupled with severe or prolonged cold weather causes additional stress on...

Protect Your Plumbing and Appliances during a Winter Power Failure — 01 February 2022

• 01 February 2022

Indiana winters always present the possibility of ice storms, heavy snow, and windy conditions that can cause power outages. Not only are power...

Protect Your Plumbing and Appliances during a Winter Power Failure — 01 February 2022

• 01 February 2022

Indiana winters always present the possibility of ice storms, heavy snow, and windy conditions that can cause power outages. Not only are power...

2022 Succession Planning Winter Workshop — 31 January 2022

• 31 January 2022

2022 Succession Planning Winter Workshop

Capital Comments: Farmland Assessments will Increase for Taxes in 2023 — 28 January 2022

• 28 January 2022

Farmland property taxes have been falling. Total property taxes paid by agricultural property owners fell 2.3 percent per year from 2017 to 2021,...

Midwest Women In Agriculture Conference to explore the value of estate planning — 27 January 2022

• 27 January 2022

The 2022 Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference kicks off on Wednesday, Feb. 9 for two days of special guest speakers, networking opportunities...

Get WalkIN — 26 January 2022

• 26 January 2022

Get WalkIN

2022 Academia de Policía para la Comunidad Hispana — 26 January 2022

• 26 January 2022

El Departamento de Policía de Frankfort está ofreciendo la Academia de Policía para la comunidad Hispana en Frankfort. Esta academia...

RRDC, NCRCRD celebrate 50 years of rural development — 25 January 2022

• 25 January 2022

August will mark 50 years since President Richard Nixon signed the Rural Development Act of 1972, creating the Rural Regional Development Centers...

Local UAV Programs in Elkhart and Wheatfield — 19 January 2022

• 19 January 2022

Local UAV Programs in Elkhart and Wheatfield are coming up!

John Hawley — 19 January 2022

• 19 January 2022

ANR Newsletter January 2022

Guiding Local Governments Through a Pandemic — 18 January 2022

• 18 January 2022

Purdue Extension’s On Local Government is a resource for elected officials and community leaders in large cities and small towns alike....

Work Ready Program Builds Skills and Confidence — 18 January 2022

• 18 January 2022

Purdue Extension’s Work Ready program teaches skills necessary to increase the number of qualified applicants for U.S. job openings.

Financial Education Classes 2022 — 14 January 2022

• 14 January 2022

Financial Education Classes 2022

Purdue Extension Community Development 2022 — 13 January 2022

• 13 January 2022

The New Year represents the opportunity for people to make resolutions and envision what the year might bring. We have dispensed with the...

Information, Discussion, or Decision? Add this column to your agendas for more effective meetings — 11 January 2022

• 11 January 2022

If you are like me, you appreciate meetings where it feels like the group “got something done” by the time it adjourned. On the other...

The American Citizen Planner – Looking Back & Planning Ahead — 11 January 2022

• 11 January 2022

Since its adaptation by a subcommittee of the Purdue Land Use Team in 2019, the ACP-IN Signature Program has completed four successful sessions in...

2022 Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference — 11 January 2022

• 11 January 2022

Connect, Celebrate, & Cultivate with the Women in Ag community - We are stronger together.

Purdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring — 04 January 2022

• 04 January 2022

The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 1 as a series of live virtual webinars.

Capital Comments: What Happens to Property Taxes During Inflation? — 04 January 2022

• 04 January 2022

The property tax is the biggest source of tax revenue for most Indiana local governments, and they were worried about the effect of the COVID...

Purdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring — 04 January 2022

• 04 January 2022

The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 1 as a series of live virtual webinars.

Purdue Extension Resources and Programs — 31 December 2021

• 31 December 2021

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

Sullivan County Extension NEWS Jan/Feb 2022 — 29 December 2021

• 29 December 2021

4-H enrollment due by January 15, Important dates to remember, 4-H open house. Farm news, Beef Basics Program. Running for Office Program.

