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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...

Purdue Extension announces winners of 2025 Paul B. Crooks Award, Eric G. Sharvelle Award and Director’s Award — 12 December 2025

• 12 December 2025

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

Why Do Bees Visit Flowers? — 12 December 2025

• 12 December 2025

We observe bees visiting flowers, but may not fully understand why.

2025 Friend of Extension award winner improves Tipton County through volunteering, creating connections — 11 December 2025

• 11 December 2025

Purdue Extension presented Shelly Powell from the Tipton County Public Library with the 2025 Friend of Extension award at this year’s Purdue...

Argos MarketReady training will help local food producers expand into new markets — 11 December 2025

• 11 December 2025

Purdue Extension is hosting a MarketReady training session from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET Jan. 21 in Argos, Indiana. As the state’s local food...

Purdue Extension Professionals Recognized at Conference — 05 December 2025

• 05 December 2025

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

November & December Newsletter — 01 December 2025

• 01 December 2025

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

December 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...

Programs of Interest Coming Soon — 21 November 2025

• 21 November 2025

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

Stay Vigilant to Avoid Deer Collisions — 14 November 2025

• 14 November 2025

Stay vigilant to avoid deer-vehicle collisions.

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...

Divine Fruit? — 07 November 2025

• 07 November 2025

If you were offered fruit with the nickname “divine fruit” or “fruit of the gods,” would you try it?

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 Newsletter — 01 November 2025

• 01 November 2025

Updates, recaps, general info and more

Armadillos and More in Indiana — 31 October 2025

• 31 October 2025

A Purdue expert recently reported that we have armadillos in Indiana!

November Clover Chronicle — 31 October 2025

• 31 October 2025

The November issue of the Clover Chronicle

October Announcements — 30 October 2025

• 30 October 2025

From the Director - October 2025

November-December 2025 Newton County Extension Newsletter — 27 October 2025

• 27 October 2025

November-December 2025 Newton County Extension Newsletter

Resources for Plant Identification — 24 October 2025

• 24 October 2025

Do you know your plants? Can you name all the flowers and trees in your landscape, or all the vegetables growing in a diverse garden?

Purdue Expert Offers Tips for Tree Care Going into Autumn and Winter — 10 October 2025

• 10 October 2025

Purdue Urban Forestry specialist Ben McCallister recently wrote about tips for tree care as we transition into autumn and winter.

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...

Wild Wonders: Learning Outside the Classroom — 02 October 2025

• 02 October 2025

In September, students from Cloverdale Middle School, North Putnam Middle School, and South Putnam Middle School participated in the annual 7th...

October Newsletter — 01 October 2025

• 01 October 2025

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

September Announcements — 30 September 2025

• 30 September 2025

From the Director - September 2025

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...

Indiana’s River Trees — 26 September 2025

• 26 September 2025

If you drive near rivers in Indiana, you may have noticed a lot of the same types of trees that tend to line the banks of these waterways.

2025 Fall Digital Ready Businesses Webinar Series — 18 September 2025

• 18 September 2025

Purdue Extension can help your business become more digitally savvy.

Evansville MarketReady producer training will share tips, tricks for thriving in today’s marketplace — 15 September 2025

• 15 September 2025

Purdue Extension is hosting a MarketReady training session from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT Nov. 20 in Evansville, Indiana. As the state’s local...

Hoosier Sheep Symposium coming to Purdue Sept. 20 — 11 September 2025

• 11 September 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program and the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) are jointly sponsoring...

Allen Express - September 2025 — 03 September 2025

• 03 September 2025

Purdue Extension - Allen County now has a newsletter!

Wabash Valley Master Gardener Classes 2025 — 03 September 2025

• 03 September 2025

Join the Wabash Valley Master Gardeners! We are accepting applications for our Fall 2025 class.

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.

August Announcements — 29 August 2025

• 29 August 2025

From the Director - August 2025

September Clover Chronicle — 25 August 2025

• 25 August 2025

Newsletter for September

Is There Something Magical Going on in My Lawn? — 22 August 2025

• 22 August 2025

I have occasionally received inquiries about dark green, circular bands in home lawns known as fairy rings. Occasionally, mushrooms appear from the...

Understanding Growing Degree Days — 15 August 2025

• 15 August 2025

One measurement that agronomists and entomologists frequently use is Growing Degree Days (GDD). Sometimes referred to as “Heat Units...

August Newsletter — 12 August 2025

• 12 August 2025

Fair recap and upcoming events

Dealing with Mosquitoes Around the Home — 01 August 2025

• 01 August 2025

Does anyone have warm, positive feelings toward mosquitoes? Probably not. Additionally, several diseases are spread by mosquitoes.

July Announcements — 31 July 2025

• 31 July 2025

From the Director - July 2025

Forestry Field Day Coming Up — 28 July 2025

• 28 July 2025

Interested in learning more about forest management? If so, please consider signing up for the Forestry Field Day planned for August 23rd. ...

Chicory – Adorning our Country Roadsides — 25 July 2025

• 25 July 2025

As you travel Indiana’s backroads in July and August, you can observe what we might call one of nature’s rarities – a distinct...

Purdue Extension to host Indiana Invasive Species Conference in September — 22 July 2025

• 22 July 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — This year’s Indiana Invasive Species Conference, hosted by Purdue Extension in partnership with the Indiana...

Using Cover Crops in the Home Garden — 18 July 2025

• 18 July 2025

Home gardeners have been exploring and using cover crops in their vegetable gardens. A cover crop could benefit you in several ways. By researching...

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.

June Announcements — 30 June 2025

• 30 June 2025

From the Director - June 2025

July 2025 Newsletter — 30 June 2025

• 30 June 2025

The 4-H Fair is approaching!

Use Precautions When Controlling Poison Hemlock — 27 June 2025

• 27 June 2025

Besides the ominous name, poison hemlock has become infamous as a problematic invasive weed in recent years. It’s essential to learn how to...

Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me — 20 June 2025

• 20 June 2025

Some flies are nuisances, some are pests, and some mimic bee behavior. Today, I’ll cover a few of the common flies we encounter in Indiana,...

Dealing with Bites — 12 June 2025

• 12 June 2025

Over the last couple of weeks, several individuals have expressed frustrations over insect bites and ticks. It is important to realize that some...

