Purdue Extension Martin County Blast 2-6-23
COOKIES AND CANVAS EVENT – SIGN UP NOW!
The Martin County 4-H Jr. Leaders are presenting a Cookies & Canvas Event! The painting experience will be led by Mya Miller, Miss Martin County 2022 and 4th Runner Up Indiana State Fair.
When: Sunday, February 26, 2023
Time: 2 pm EST
Location: Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds, Community Building, 2668 US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN
RSVP: by Friday, February 17th to 812-295-2412 or by visiting the Martin County Purdue Extension Office.
Walk ins will be accepted on the day of the event as long as enough supplies are available. No guarantees if not registered by February 17th so please register early!
$10 per person donation, includes all painting items and refreshments. Provide requests for accommodations or special dietary needs request by February 17th to 812-295-2412.
4-H CLOVER CALL PODCAST: MARTIN COUNTY HIGHLIGHTED
The January Clover Call podcast ( https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/podcasts/clover-call-podcast.html) highlights some of the 2022 Indiana 4-H Volunteer Awards of Excellence recipients, including 4-H Volunteer Rhonda Sanders! In the podcast, awardees share some of their volunteer activities related to the 4-H program.
Nominations are open for the 2023 Indiana 4-H Volunteer Award of Excellence. Visit the Volunteer – Volunteer Recognition tab on the 4-H Website for more information: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/volunteer/recognition/index.html.
2023 AREA 3 LIVESTOCK CLINIC
Join us to learn about 4-H livestock projects and how to improve your showmanship skills and husbandry practices!
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2023
TIME: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
WHERE: Warrick County 4-H Center – Alcoa Building
COST: $5.00 per member (No cost for Warrick County 4-Hers)
RSVP: Call or Text: Elizabeth Butcher – 812-202-5552 or Jessie Hope – 812-686-5155
LUNCH: Fazolis - Spaghetti, Fettuccini and Breadsticks
Topics include:
Networking: Meet fellow 4-Hers from across Area 3
Stock Selection: Learn what to look for in stock when selecting your show animals.
Nutrition/Animal Health: An industry expert will discuss the most important things to focus on when feeding livestock.
Showmanship Techniques: Everything you need to know to be successful in the show ring
NOTE: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Wendy Cuiksa at 812-462-3371 prior to the workshop.
Lawrence County 4-h Rabbit Renegades Open Rabbit Show MARCH 10 & 11, 2023
WHERE: Lawrence County Expo Hall
COST: $4 pre-registration per rabbit per show
REGISTRATION: Email to tnisley@comcast.com
INFORMATION: Please contact Keri Barker: Phone: 812-276-1428 Email: kbarker185@msn.com
This is for Single All Breeds O/Y on 3-10-23 and Triple All Breeds O/Y on 3/11/23
Unlimited Specialties
There will be a silent auction and concessions. This show helps support the Lawrence County 4-H Rabbit Club
AREA 9 LIVESTOCK JUDGING INVITATIONAL CONTEST APRIL 18, 2023
WHERE: Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds
TIME: 10:00 am EST
REGISTRATION: 9:30 am to 10:00 am EST
COST: $10.00 Per youth participant
FOR INFORMATION: Contact Ashlee Davis – davi1730@purdue.edu or Mercedes Brunton – brunton@purdue.edu
HORSE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS - SPRINT 2023 DATES
4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest – March 25th at Purdue University, West Lafayette
4-H Horse Communications Contest- April 13th held Virtually
4-H and FFA Horse Judging- May 6th at Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds
2023 MARTIN COUNTY 4-H FAIR – FRIDAY, JULY 7 TO TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023
2023 INDIANA STATE FAIR – JULY 28 – AUGUST 20, 2023 Closed Monday & Tuesdays
Upcoming sessions of the 4-H VOLUNTEER Leader Training Series
All are invited to the following Professional Development 4-H Volunteer Leader Training Series. Current leaders and prospective new leaders are targeted, ANYONE AND EVERYONE with an interest is welcome to attend! RSVP requested but not required: Dena Held at heldd@purdue.edu or 812-295-2412. Each session is stand alone, so attend one, some or all!