Knox County Newsletter January/February 2022 — 28 December 2021

• 28 December 2021

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

January-February Newsletters — 27 December 2021

• 27 December 2021

January-February Newsletters — 27 December 2021

• 27 December 2021

Not a Llama Spark Club — 22 December 2021

• 22 December 2021

Not a Llama Spark Club with Sara Badger and Courtney Schmidt

'Grow Your Farm' Fridays — 22 December 2021

• 22 December 2021

Next-generation farmers and business partners are encouraged to join Purdue Extension this winter for a six-session series “Grow Your Farm...

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays — 20 December 2021

• 20 December 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (19 November 2019)—The holiday season is filled with special food, decorations and gatherings with relatives and friends. Some...

The scoop on snowfall in the North Central US — 20 December 2021

• 20 December 2021

Miami County Master Gardeners Year End Review — 20 December 2021

• 20 December 2021

Miami County Master Gardeners Year End Review

Grow with Purdue Extension's programs in Allen County — 20 December 2021

• 20 December 2021

Give yourself or someone you know the gift of education Upcoming Educational Programs in Winter/Spring 2022 for farmers, growers, and gardeners...

Knox County Newsletter November/December 2021 — 16 December 2021

• 16 December 2021

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

Belonging and Making a Difference in a New Year — 15 December 2021

• 15 December 2021

Last month I discussed a personal journey involving lifelong learning and giving thanks. This month, I am looking forward to the New Year by...

Beating the Winter Blues — 15 December 2021

• 15 December 2021

What are the winter blues and how can you combat it.

Purdue Extension to address housing concerns in Parke County — 14 December 2021

• 14 December 2021

In Parke County, Indiana, limited available housing options are constraining people’s ability to live and work in the county. The Purdue...

Hypertufa Planter — 13 December 2021

• 13 December 2021

How to pot an indoor/outdoor Hypertufa Planter

December Wallet Wellness — 13 December 2021

• 13 December 2021

December Wallet Wellness

National Weather Service Update on Winter Weather Initiatives — 09 December 2021

• 09 December 2021

Learn via Online Training about CoCoRaHS and Winter Precipitation Reporting — 07 December 2021

• 07 December 2021

Assembling the BR&E Task Force — 06 December 2021

• 06 December 2021

Three-legged stools are important concepts in economic development. Communities need attraction, retention and expansion by their companies so that...

Purdue Extension Annual Meeting — 06 December 2021

• 06 December 2021

Join Purdue Extension for our 2021 Annual Report.

Purdue Extension Annual Meeting — 06 December 2021

• 06 December 2021

Join Purdue Extension for our 2021 Annual Report.

Annie's Project — 06 December 2021

• 06 December 2021

Annie's Project: a six-week discussions-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management,...

2022 Summer Intern Applications Accepted Now — 02 December 2021

• 02 December 2021

Are you a college student who is self motivated, has leadership skills, organized, and an interest in 4-H? If so, apply for the opening of the 2022...

Steuben County 4-H Camp Counselor Application — 02 December 2021

• 02 December 2021

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

Master Gardener Intern Program 2022 — 01 December 2021

• 01 December 2021

Intern classes coming up in 2022!

Beginning Farmer Workshops for 2022 — 01 December 2021

• 01 December 2021

Check out the upcoming Beginning Farmer Workshops. There are virtual and in-person options near Marshall County.

Backyard Fruit Production Series 2022 — 01 December 2021

• 01 December 2021

February 16 & 23, March 2, 9, & 16, 2022

Illiana Vegetable Growers Symposium 2022 — 01 December 2021

• 01 December 2021

Symposium Details for 2022

Strengthen your Grant Proposals through Community Collaborations — 30 November 2021

• 30 November 2021

In the world of grant writing, funders often look for ways to get the biggest bang for the buck. In other words, they’re looking to fund...