May Announcements — 30 May 2025

• 30 May 2025

From the Director -May 2025

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!

Landscaping Around a Septic System — 29 May 2025

• 29 May 2025

Having a septic system is a necessity and can be unsightly with aboveground pipes, risers, ventilation systems, or large mounds. However,...

Ohio County May Newsletter — 29 May 2025

• 29 May 2025

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

Ohio County June 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

Indiana’s Forbidden Flora — 23 May 2025

• 23 May 2025

It’s been around since 2020, but did you know that in Indiana, there is a list of 44 plants that are illegal to sell, gift, barter, exchange,...

Common Pond Issues — 22 May 2025

• 22 May 2025

During the summer, Purdue Extension handles a lot of issues that landowners face. These issues range from insect problems, plant problems, nuisance...

The Woods Gives Us Goods — 16 May 2025

• 16 May 2025

Did you know that we get several products from the woods (besides lumber for building materials)?

Drone Possible — 13 May 2025

• 13 May 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County is hosting a Drone Possible hands on drone flying experience program for 3rd thru 12th graders on June 21, 2025 from...

Be On The Lookout for Poison Hemlock — 12 May 2025

• 12 May 2025

Poison hemlock is continuing to show its invasive nature throughout Putnam County and Indiana. If you are not familiar with poison hemlock it is...

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,...

Distinguishing Between Norway, Sugar, and Black Maples — 09 May 2025

• 09 May 2025

These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is simply an academic exercise. But if you care about...

April Announcements — 29 April 2025

• 29 April 2025

From the Director - April 2025

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter — 28 April 2025

• 28 April 2025

May June 2025 Newton County Newsletter

Something is Making Holes in My Tree — 25 April 2025

• 25 April 2025

Occasionally, homeowners will notice small holes in the trunks of landscape trees. This may not mean impending death to the tree, but it’s...

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...

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!

Do All You Can to Prevent Tick Bites — 11 April 2025

• 11 April 2025

The more we learn about ticks, the more committed we all should be about preventing tick bites altogether.

Stormwater — 11 April 2025

• 11 April 2025

Over the last few weeks, we have seen a fair amount of precipitation. That precipitation has resulted in stormwater that has impacted our...

What is Arbor Day? — 04 April 2025

• 04 April 2025

Each year, I like to encourage people to consider planting a tree or shrub around Arbor Day (the last Friday of April – this year, April 25)....

Learn to Steward Healthy Landscapes — 04 April 2025

• 04 April 2025

Purdue Extension in Wabash and Whitley Counties are offering a 3-session course in May entitled, “Stewarding Healthy Landscapes, Controlling...

Purdue Extension supports local agriculture, youth education through Farm to School (and you can too!) — 01 April 2025

• 01 April 2025

Purdue Extension partnered with Indiana Grown for Schools in 2018, when the program first began to take shape from a USDA Farm to School grant....

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

March Announcements — 31 March 2025

• 31 March 2025

From the Director - March 2025

Understanding the Pollinating Services of Native Bees — 28 March 2025

• 28 March 2025

Acknowledging the benefits of the honey bee, I’d like to explore the benefits of native wild bees that you may not have been aware of.

4-H Area 2 Performing Arts Festival — 27 March 2025

• 27 March 2025

JOIN US FOR AN ENTERTAINING EVENING AS 4-H'ERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTIES IN THE AREA SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS! | April 11, 2025

March 2025 LaGrange Newsletter — 21 March 2025

• 21 March 2025

Purdue Extension LaGrange Newsletter

Agriculture Affects Everyone, Every Day — 14 March 2025

• 14 March 2025

National Ag Day is March 18, with the theme, “Together We Grow.” As the world population soars, there is even greater demand for the...

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana — 13 March 2025

• 13 March 2025

Extension Highlights of Northeast Indiana

Famous Historical Elms and Protecting Elms Today — 07 March 2025

• 07 March 2025

A look at some “famous” elms in history, and what you can do to monitor and protect American elms that you might be stewarding.

March 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.

February Announcements — 28 February 2025

• 28 February 2025

From the Director - February 2025

Pawpaw – the Indiana Banana — 28 February 2025

• 28 February 2025

Have you heard of the pawpaw tree? It’s affectionately called the Indiana Banana.

March and April Newsletter — 27 February 2025

• 27 February 2025

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

ServSafe Food Manager - Knox County, July 22, 2025 — 21 February 2025

• 21 February 2025

Purdue Extension Knox County is presenting a ServSafe Food Manager training on July 22, 2025 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, EST. This will take place at...

Do you Know About the Impact of Invasive Species? — 14 February 2025

• 14 February 2025

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 24-28, 2025. If invasive species have not been on your radar, consider why many believe there is...

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.

A Matter of Balance — 14 February 2025

• 14 February 2025

A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults....

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...

Cold Weather Damage to Fruit and Vegetables — 07 February 2025

• 07 February 2025

As Mother Nature begins to taunt us with brief periods of warm weather in late winter, when should we start to worry about the various fruits...

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

2025 Summer Intern Needed — 31 January 2025

• 31 January 2025

Purdue Extension-Knox County is seeking a summer intern. This person will be working on 4-H initiatives Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

January Announcements — 30 January 2025

• 30 January 2025

From the Director - January 2025

Avoiding Problems with Coyotes — 24 January 2025

• 24 January 2025

Coyotes can be found just about anywhere in North America. Indiana residents are more likely to see coyotes during the wintertime, and to hear them...

Deicer’s Impact on Your Landscape — 21 January 2025

• 21 January 2025

We have already had our fair share of nasty winter weather in 2025. Hopefully, the nasty winter weather ends soon, but in the event, we continue...

Winter PARP Meetings — 21 January 2025

• 21 January 2025

Join us for a winter PARP meeting for PARP credits, relevant information, and a meal!

Indiana Small Farm Conference will feature speakers, trade show for small and diversified farmers — 16 January 2025

• 16 January 2025

The 2025 Indiana Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 4-5. The conference, hosted by Purdue...

Learning How Science Can Be Used to Help Solve Everyday Problems — 06 January 2025

• 06 January 2025

Indiana 4-H led 22 science and engineering programs for youth. Fluid Power was statewide, and several were county-based (Ag Tech SPARK Club,...