Thursday, February 23, 2023 6 pm – 4-H Club Charters for Horse & Pony Club Tractor Club and Jr. Leaders will be presented
Thursday, March 9, 2023 6 pm
Thursday, March 30, 2023 6 pm
Location: Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds, Community Learning Center, 2666 US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN
Adult Volunteer Enrollment and Certification
All adult volunteers must re-enroll to obtain certification for 2022-2023 programming season. Enrollment opened October 1, 2021. Please log onto http://v2.4honline.com and complete your profile. If you have any questions, please call 812-295-2412 or email heldd@purdue.edu.
VOLUNTEER opportunities
Have you ever thought about a talent you have or a talent you want to develop alongside youth in the 4-H Program? Purdue Extension & Martin County 4-H is seeking adults to work to MAKE THE BEST BETTER through 4-H programs. Contact Dena to explore how to work together in this way. No matter how much time you have, volunteering with 4-H makes a difference by helping youth explore and discover the skills they need to lead for a lifetime. There are lots of ways to get involved! Currently, 4-H Club Leaders are needed for All Terrain Vehicle Program, Shooting Sports and STEM/Robotics. Various content specialist and general volunteers are also needed.
Parents, family and adult friends of 4-H members are often a natural fit to help with programming and is one way to spending quality time with the youth in your lives!
MARTIN COUNTY SEEKS ATV LEADERS: TRAINING APRIL 1ST
The 2023 4-H ATV safety skills assessment training will occur Saturday, April 1 at the Putnam County 4-H Fairgrounds. Pre-registration is required through 4-H Online. The $25.00 registration fee includes training materials and lunch. 4-H adult volunteers will be reimbursed their Indiana OHV/ORV safety certification fee. Indiana 4-H skills assessment and Indiana OHV/ORV certifications do not require renewal. The training flyer is attached and available on the 4-H ATV Safety web page.
4-H Academy @ Purdue
bit.ly/in4hacademy
State 4-H Band & Chorus wORKSHOPS
bit.ly/inband4h; bit.ly/in4hchorus
4-H Round-Up
bit.ly/4hroundup
State Fair Exhibit Hall Workers
purdue.ag/in4hehw
Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit 2023
purdue.ag/in4hsummit
National 4-H Youth Congress 2023
purdue.ag/national4hcongress
Career Development Events
purdue.ag/4hcde
Subject Areas include:
State 4-H Junior Leader Conference
Facebook: @4HSJLC; purdue.ag/4hsjlc
Those who want to learn new leadership skills for themselves and others.
Those willing to share the knowledge they gain with those at home.
Those who want to meet new friends from around Indiana.
Those who want to have fun!
Skill Sessions
State Park Group meetings
General Sessions
Skits/Talent Show
Recreation
Banquet and Dance
Installation Ceremony for Jr. Leader Council
Citizenship Washington Focus
purdue.ag/4hcwf
Communications Events at the Indiana State Fair
purdue.ag/4hcommunications
National 4-H Dairy Conference
https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/national-programs/national-4-h-dairy-conference.html
PURDUE FAST START FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
One way to earn admission into Purdue University is through Fast Start. Indiana Students can take the Modern States online courses for free. Those who pass a minimum of five corresponding College Board CLEP exams and meet Purdue’s standard admission requirements are assured admission to Purdue and designated Klinsky Scholars. CLEP testing centers are now open along with online options. The Purdue Extension Martin County Office staff are available to help local students access this opportunity!
AGRICULTURE WINTER WORKSHOPS – MONDAY NIGHTS IN FEBRUARY
Purdue Extension Gibson County will host Winter Workshops again this year at Gibson Southern High School. Workshops will be each Monday in February located in the cafeteria and will all start at 6pm CST/7PM EST. Workshops will cover a variety of topics relevant to local farmers, provide opportunity for discussion and continued learning.
