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Agriculture

Selecting a Fresh Christmas Tree — 01 December 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 01 December 2025
Agriculture Community

Code Red: A Contingency Planning Tool — 24 November 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 24 November 2025
Agriculture

Virtual Workshop Series to Cover Tax Basics, Strategies for Farmers — 17 November 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 17 November 2025
Agriculture

Program to Assist Ag Producers with Farm Finances — 03 November 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 03 November 2025
Garden

Seasonal Flowers — 20 October 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 20 October 2025
4-H Environment

Wild Wonders: Learning Outside the Classroom — 02 October 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 02 October 2025
Agriculture Community

Safety First, Avoid the Worst — 18 September 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 18 September 2025
Garden

Almost Time for Fall Time Fruits — 05 September 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 05 September 2025
Agriculture

Farmland Values & Cash Rent — 21 August 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 21 August 2025
Agriculture Environment

Forestry Field Day Coming Up — 28 July 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 28 July 2025
Garden

Tomato Health — 21 July 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 21 July 2025
Garden

Garden Produce — 14 July 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 14 July 2025
Agriculture

Field Crop Update — 07 July 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 07 July 2025
Garden

Gardening Woes — 26 June 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 26 June 2025
Environment Garden

Dealing with Bites — 12 June 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 12 June 2025
Environment Garden

Landscaping Around a Septic System — 29 May 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 29 May 2025
Environment

Common Pond Issues — 22 May 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 22 May 2025
Environment Agriculture

Be On The Lookout for Poison Hemlock — 12 May 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 12 May 2025
Environment Garden

Stormwater — 11 April 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 11 April 2025
Garden

Crabgrass Control — 27 March 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 27 March 2025
Agriculture

Avian Influenza — 28 February 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 28 February 2025
Garden

Plants with Hearts — 14 February 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 14 February 2025
Environment Garden

Deicer’s Impact on Your Landscape — 21 January 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 21 January 2025
Garden

Congratulations to the Putnam County Master Gardeners! — 20 January 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 20 January 2025
4-H Agriculture

What is Extension? — 06 January 2025

  • Jenna Nees
  • 06 January 2025
Agriculture

Resolutions for a Farmer — 30 December 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 30 December 2024
Agriculture

How Agriculture has Impacted the Holidays — 16 December 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 16 December 2024
Agriculture

Leaving a Lasting Legacy — 09 December 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 09 December 2024
Agriculture Environment

Uniqueness of Trees — 18 November 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 18 November 2024
Agriculture Garden

Fall Time Foliage — 28 October 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 28 October 2024
Health Youth

Embracing the Spooky Season: A Ghoulishly Good Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids — 10 October 2024

  • Bailey York
  • 10 October 2024
Agriculture

Farmland Rental In Indiana Workshop — 07 October 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 07 October 2024
Agriculture

Harvest Time Thoughts — 16 September 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 16 September 2024
Family Community

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

  • Bailey York
  • 09 September 2024
Agriculture

Annual Land Rent Survey Update — 26 August 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 26 August 2024
Agriculture

Be On the Lookout for Field Crop Diseases — 19 August 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 19 August 2024
Garden

Being Hopeful For a Bountiful Tomato Harvest — 22 July 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 22 July 2024
Garden

Purdue Extension Master Gardener Course Starting Soon! — 08 July 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 08 July 2024
Food

Making Cool 4th of July Memories — 27 June 2024

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 27 June 2024
Garden Agriculture

Solving Plant Problems — 16 June 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 16 June 2024
Food

Add Flavor with Herbs and Spices — 05 June 2024

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 05 June 2024
Agriculture

Overcoming Farm Stress — 22 May 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 22 May 2024
Health Food Garden

Plan Ahead for Home Canning this Summer — 15 May 2024

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 15 May 2024
Agriculture

Preparing for Future Disasters — 06 May 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 06 May 2024
Agriculture Garden

Master Gardeners Offer Free Seeds — 30 April 2024

  • Jane Jackson, Putnam County Master Gardener
  • 30 April 2024
Food Health

Foods to Improve Your Skin Health — 29 April 2024

  • Abbi Smith
  • 29 April 2024
Environment Agriculture

Understanding Your Forest Inventory — 15 April 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 15 April 2024
Food Garden

Gear up for Gardening — 08 April 2024

  • Abbi Smith
  • 08 April 2024
Agriculture Garden

Join in the Fight Against Invasive Plants — 25 March 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 25 March 2024
Family Food

Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers — 18 March 2024

  • Abbi Smith
  • 18 March 2024
Agriculture

Join Purdue Extension for an Upcoming Ag Law Program on March 15th — 04 March 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 04 March 2024
Food

February: National Canned Food Month — 26 February 2024

  • Abbi Smith
  • 26 February 2024
Food

“The Big Game” Plan for Healthy Eating — 01 February 2024

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 01 February 2024
Agriculture