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

Growing Season Climate Summary Released — 27 December 2024

• 27 December 2024

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

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

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 Professionals Recognized at Conference — 19 December 2024

• 19 December 2024

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

2024 Friend of Extension awarded to Monroe County Extension board member and advocate — 18 December 2024

• 18 December 2024

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

December Announcements — 17 December 2024

• 17 December 2024

From the Director - December 2024

Preserving and sharing homesteading skills within Indiana communities — 12 December 2024

• 12 December 2024

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

New incentives for climate-smart farming available to Indiana farmers — 10 December 2024

• 10 December 2024

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

Transitioning From Pasture to Hay — 04 December 2024

• 04 December 2024

With the freezing temperatures and the snow cover, many forages within pastures have slowed growth or have gone completely dormant. Overgrazing...

Look Beyond Soybean Moisture Content in Harvest Loss — 03 December 2024

• 03 December 2024

Soybean harvest has wrapped up and now is a good time to learn postmortem reflecting on the season. Back in September, Purdue soybean specialist...

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.

Adding Winter Interest and Wildlife Benefits to Your Landscape — 29 November 2024

• 29 November 2024

As our deciduous landscapes transition to barren branches for winter, you may conclude that a few points of winter interest or wildlife benefit...

November Announcements — 26 November 2024

• 26 November 2024

From the Director - November 2024

Developing a Forest Management Plan — 22 November 2024

• 22 November 2024

If you own woodlands, do you have a forest management plan? Is it written down? Do you have goals for the property, and are you managing the...

Helping Professionals and the Public Gain Skills for Healthy Pond Management — 19 November 2024

• 19 November 2024

Purdue Extension with other pond experts implemented train-the-trainer and public pond management workshops. Train-the-trainer programs were in...

Uniqueness of Trees — 18 November 2024

• 18 November 2024

Just like every individual is unique, so are trees. No two trees grow at the same rate, have the same leaf pattern, or have identical bark....

Protecting Indiana communities one safety presentation at a time — 15 November 2024

• 15 November 2024

Have questions about pesticide safety or other farm safety topics? Fred Whitford will track down answers to those questions and more with his keen...

Alzheimer's Awareness Programs — 08 November 2024

• 08 November 2024

Purdue Extension-Lake County is offering Alzheimer's Awareness Programs throughout Lake County in various locations.

DeKalb County Scholarship Opportunities — 07 November 2024

• 07 November 2024

DeKalb County Scholarship Opportunities

Private Woodland Owners Make Decisions and Take Actions to Improve Acreage Value — 04 November 2024

• 04 November 2024

Purdue Extension offers Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner, in-person and virtually. The in-person program has eight 2.75-hour...

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.

Winterize Your Trees — 01 November 2024

• 01 November 2024

When we think of winterizing, we prepare things for winter weather. Have you considered winterizing your landscape trees (especially newly planted...

October Announcements — 31 October 2024

• 31 October 2024

From the Director - October 2024

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.

National Firewood Month — 25 October 2024

• 25 October 2024

October is National Firewood Month.

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

• 25 October 2024

November-December 2024 Newton County Extension Newsletter

Wayward Wanderings of Woolly Worms and Winter Weather — 11 October 2024

• 11 October 2024

Wooly bear caterpillars (a.k.a. woolly worms) are commonly seen crossing roads and sidewalks this time of year. Lore about woolly bear caterpillars...

Purdue Extension Offers Food Preservation Workshops — 01 October 2024

• 01 October 2024

Check out upcoming Food Preservation Workshops!

September Announcements — 30 September 2024

• 30 September 2024

From the Director - September 2024

An Insect that Resembles a Dinosaur — 27 September 2024

• 27 September 2024

A wheel bug is a bizarre-looking insect you'll see in landscapes and other areas late in the year.

Pesticide Application: Improving Public Safety — 20 September 2024

• 20 September 2024

The program helped applicators learn to address two major pesticide issues in the community; pesticide drift and pollinator protection.

Purdue FNR Extension specialist receives national recognition for work in forestry — 19 September 2024

• 19 September 2024

Lenny Farlee, sustaining hardwood Extension specialist for Purdue’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), has been named a 2024...

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' !

Iron Chef: A healthy food contest — 16 September 2024

• 16 September 2024

Iron Chef is a program developed by Purdue Extension and the Allen County Public Library to encourage conscious healthy eating choices. After a...

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

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.

New-to-Indiana soybean disease may plague Hoosier farmers — 04 September 2024

• 04 September 2024

Red crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, has spread to Indiana fields.

September and October Newsletter — 03 September 2024

• 03 September 2024

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

August Announcements — 29 August 2024

• 29 August 2024

From the Director - August 2024

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....

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

• 26 August 2024

Learn more about "Sugar Addiction"

Master Gardener Basic Training Scholarship — 22 August 2024

• 22 August 2024

If you are interested in taking the Master Gardener Basic Training course but the cost is a barrier, we are pleased to announce that we have one...

Hoosier Sheep Symposium will take place on Sept. 21 — 20 August 2024

• 20 August 2024

The Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program (IN S&W) and the Indiana Sheep...

Oct. 5 Forestry Tour to Highlight Forest Management — 16 August 2024

• 16 August 2024

Forestry professionals will conduct a forestry tour on the Purdue Harrold Woodland on Oct. 5 to highlight management practices beneficial...

Matter of Balance Classes Begin This October — 14 August 2024

• 14 August 2024

Upcoming Classes

Purdue field day to feature research on sorghum’s value as a forage crop — 09 August 2024

• 09 August 2024

Purdue University Extension will host a Forage Sorghum Field Day on Sept. 10 at the Feldun-Purdue Ag Center (FPAC) in Bedford, Indiana.

Bagworms or Webworms – What’s the Difference? — 02 August 2024

• 02 August 2024

Bagworms or webworms – is there a difference? Are both bad?

August 2024 Newsletter — 31 July 2024

• 31 July 2024

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

July Announcements — 31 July 2024

• 31 July 2024

From the Director - July 2024

Know Your Friends: Beneficial Insects — 26 July 2024

• 26 July 2024

Let’s look at a few beneficial insects.