Feb 6th – Weed Management Outlook by Marcelo Zimmer
Feb 13th – Farm Bureau Policy Discussion & FSA Update – Pizza provided
Feb 20th – Digital Agriculture – Drones, Data & So Much More by Mark Carter – PARP & Meal
Feb 27th – Weather, Climate & Soil Health by Hans Schmitz
Everyone is welcome to attend, no RSVP necessary. Call 812-385-3491 with questions or accommodation requests.
PRESSURE CANNING CLASS
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 12-4 PM ET
Where: VU Shircliff Humanities Bldg, Room A204 (130 E. Harrison St. Vincennes, IN)
What:
Cost: $25 or $40 for two people registering at the same time
Register by sending the following information to Purdue Extension – Knox County 4259 N. Purdue Rd., Vincennes, IN 47591. Make check payable to Purdue Education Fund. Sponsorships are available; inquire at 812-882-3509
If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this program, please contact Tonya at 812-882-3509 at least 10 business days prior to the event.
SRATEGIES FOR ESTATE PLANNING
Are you wondering where to begin when it comes to estate planning? If so, you’re not alone.
Learn more about estate planning goals, the difference between wills and trusts, advance directives and their importance, and organizing your important documents.
WHEN: February 23, 2023
TIME: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
WHERE: Owen County Purdue Extension Office
CONTACT PERSON: Jamie Jo Lowder, Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator
Email Address: lowderO@purdue.edu Ph Number: 812-829-5020
More details available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/owen/2023/02/strategies-for-estate-planning.html
PORK QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS (PQA+) TRAINING FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Purdue Extension will again be hosting Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) training for Indiana pork producers. Training will occur on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds Clover Pavilion at 4157 S. SR 162, Huntingburg, IN 47542.
Registration for testing materials is required prior to the event at http://bit.ly/3Y18857 or through the Purdue Extension - Dubois County office at duboisces@purdue.edu or at ph.(812) 482-1782. There is no fee to attend, but producers requesting certification need to bring their PQA+ license number
Junior Pork Day at Purdue: Saturday, March 4, 2023
Location: Land O’ Lakes, Inc. Center Lobby (New Animal Sciences Meats Lab), Purdue University, 720 University Clinic Drive (off Harrison St.), West Lafayette, IN 47907
Registration Time: 8:30 am EST
Registration Fee: $5.00
This program is being supported by the Indiana Swine Breed Associations, Indiana Pork Producers Assoc., NSR, NJSA, and the Purdue University Animal Sciences and 4-H Departments. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Dr. Brian Richert – Extension Swine Specialist at 765-494-4837, brichert@purdue.edu or Courtney Stierwalt -4-H Extension Specialist at 765-494-8435, dickerso@purdue.edu
The Purdue Extension Digital Ready Businesses program is designed to help small businesses learn to leverage online tools and services to grow their business. Workshops are designed to take about an hour and include a presentation from a trained Extension educator, activities, handouts and more. Register for one or more of these virtual workshops to take advantage of digital tools to grow your business.
**If your business is in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Delaware, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Lawrence, Montgomery, Morgan, Noble, Steuben, Vanderburgh, Wabash, Wells, or Whitley County, there is no charge for the workshops, grants received by the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC) and by AT&T have covered the program fees.
Topic and upcoming session dates
Question: Contact Daniel Walker at walke422@purdue.edu and visit www.cdext.purdue.edu/dr
Bobcats have been reported from almost every Indiana county but are most common in southern and west-central Indiana. A study conducted by the DNR in south-central Indiana revealed that bobcats are capable of dispersing up to 100 miles from where they were born. The DNR collects reports of bobcat sightings, trail-camera photos, and mortalities. Bobcat reports are also collected through the annual Archer’s Index, in which volunteer deer bow hunters
report the number of hours they hunted and the species they saw while hunting. Snapshot Indiana, a citizen-science trail-camera survey, also helps document bobcat presence in some areas.