Dealing with Livestock During the Winter — 22 January 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 22 January 2024
Health Food

Tips for Delicious and Nutritious Soup — 10 January 2024

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 10 January 2024
Agriculture

Additional Farm Tax Information — 01 January 2024

  • Jenna Nees
  • 01 January 2024
Food

New Year, New You: 4 Tips to a Healthier You — 26 December 2023

  • Abbi Smith
  • 26 December 2023
4-H

Scholarship Application Time — 20 December 2023

  • Mark Evans
  • 20 December 2023
Agriculture

Farm Tax Information — 07 December 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 07 December 2023
Food

Tips for Low-Cost Holiday Meals — 30 November 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 30 November 2023
Agriculture

Fire Safety Concerns — 17 November 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 17 November 2023
Health Food

Thanksgiving Tips for People with Diabetes — 09 November 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 09 November 2023
Agriculture

Virtual Workshop Series to Cover Farm Tax Basics & Farm Tax Strategies — 27 October 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 27 October 2023
Food Health

Calcium Supplement Guidelines — 18 October 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 18 October 2023
Garden

It’s Time for Persimmons — 06 October 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 06 October 2023
Food Family

Taking the Stress Out of Family Meals — 28 September 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 28 September 2023
Garden

Fall Tree Planting — 14 September 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 14 September 2023
Food

All About Cooking Rice — 07 September 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 07 September 2023
Agriculture

Annual Land Rent Survey Update — 24 August 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 24 August 2023
Health

Let Purdue Extension help you “Get WalkIN’” — 17 August 2023

  • Abbi Smith
  • 17 August 2023
Agriculture Garden Food

Summer Produce in Indiana — 27 July 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 27 July 2023
Agriculture Garden

Purdue Extension Master Gardener Course Starting Soon! — 13 July 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 13 July 2023
Health Food

Dining with Diabetes course coming to Roachdale — 06 July 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 06 July 2023
Agriculture

Thoughts on Entering into a Timber Contract — 26 June 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 26 June 2023
Health Education Food

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

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 15 June 2023
Agriculture

Reasons for a Timber Harvest — 06 June 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 06 June 2023
Food Education

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

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 24 May 2023
Agriculture

Digging Through the Weeds on the Internet — 16 May 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 16 May 2023
Food Garden

Home Food Preservation — 04 May 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 04 May 2023
Agriculture

Understanding the Basics of Fence Law — 25 April 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 25 April 2023
Food Health Education

What Does Processed Food Mean? — 13 April 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 13 April 2023
Agriculture

A Glance at Forestry Management — 03 April 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 03 April 2023
Education

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

  • Abbi Smith
  • 16 March 2023
Food Health

Eating Right and Reducing Food Waste — 02 March 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 02 March 2023
Food Health

Foods to Avoid on a Heart Healthy Diet — 09 February 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 09 February 2023
Agriculture

The Joys of Identifying Birds — 30 January 2023

  • Jenna Nees
  • 30 January 2023
Food Education Health Community

Be Heart Smart — 19 January 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 19 January 2023
Food

Making a Meal with What's on Hand — 05 January 2023

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 05 January 2023
Agriculture

Succession Planning Workshop Planned — 26 December 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 26 December 2022
Agriculture

The Power of Negotiation and Communication: Land Leasing Strategies for Midwestern Ag Women — 18 December 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 18 December 2022
Health

Walk your Way to Fitness — 07 December 2022

  • Abbi Smith
  • 07 December 2022
Agriculture

Selecting a Fresh Christmas Tree — 28 November 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 28 November 2022
Agriculture

Digging Deeper Into Land Leases — 22 November 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 22 November 2022
Education Food Family

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

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 16 November 2022
Food

Rethinking Lactose Intolerance: A Guide for Including Dairy Foods in the Diet — 26 October 2022

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 26 October 2022
Agriculture

Purdue Extension to Host Workshop for Next Generation of Farmland Seekers — 12 October 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 12 October 2022
Family

Tips for Jumpstarting Estate Planning Conversations — 05 October 2022

  • Abbi Smith
  • 05 October 2022
Agriculture

Land Lease Agreements — 22 September 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 22 September 2022
Food

Keeping “Bagged” Lunches Safe — 14 September 2022

  • Abbi Smith, MA, RD, LD
  • 14 September 2022
Health

Train your Brain: 10 Ways to Keep your Brain Healthy — 06 September 2022

  • Abbi Smith
  • 06 September 2022
Agriculture

Annual Land Rent Survey Saw Increases In 2022 — 01 September 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 01 September 2022
Agriculture

Common Tomato Problems — 10 August 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 10 August 2022
Health

Start Walking for Exercise — 04 August 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 04 August 2022
Agriculture Community

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

  • Jenna Nees
  • 21 July 2022
Food Education

Dining with Diabetes — 13 July 2022

  • Abbi Sampson, RD
  • 13 July 2022
Family

Inflation-Fighting Tips from a Rutgers Cooperative Extension Webinar — 29 June 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 29 June 2022
Environment Agriculture