What are White Grubs? — 19 July 2024

• 19 July 2024

One issue that homeowners occasionally have to deal with is white grubs chewing on grass roots. The result is a dead patch in the lawn that grows...

Fireflies: Lightning in a Bottle — 12 July 2024

• 12 July 2024

Lightningbugs, also known as fireflies, have fascinated young and old alike on warm summer days.

Livestock producers and forage-input personnel can gain hands-on training at Indiana Grazing Schools — 11 July 2024

• 11 July 2024

From the Indiana Forage Council (IFC) and Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources, the Indiana Grazing Schools will start in August....

Meet Our New Educators! — 08 July 2024

• 08 July 2024

Learn more about our new Horticulture/Urban Ag and Nutrition Education Program Advisor!

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.

Prudently Pursue Poisonous Plants — 28 June 2024

• 28 June 2024

It is prudent to be aware of poisonous plants. They may exist on roadsides, rights-of-way, or other secluded areas, then find their way to...

June Announcements — 26 June 2024

• 26 June 2024

Understanding Insect Metamorphosis — 21 June 2024

• 21 June 2024

By understanding insects better, we can also manage them more efficiently and economically.

July-August Newton County Extension Newsletter — 20 June 2024

• 20 June 2024

Purdue Weed Science Field Day to highlight newest research — 11 June 2024

• 11 June 2024

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture will host its Weed Science Field Day on Thursday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Throckmorton...

Cruel, Cruel, Cruel Summer Unlikely — 10 June 2024

• 10 June 2024

The Climate Prediction Center outlook is calling for a warmer, slightly wetter summer around Indiana, with the wetter signal in southern Indiana...

It is Important to Read and Follow Pesticide Labels — 07 June 2024

• 07 June 2024

It is important to read and follow pesticide labels to be legal and to avoid major goofs. Additionally, to some degree, your safety, your...

Leaves of Three, Let It Be — 31 May 2024

• 31 May 2024

Poison ivy, Rhus radicans or Toxicodendron radicans, is an undeniable plant menace in home landscapes. I’m allergic to its plant oils, as you...

Purdue Extension Master Gardeners Help Indiana Gardeners Grow — 31 May 2024

• 31 May 2024

Purdue Extension provided in-person and virtual basic training for gardening enthusiasts who desire to volunteer in consumer horticulture education...

Focus on Small-Scale Vegetable Farming: Field Demonstrations Build Capacity for Use of Cover Crops, Reduced Tillage — 30 May 2024

• 30 May 2024

Over the last three growing seasons, Purdue Extension established demonstration plots of cover crops and reduced tillage in vegetables at...

May Announcements — 29 May 2024

• 29 May 2024

Ten Ways to Kill a Tree (or Hasten its Demise) — 24 May 2024

• 24 May 2024

Today’s article concerns ten common mistakes people make when planting and caring for trees. These practices may kill a tree, stress it, or...

Virtual Series Shares Practices for Safe Fertilizer and Manure Use — 24 May 2024

• 24 May 2024

Purdue Extension provided a five-session virtual series, Manure Management and Utilization Technologies. Purdue Extension collaborated to deliver...

What to do With Tree Surface Roots — 17 May 2024

• 17 May 2024

Tree roots growing at or slightly above the soil surface are called surface roots. Homeowners having trees with these surface roots are frustrated...

Forum Fridays Focus on Quality Forage for Livestock — 16 May 2024

• 16 May 2024

Purdue Extension created an 11-session virtual series, Forage Forum Fridays, about seed industry, hay evaluations, private applicator...

TCTAC May 2024 Update — 16 May 2024

• 16 May 2024

Nuisance Wildlife Management Workshop Will Help You With Problem Critters — 15 May 2024

• 15 May 2024

If you find yourself sometimes having to deal with moles and other problem critters, plan to attend Purdue Extension’s Nuisance Wildlife...

Ohio County May Newsletter — 13 May 2024

• 13 May 2024

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

U.S. Department of Energy taps Purdue Extension to lead new Indiana collaborative for renewable energy — 30 April 2024

• 30 April 2024

A developer approaches a local plan commission, seeking approval to locate a wind or solar farm in the community. But the community may not have an...

May June 2024 Newton County Newsletter — 29 April 2024

• 29 April 2024

April Announcements — 29 April 2024

• 29 April 2024

Moles and Voles – What’s the Difference? — 26 April 2024

• 26 April 2024

As most people have begun mowing their lawns, they may have noticed the familiar mole runs or a curious above-ground network of runways.

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...

Purdue workshop series to highlight hydroponics and greenhouse crop production — 23 April 2024

• 23 April 2024

Home and commercial growers are invited to join the Purdue University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for the Hydroponics for...

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

• 22 April 2024

Arbor Day – Planting a Tree Correctly — 19 April 2024

• 19 April 2024

In anticipation of Arbor Day and those who wish to add a tree or trees to their home landscapes, I follow last week’s article about selecting...

Understanding Your Forest Inventory — 15 April 2024

• 15 April 2024

Do you know what trees are in your forest? If you know what trees you have, do you know how big they are? If you answered no to either of these...

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...

Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces: Creating Healthy Communities — 09 April 2024

• 09 April 2024

Purdue Extension’s Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces: Creating Healthy Communities program coaches communities through development of high...

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.

March Announcements — 27 March 2024

• 27 March 2024

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

• 25 March 2024

We are hiring

Be Proactive – Consider FieldWatch Registries — 22 March 2024

• 22 March 2024

One situation that sometimes arises in springtime is pesticide drift. This is unfortunate for everyone involved. To be more proactive, consider...

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Military Partnership — 20 March 2024

• 20 March 2024

Purdue Extension provided the Youth Mental Health First Aid course 21 times during the year to concerned adults working with youth in military...

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.

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 2, 2024 — 19 March 2024

• 19 March 2024

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

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....

Learn Best Practices at Pond & Fish Management Workshop — 11 March 2024

• 11 March 2024

Learn how to get the best out of your fishing pond at Purdue Extension’s Pond & Fish Management Workshop on May 13 from 6:00 – 8:00...

Kiss from a Rose on El Nino’s Grave — 06 March 2024

• 06 March 2024

This spring is likely to be more of a tale of individual months than of a season. For the three-month period of March, April and May, the national...