Bobcats prefer forested areas that have brushy areas, fields, or clear cuts that are beginning to regrow mixed in. Female bobcat home ranges may vary from 6–12 square miles, and male bobcat home ranges may vary from 30–75 square miles. Bobcats are primarily nocturnal, hunting and moving during early-morning and late-evening hours; however, seeing a bobcat during the day is not cause for concern.
To identify and learn more about Bobcat, please visit the Bobcat basics: Indiana’s Only Native Wild Cat.
Resources
A Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management Plan, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
Managing Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer, The Education Store
Woodland Stewardship for Landowners, Playlist, Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube channel
A Woodland Management Moment, Purdue Extension – FNR playlist
Wildlife Habitat Hint, Purdue Extension – FNR playlist
Ask an Expert: Wildlife Food Plots, Video, Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube channel
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
MARTIN COUNTY 4-H FAIR 2023 4-H Related Schedule of Activities
*More activities to be added/subject to change*
Wednesday- Friday, April 26-April 28
8:00 am – 4:00 pm 4-H Swine tags to be picked up
Friday, April 28
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Martin County 4-H Animal tagging day for cattle, sheep & goats
(No new livestock tags will be distributed after April 28)
Thursday, May 11
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 4-H Poultry Bleed & 4-H Rabbit Tattooing
Monday, May 15
All 4-H project drop/add on v2.4honline.com
All 4-H animals must be identified on v2.4honline.com
Equine Health forms & applicable leases are due
June 1-June 20
All 4-H exhibits for the fair must be entered on FairEntry.com
Saturday, June 10
9:00 am 4-H Tractor Contest – All Disciplines
Tuesday, June 27
6:00 pm Set up at 4-H Fairgrounds for all 4-Hers, Leaders & Volunteers – check in & out at the tree
Thursday, June 29
3:30 pm 4-H Fashion Revue Judging, at the Community Learning Center
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Static Project Exhibit Check-In Judging at the Community Building
Includes Mini 4-H exhibits (excludes 4-H foods, 4-H garden and 4-H floriculture)
Saturday, July 1
All livestock purebred animal registration papers due
Quality Assurance training certificates for cattle, swine, sheep, goat, rabbit & poultry exhibitors are due
Health forms for felines & poultry are due
Wednesday, July 5
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 4-H floriculture, 4-H foods & 4-H garden projects exhibit check in
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm All Open Class Exhibits Check-In
Thursday, July 6
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 4-H Livestock Check-In
Friday, July 7
6:00 pm -7:30 pm 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 1
Friday, July 7
3:00 pm 4-H Cat Show in The Emergency Management Building
5:00 pm Community Building and vendors Opens
6:30 pm Queen Contest, 4-H Fashion Revue & Mini Sewing Modeling
Saturday, July 8
6:30 am – 7:00 am 4-H Horse & Pony Check-In Option 2
9:00 am Community Building Opens
9:00 am 4-H Beef & Dairy Show
9:00 am 4-H Horse & Pony Show
1:00 pm 4-H Rabbit Show
5:30 pm 4-H Poultry Show
Sunday, July 9
1:00 pm Community Building Opens
6:00 pm 4-H Goat & Sheep Show
Monday, July 10
5:00pm Community Building Opens
5:00 pm Oreo stacking and watermelon seed contest by Martin County 4-H Jr. Leaders
6:00pm 4-H Swine Show
Tuesday, July 11
5:00 pm Community Building Opens
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Projects released & 4-H gratitude station Opens
5:30 pm 4-H Supreme Showmanship
7:00 pm 4-H Ten year and Last Year Member Recognition
7:00 pm – 745 pm 4-H Projects released & 4-H gratitude station Opens
7:15 pm 4-H Livestock Auction
Wednesday, July 12
6:30 pm Clean up *All 4-H members & 4-H volunteers/leaders*
Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 21
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Static projects (except foods) for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or as individually scheduled by calling 812-295-2412.
Tuesday, August 1
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Foods projects for the Indiana State Fair are to be provided to the Extension Office or as individually scheduled by calling 812-295-2412.