PROVIDING POLLINATOR HABITATS — 23 June 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 23 June 2022
Agriculture

COMMON POND ISSUES — 09 June 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 09 June 2022
Agriculture

Be Aware of Poison Hemlock — 06 June 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 06 June 2022
Food

Safe Home Food Preservation Practices — 25 May 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 25 May 2022
Agriculture

RULES OF THUMB FOR MANAGING PASTURES — 19 May 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 19 May 2022
Food Agriculture Garden

New Law for Home-Based Vendors — 11 May 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 11 May 2022
Garden Food

Add Flavor with Herbs and Spices — 27 April 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 27 April 2022
Agriculture

MASTER GARDENER PLANT AUCTION SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH — 26 April 2022

  • 26 April 2022
Agriculture

INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL TRAINING FOR LANDOWNERS COMING UP — 06 April 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 06 April 2022
Health

Managing Stress: Practices to Ease the Tension — 30 March 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 30 March 2022
Agriculture

CONTROLLING CRABGRASS IN HOME LAWNS — 17 March 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 17 March 2022
Health

Be Heart Smart — 09 March 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 09 March 2022
Agriculture

GARDEN FAIR SCHEDULED FOR MARCH — 24 February 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 24 February 2022
Food Community

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

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 16 February 2022
Agriculture

PURDUE EXTENSION PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP FARMERS ACQUIRE MORE FARMLAND — 09 February 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 09 February 2022
Food

“The Big Game” Plan for Healthy Eating — 26 January 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 26 January 2022
Agriculture

PURDUE EXTENSION TO HOST ‘STRATEGIC MARKETING FOR YOUR FARM’S FUTURE’ VIRTUAL PROGRAM — 14 January 2022

  • Jenna Nees
  • 14 January 2022
Food Family

Healthy and Safe Meals Using a Slow Cooker — 05 January 2022

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 05 January 2022
Agriculture Garden

PURDUE EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER COURSE — 21 December 2021

  • Jenna Nees
  • 21 December 2021
Education Family

Six Steps to Later Life Financial Security — 15 December 2021

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 15 December 2021
Agriculture

Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree — 02 December 2021

  • Jenna Nees
  • 02 December 2021
Youth Health

Be an Active Family During the Holidays — 22 November 2021

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 22 November 2021
Agriculture

NUISANCE INSECTS ARE OUT & ABOUT — 12 November 2021

  • Jenna Nees
  • 12 November 2021
Education Health Food

Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers — 03 November 2021

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 03 November 2021
Health Food

Foods to Improve Your Skin Health — 28 October 2021

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 28 October 2021
Agriculture

DIGGING DEEPER INTO LAND LEASES — 25 October 2021

  • Jenna Nees
  • 25 October 2021
Food Garden Agriculture

Can You Eat your Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin? — 13 October 2021

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 13 October 2021
Food

Foods to Improve Your Skin Health — 30 September 2021

  • Abbi Sampson
  • 30 September 2021
Agriculture

Fall Time Fruits — 23 September 2021

  • Jenna Nees
  • 23 September 2021
Agriculture

Fall Armyworm Attacks — 21 September 2021

  • Jenna Nees
  • 21 September 2021
4-H Agriculture

Staying Scam Safe — 06 August 2021

  • Abbigail Sampson
  • 06 August 2021
4-H Agriculture

Mission Impossible or Possible: Can you eat healthy at the fair — 21 July 2021

  • Abbigail Sampson
  • 21 July 2021
4-H Agriculture

Shooting Sports-Firearms (2021) — 19 July 2021

  • 19 July 2021
4-H Agriculture

Computer (2021) — 28 May 2021

  • 28 May 2021
4-H Agriculture

Floriculture (2021) — 28 May 2021

  • 28 May 2021
4-H Agriculture

Weather and Climate Science (2021) — 28 May 2021

  • 28 May 2021
4-H Agriculture

Grilling Season Kickoff — 24 May 2021

  • Abbigail Sampson
  • 24 May 2021
Agriculture 4-H

Putnam County 4-H Council — 04 November 2020

  • Mark G. Evans
  • 04 November 2020
Agriculture 4-H

2020-21 Putnam 4-H and Exploring 4-H Enrollment — 23 October 2020

  • Mark G. Evans
  • 23 October 2020
Agriculture 4-H

Career Development Events — 17 September 2020

  • Mark G. Evans
  • 17 September 2020
4-H Agriculture

2021-22 4-H Barn Superintendents Selected — 09 September 2020

  • 09 September 2020
4-H Agriculture

2020 State Fair/State Fair Alt. results — 31 July 2020

  • Kimberly S. Beadles
  • 31 July 2020
Agriculture 4-H

Endeavor's Putnam County 4-H Fair Streaming — 10 July 2020

  • Mark G. Evans
  • 10 July 2020