Across Indiana, Adults Increased Knowledge of Food, Family, Money and Health — 05 March 2024

• 05 March 2024

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

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.

Identifying and Choosing Evergreen Trees — 01 March 2024

• 01 March 2024

Let’s cover some basic conifer identification and some principles of selection for your landscape.

February Announcements — 28 February 2024

• 28 February 2024

March-April 2024 Newton County Newsletter — 26 February 2024

• 26 February 2024

Training International Farmers in Food Preservation and Processing — 23 February 2024

• 23 February 2024

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

Tree-of-Heaven Not So Heavenly — 23 February 2024

• 23 February 2024

Purdue Extension has released a new comprehensive publication on tree-of-heaven, authored by Lenny Farlee, Ron Rathfon, Don Carlson, and Brian...

Returning to his roots: Stephen Meyers and the land-grant mission — 19 February 2024

• 19 February 2024

If you’re cruising through northern Indiana in late summer or early fall, roll down your windows. Take a deep breath. Where does the smell...

Purdue Extension’s UAV Program Prepares Participants to Fly Drones for Work or Hobby — 13 February 2024

• 13 February 2024

 Purdue Extension created the UAV program for Indiana stakeholders. Over 240 sessions totaling 190 hours, training focused on UAV...

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

• 12 February 2024

Addressing Substance Use Recovery Together — 10 February 2024

• 10 February 2024

Adam McQueen, assistant chief probation officer at Wayne County Probation, is an active member of the Taking Action to Address Substance Use in...

Plant Disease Symptoms You Could Notice in Your Home Landscape — 09 February 2024

• 09 February 2024

Do your landscape plants have cankers, mosaics, galls, mummies, or witches’ brooms? These and other symptoms are often hard for the average...

Providing Support for Families Through Seasons of Change — 03 February 2024

• 03 February 2024

Changes are a normal part of life; however, sudden or unexpected changes, such as a divorce or separation of parents, can significantly affect...

Spongy Moth – New Name, Same Serious Threat — 02 February 2024

• 02 February 2024

The recently renamed spongy moth, Lymantria dispar, formerly known as the gypsy moth, remains a real threat to hardwoods in northern and...

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...

Mastering Home Food Preservation Workshops — 29 January 2024

• 29 January 2024

Dealing with Winter Damage of Trees and Shrubs — 26 January 2024

• 26 January 2024

January Announcements — 26 January 2024

• 26 January 2024

Teen Leaders Gain Leadership, Teamwork and Communication Skills — 24 January 2024

• 24 January 2024

The National Association of Colleges and Employers found that top priorities in new hires were leadership, collaboration, communication,...

Emergency Preparedness for Rural Families — 19 January 2024

• 19 January 2024

ServSafe Food Handler Class in Marshall County — 18 January 2024

• 18 January 2024

Purdue to Host Forest Management Class — 18 January 2024

• 18 January 2024

Purdue Extension Professional Awards Recognized at Conference — 12 January 2024

• 12 January 2024

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

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...

Consider Replacing Landscape Plants That Have Become Invasive — 12 January 2024

• 12 January 2024

It’s a sad but true fact – some historically favorite landscape plants have been proven to cause problems in woodlands and other...

Today's Teens Lead the Way — 09 January 2024

• 09 January 2024

The Ag Innovators’ mission is to train 4-H youth to utilize modern technology for precision agriculture and other 21st century career paths....

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.

Ohio County Monthly Newsletter — 02 January 2024

• 02 January 2024

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

Purdue Extension Annual Meeting — 02 January 2024

• 02 January 2024

2024 News Archive - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Whitley County — 01 January 2024

• 01 January 2024

Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree — 22 December 2023

• 22 December 2023

What can you do with your tree after the holidays?

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

• 20 December 2023

There is a large demand for information and education among Midwest turf and landscape professionals. Collectively, those working in turf (natural...

January-February 2024 Newsletter — 19 December 2023

• 19 December 2023

Caring for Real Christmas Trees — 15 December 2023

• 15 December 2023

For those who buy real Christmas trees, you certainly have a desire for that tree to retain a healthy appearance through the Christmas holiday season.

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

• 15 December 2023

Purdue Extension’s 2023 Professional Development Conference Awards Program took place on December 14. At the event, Extension recognized some...

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

• 11 December 2023

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

• 11 December 2023

Purdue Extension annually offers a program, Hardwood University, to provide expertise, technical assistance, and education to industrial...

Considerations When Choosing a Real Christmas Tree — 08 December 2023

• 08 December 2023

If you are in the market to purchase a real Christmas tree this year, Daniel Cassens, Professor Emeritus of Forestry at Purdue University, said...

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

• 06 December 2023

In long-running partnership with the two Indiana sites, Purdue Extension assisted in development of small community gardens to increase access to...

El Nino Signals Warm, Dry Winter — 05 December 2023

• 05 December 2023

Strong climatic signals for this winter, associated with what could become a “super El Nino,” show Indiana predicted to be warmer and...

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

USDA Releases Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map — 01 December 2023

• 01 December 2023

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 27, 2023 — 29 November 2023

• 29 November 2023

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

Ohio County Newsletter — 29 November 2023

• 29 November 2023

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

Field Day Explores Invasive Species Management — 28 November 2023

• 28 November 2023

Invasive species, especially in native woodlands areas, are a major concern in southern Indiana woodlands. A full day invasive species workshop...

Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration — 27 November 2023

• 27 November 2023

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) on Saturday...

Reminder: If You See Purple Paint, Keep Out — 24 November 2023

• 24 November 2023

The “purple paint law” has been on the books for five years now, but in case you missed it, Indiana passed a law in 2018 that gives...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 20, 2023 — 22 November 2023

• 22 November 2023

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

Purdue Extension Hosts Jams and Jellies Workshop — 17 November 2023

• 17 November 2023

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

• 17 November 2023

A team of Extension personnel across five states, in partnership with the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, is working to better understand opportunities...

2023 Bi-State Crops Conference — 17 November 2023

• 17 November 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 13, 2023 — 17 November 2023

• 17 November 2023

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

Holiday Diabetes — 15 November 2023

• 15 November 2023

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

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...

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...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 6, 2023 — 09 November 2023

• 09 November 2023

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

ServSafe Food Handler - Knox County, March 12, 2024 — 08 November 2023

• 08 November 2023

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

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.

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 30, 2023 — 01 November 2023

• 01 November 2023

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

Healthy Holidays — 31 October 2023

• 31 October 2023

Tips to have a healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season.

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

• 31 October 2023

The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification program will be offered in 17 Indiana counties this November. In partnership with the...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 23, 2023 — 27 October 2023

• 27 October 2023

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

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

• 26 October 2023

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

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.

Master Gardeners Basic Training 2024 — 20 October 2023

• 20 October 2023

Master Gardener Basic Training to kick off March 7, 2024

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 16, 2023 — 20 October 2023

• 20 October 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 9, 2023 — 13 October 2023

• 13 October 2023

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

Food for Thought (October) — 11 October 2023

• 11 October 2023

2023 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training — 11 October 2023

• 11 October 2023

Tuesday, November 7th 2023. 6:30 to 9:00 PM

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast October 2. 2023 — 05 October 2023

• 05 October 2023

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

Check Evergreens for Bagworms — 29 September 2023

• 29 September 2023

This is the time of year when people begin to notice dying evergreens. One notorious suspect for this condition is bagworms.

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 25. 2023 — 28 September 2023

• 28 September 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 18. 2023 — 22 September 2023

• 22 September 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 11. 2023 — 15 September 2023

• 15 September 2023

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

Spiders: Good or Bad? — 15 September 2023

• 15 September 2023

Mention spiders to people and many get the heebie-jeebies. Are they good? Are they bad? Are some good, and some bad? What role do they play in our...

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

• 12 September 2023

Three Purdue Extension educators were selected as award winners with the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA). The awards...

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

• 07 September 2023

For both temperature and precipitation, Indiana has equal chances for below-normal, normal and above-normal conditions this fall.

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 September 4. 2023 — 06 September 2023

• 06 September 2023

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

Consider Installing a Windbreak — 01 September 2023

• 01 September 2023

What if you could insulate yourself somewhat from ole-man winter? Consider installing a windbreak.

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

Forestry Tour to Highlight Young Forest Management — 28 August 2023

• 28 August 2023

Forestry professionals will conduct a forestry tour in Whitley County on September 23 to highlight management practices of a young forest. Whitley...

September 8 - Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training — 28 August 2023

• 28 August 2023

Trinidad & Tobago: an Extension Experience — 28 August 2023

• 28 August 2023

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

Identifying Tree-of-Heaven — 25 August 2023

• 25 August 2023

At first glance, you might think that a tree so named would be great to consider for a home landscape. The resounding answer to that consideration...

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!

Yellow and Black – Will it Attack? — 18 August 2023

• 18 August 2023

After a painful childhood bee sting, we all seem to be pre-programmed to be startled when a bee or wasp flies around our head.

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!

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!

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

• 01 August 2023

As Indiana’s peak camping season picks up in June, Purdue Extension experts share tips on how campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can...

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

• 01 August 2023

As Indiana’s peak camping season picks up in June, Purdue Extension experts share tips on how campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can...

The Song of the Annual Cicadas — 28 July 2023

• 28 July 2023

In late July to early August each year, we are treated to the song of the annual cicadas. Or, maybe you call it the constant obnoxious ruckus of...

Watch for Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs — 21 July 2023

• 21 July 2023

We have not had any confirmed cases of spotted lanternfly (SLF) as of early July in Whitley County, but they have been confirmed in nearby...

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...

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.

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 26, 2023 — 30 June 2023

• 30 June 2023

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

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...

Consider Thornless Honeylocust in your Landscape — 23 June 2023

• 23 June 2023

Today we’ll discuss a tree that is very different when viewed in natural woodlands versus home landscapes because of plant breeding:...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 19, 2023 — 22 June 2023

• 22 June 2023

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

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

• 19 June 2023

An impending drought caused by lower-than-average rainfall in the spring and summer seasons could result in inadequate forage yield for cattle in...

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

• 19 June 2023

Betsy Bower, an agronomist with Ceres Solutions Cooperative based in Crawfordsville, Indiana, walks southwest Indiana fields from Rockville to...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 12, 2023 — 15 June 2023

• 15 June 2023

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

Improve Your Brain and Body Health: The MIND Diet — 15 June 2023

• 15 June 2023

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

Hendricks County Homemakers — 12 June 2023

• 12 June 2023

Pollinators are Important — 09 June 2023

• 09 June 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast June 5, 2023 — 08 June 2023

• 08 June 2023

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

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...

Avoid the Itch — 02 June 2023

• 02 June 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 29, 2023 — 01 June 2023

• 01 June 2023

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

Wetter summer predicted for Indiana — 31 May 2023

• 31 May 2023

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

Plant Diseases of Concern in Indiana — 26 May 2023

• 26 May 2023

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

ServSafe Food Handler – Required for Home Based Vendors and More! — 24 May 2023

• 24 May 2023

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

2023 Pinney Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training — 24 May 2023

• 24 May 2023

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

2023 Blueberry Growers' Meeting — 24 May 2023

• 24 May 2023

Upcoming Blueberry Growers Meeting in Northern Indiana

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

• 24 May 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 15, 2023 — 22 May 2023

• 22 May 2023

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

Insect Pests of Concern in Indiana — 19 May 2023

• 19 May 2023

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

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

• 16 May 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 8, 2023 — 12 May 2023

• 12 May 2023

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

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:...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast May 1, 2023 — 05 May 2023

• 05 May 2023

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

Tree Surface Roots in the Landscape — 05 May 2023

• 05 May 2023

I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting...

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)...

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

• 04 May 2023

From the Indiana Forage Council and Purdue Extension, the Indiana Grazing School program returns this June. Livestock producers will have the...

Tips for Spring Cleaning — 03 May 2023

• 03 May 2023

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

• 01 May 2023

The Tri-Valley Cluster is a group of farmers, agro-processors, agricultural value-added agents, agro-tourism agents and rural community development...

Farm Women are Decision Makers - Annie's Project Workshops — 26 April 2023

• 26 April 2023

Upcoming Pond Clinic in Starke County — 26 April 2023

• 26 April 2023

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 24, 2023 — 25 April 2023

• 25 April 2023

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

Pruning Trees Correctly and Recognizing Risky Trees — 21 April 2023

• 21 April 2023

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when...

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...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 17, 2023 — 20 April 2023

• 20 April 2023

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

Building Climate Expertise in Extension — 17 April 2023

• 17 April 2023

Climate change has become a primary topic of discussion and research in the agricultural sector and among agricultural producers. Extension...

Pond and Fish Management — 14 April 2023

• 14 April 2023

Many people living in rural Indiana have farm ponds, and the management of ponds spawns a few questions that are directed my way each year.

What Does Processed Food Mean? — 13 April 2023

• 13 April 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast April 10, 2023 — 12 April 2023

• 12 April 2023

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

Earth Day Soil Activities — 06 April 2023

• 06 April 2023

Celebrate Earth Day with these hands-on learning activities from Purdue Extension!

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

• 06 April 2023

Purdue Extension is a member of the Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP), and one responsibility is to provide science-based information and...

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

• 05 April 2023

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

Learn to Prune Trees Correctly and Recognize Risk Factors — 30 March 2023

• 30 March 2023

Do you have pruning anxiety? Have you wondered what to do about tree branches that just don’t look right? Purdue Extension in Whitley County...

Indiana Livestock Quality Care — 27 March 2023

• 27 March 2023

Indiana Livestock Quality Care

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

• 26 March 2023

Once every 17 years, millions of cicadas per acre crawl out of the ground and climb into trees, where they spend an entire month screaming louder...

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

• 26 March 2023

George Brenn, president and general manager of Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery in Valparaiso, Indiana, immediately recognized a problem in a...

2023 Food Preservation Workshops in Marshall County — 24 March 2023

• 24 March 2023

Learn to Preserve food in 2023

Gardeners Urged to Look for Invasive Jumping Worms — 24 March 2023

• 24 March 2023

A worm getting headlines – that’s something you don’t see every day. Nevertheless, we are on the lookout for a new invasive pest...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 20, 2023 — 22 March 2023

• 22 March 2023

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

Places to Save or Invest With $1,000 or Less — 16 March 2023

• 16 March 2023

Congratulations! You decided to save or invest (more) money in 2023 as a New Year's resolution. Now it's time to start setting money...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 13, 2023 — 16 March 2023

• 16 March 2023

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

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

• 16 March 2023

For Dave and Carol Niehaus of Newburgh, Indiana, trees are a part of their heritage. The forest provides recreation, brings family together and...

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.

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast March 6, 2023 — 10 March 2023

• 10 March 2023

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

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

Warm, wet spring predicted for Indiana — 02 March 2023

• 02 March 2023

Much like the winter season, which has produced warm and relatively wet conditions across most of the state, the Climate Prediction Center is...

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

• 01 March 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 27, 2023 — 01 March 2023

• 01 March 2023

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

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

• 28 February 2023

Diana Dickerson, a veteran family and consumer sciences teacher at Mooresville High School, has long observed that even some of her academically...

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...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 20, 2023 — 24 February 2023

• 24 February 2023

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

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

• 24 February 2023

The Eastern Hellbender is a rapidly declining species throughout the eastern U.S. Government agencies and universities have spent considerable...

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!

Parke County Extension Newsletters — 21 February 2023

• 21 February 2023

FEBRUARY 2025

Recognizing and Managing Poison Hemlock — 17 February 2023

• 17 February 2023

Today I’m highlighting poison hemlock, an invasive weed.

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 13, 2023 — 14 February 2023

• 14 February 2023

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

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...

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

• 13 February 2023

In collaboration with Arizona State University, University of Illinois, and University of Florida, Indiana 4-H received a grant from the...

Managing Garlic Mustard — 10 February 2023

• 10 February 2023

I’m highlighting a pervasive invasive herbaceous plant found in natural areas and in some landscapes in Indiana: garlic mustard.

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

• 10 February 2023

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

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...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast February 6, 2023 — 09 February 2023

• 09 February 2023

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

Babysitter Training — 08 February 2023

• 08 February 2023

Babysitter Training

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

• 07 February 2023

Angela Abbott, the assistant dean for outreach and engagement for the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) and associate director for Purdue...

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

• 03 February 2023

Bill Johnson, professor of weed science in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, impacts a wide audience through his work. Effective...

Invasive Species: Autumn Olive — 03 February 2023

• 03 February 2023

One problematic forest invader is the autumn olive, Elaeagnus umbellata.

Nutrition Education Program — 01 February 2023

• 01 February 2023

Nutrition Education Program (NEP)

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

• 31 January 2023

The inaugural 4-H Day took place at the Indiana Statehouse on February 1, 2022, with a second group visiting in March. This event provides an...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 30, 2023 — 31 January 2023

• 31 January 2023

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

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

• 30 January 2023

The 2023 Ag Women Engage Conference (formerly known as the Midwest Women in Agriculture Conference) begins on Feb. 22 at the new Terre Haute...

Twenty-Five Years of Extension Master Gardeners in Whitley County — 27 January 2023

• 27 January 2023

You may have heard the term ‘Master Gardener’ or ‘Extension Master Gardener’ (EMG), and wondered what that truly meant. As...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 23, 2023 — 27 January 2023

• 27 January 2023

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

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia — 25 January 2023

• 25 January 2023

First Responder Training- Anhydrous Ammonia

Purdue on the Farm — 20 January 2023

• 20 January 2023

Purdue Extension’s Purdue On The Farm program, connects Purdue Extension with its clients and partners through four activities —...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 16, 2023 — 19 January 2023

• 19 January 2023

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

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...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 9, 2023 — 13 January 2023

• 13 January 2023

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

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

• 13 January 2023

NWI Vegetable Growers Series- PARP Credits Available

Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration — 05 January 2023

• 05 January 2023

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA), on Saturday,...

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity — 04 January 2023

• 04 January 2023

ServSafe Manger Exam Opportunity in Marshall County Indiana

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 2, 2023 — 03 January 2023

• 03 January 2023

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast January 2, 2023 — 03 January 2023

• 03 January 2023

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

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.

How Much Snow This Winter? — 01 January 2023

• 01 January 2023

Are you someone who loves to track winter weather and compare it to previous years? Are you one like me who remembers the infamous blizzard of...

2023 News Archive - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Whitley County — 01 January 2023

• 01 January 2023

Find recent agriculture and natural resources-related articles for this year that have cycled off our main pages.

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!

Recycle Your Christmas Tree — 23 December 2022

• 23 December 2022

What can you do with that real Christmas Tree after the holidays? Try one of several recycling options.

Southeast Indiana Judges and Leaders Clinic — 21 December 2022

• 21 December 2022

Have a passion for 4-H? Purdue Extension is offering a hands-on opportunity for Southeast Indiana Judges and Leaders to enhance or develop their...

Indiana PREPared Winter Weather Education — 21 December 2022

• 21 December 2022

With the possible winter storm and bitter cold temperatures arriving later this week, the Indiana PREPared staff has compiled a variety of...

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!

Mistletoe — 16 December 2022

• 16 December 2022

Many folks think of mistletoe as the plastic greenery you can buy to hang up at holiday parties that couples use as an excuse for smooching...

Top Farmer Conference focuses on positioning strategies in 2023 — 14 December 2022

• 14 December 2022

Farmers can stimulate their thinking about agriculture’s future and how to position their farm to be successful in the years ahead at Purdue...

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...

Workshop to guide farm families through generational transitions — 07 December 2022

• 07 December 2022

To successfully guide a farm operation from generation to generation, farm owners and families need to have a plan for where they are going and...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast November 28, 2022 — 05 December 2022

• 05 December 2022

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

The House Mouse — 02 December 2022

• 02 December 2022

The most common rodent pest in structures is the house mouse, Mus musculus. House mice exist in all 50 states of the U.S. When seen, some people...

Purdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring — 02 December 2022

• 02 December 2022

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

Purdue Extension Annual Meeting — 29 November 2022

• 29 November 2022

Wet winter predicted for Indiana, plus white Christmas predictions — 29 November 2022

• 29 November 2022

Wetter conditions across the state of Indiana are favored for the meteorological winter months of December, January and February. Purdue Extension...

Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo returns in person for vegetable, fruit growers — 20 November 2022

• 20 November 2022

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

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.

How to Cook a Turkey the Day before Serving it — 16 November 2022

• 16 November 2022

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

Nutrition Education Program — 16 November 2022

• 16 November 2022

USDA, APLU & Cooperative Extension Award Top Honor to Purdue Extension Enologist — 08 November 2022

• 08 November 2022

Christian Butzke, Purdue Extension Enologist, Purdue Food Science professor and Purdue Agriculture Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellow was named...

Conference to offer insights into advanced grazing research — 08 November 2022

• 08 November 2022

The Heart of America Grazing Conference will take place Feb. 20-21 at the Ferdinand Community Center in Ferdinand. Hosted by the Indiana Forage...

Be Vigilant – It’s Prime Time for Deer-Vehicle Collisions — 04 November 2022

• 04 November 2022

Many readers have either had a deer-vehicle collision or known someone who has. While these accidents cannot all be prevented, experts offered some...

Save the Date for Pancake Day — 02 November 2022

• 02 November 2022

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.

This Home Invader Stinks — 28 October 2022

• 28 October 2022

Most homeowners in northern Indiana are now quite familiar with the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys. After enduring the great...

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...

Freeze Date Tool Offers Historical Reference to Growers — 21 October 2022

• 21 October 2022

The Midwestern Regional Climate Center, based at Purdue University, recently released a freeze date tool. It makes it easy to find historical...

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

Full ride scholarship allows Animal Science students to REACH for their dreams — 20 October 2022

• 20 October 2022

To meet the demand for animal science graduates within Indiana’s poultry industry, Purdue’s College of Agriculture has created a...

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

Evergreen Needles Don’t Last Forever — 14 October 2022

• 14 October 2022

Evergreen needles don’t last forever, and some trees lose their needles every single year! If you have conifers in your landscape, I hope...

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

Boxelder Bugs May Be “Knocking” on Your Door — 07 October 2022

• 07 October 2022

I don’t know about your household, but at mine, the boxelder bugs are knocking (so to speak) on our door wanting in. If you have a boxelder...

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...

Growing and Giving with PEMC Master Gardeners — 22 September 2022

• 22 September 2022

Livestock producers invited to Purdue Fencing School — 21 September 2022

• 21 September 2022

The Purdue Fencing School will be held at the Southern Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center, 11371 East Purdue Farm Road, Dubois, Ind., on October 8,...

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 19, 2022 — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

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

September & October 2022 Newsletter — 19 September 2022

• 19 September 2022

Purdue Extension Jennings County 2022 September & October Newsletter.

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 12, 2022 — 12 September 2022

• 12 September 2022

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

Clay County Health & Human Sciences — 07 September 2022

• 07 September 2022

Clay County Health & Human Sciences Information

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate — 06 September 2022

• 06 September 2022

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

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.,...

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast September 5, 2022 — 05 September 2022

• 05 September 2022

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

Jams and Jellies Class — 30 August 2022

• 30 August 2022

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

Purdue Extension Martin County Blast August 29, 2022 — 29 August 2022

• 29 August 2022

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

Large Spots on Maple Leaves that Look Like Tar — 26 August 2022

• 26 August 2022

As popular as these trees are, people become alarmed about this time of year when the leaves on some of these maple trees have large black spots...

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

• 25 August 2022

September-October Newton County Extension Newsletter — 25 August 2022

• 25 August 2022

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.

Registration open for Purdue Digital Ag Showcase on Sept. 8 — 22 August 2022

• 22 August 2022

Join Purdue experts for the Digital Ag Showcase on Sept. 8 at the Beck Agricultural Center in West Lafayette.

New Invasive Insect Pest Found in Northern Indiana — 19 August 2022

• 19 August 2022

Last August, I wrote about an invasive insect pest new to Indiana that was found in far southeastern Indiana, implying that it may take some time...

Bees and Wasps in and Around Homes — 12 August 2022

• 12 August 2022

Recent calls to the Purdue Extension office have prompted me to re-visit a topic I have written about before: bees or wasps that form an elaborate...