The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly be the defining economic event of 2020 and beyond, and has brought uncertainty to markets around the world....
The Indiana Small Farm Conference — Indiana’s premier annual event for the state’s small and diversified farming community...
Next-generation farmers and business partners are encouraged to join Purdue Extension for an eight-session interactive series “Grow Your Farm...
A wonderful and easy way to consume fruits and vegetables is a MyPlate Snack platter. Load up a large plate or tray with your favorite fruits,...
White County 4-H Project Record Sheets
White County 4-H Swine Activities Select the the link below appropriate for the grade in school you were in when you enrolled in 4-H for this year.
White County 4-H Rabbit Activities Click the link for the Rabbit Activities appropriate for your grade (grade you were enrolled in when you...
White County 4-H Sheep Activities Click the link for the Rabbit Activities appropriate for your grade (grade you were enrolled in when you...
White County 4-H Goat Project Activities Select the link below for the appropriate grade level activities. Level 1 - grades 3-5 Level 2 -...
"How to" information for making and using icing as decoration for cakes, cookies, etc. A project that can be done individually or in a...
4-H Beef Project Activities Select the appropriate activity for your grade (grade you were in when you enrolled).
Looking for that perfect gift for a gardening loved one? Or perhaps you’d like to treat yourself! Join Purdue Extension Educators for...
Farm women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets, and opportunities to a new wave of farmers...
2020-2021 Enrollment Instructions
With holiday travel being severely impacted this year, and many families staying home versus gathering at their typical meeting places, perhaps you...
Giving gifts is a tradition for many holidays. Since ancient times, it seems that people the world over have celebrated holidays and festivals for...
White County 2021 Summer Assistant
As many households come up with plans for celebrating the holidays this year, extra care should be given for in-person festivities.
In an effort to keep Indiana farmers up to date on the ever changing agricultural economy, Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture will be...
Two weeks ago, we discussed the benefits of soil sampling during the fall. This week, we will try and answer the question, will I need to fertilize...
Thanksgiving is usually a time for families to gather and enjoy each other – not suffer from food poisoning! If you choose to get together as...
The following is from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As our numbers of COVID-19 continue to increase across the area, state and nation and...
Upcoming Program Offering Private Applicator Recertification Points
This fall’s mild weather has allowed farmers to plug along with harvest, with many already done or nearing completion. With suitable weather...
Fall is a great time to prepare your heating systems for the winter months ahead. Whether your home uses a radiator or a furnace, The American...
Your appliances are only as energy efficient as the way you use them. Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household energy use, with...
The Purdue Extension Land Lease Team is hosting two virtual workshops for landowners and farmers to learn more about farmland leases, legal aspects...
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is almost over. We have survived one of the strangest years ever, and we made the best of a difficult year in...
As farmers wrap up this year’s harvest and auger in the last few bushels of grain into the bin, their attention will turn to managing that...
The Purdue Extension – White County office will be offering Dining with Diabetes sessions virtually beginning Tuesdays, November...
Have you been outside recently and experienced a painful bite, only to find a barely visible, tiny black bug on your skin? The culprit was most...
Are you interested in becoming a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) remote pilot or are already flying without the Federal Aviation...
Experts in data science and digital agriculture at Purdue University are presenting a series of digital agriculture webinars each Thursday this...
Most of us have heard we should have half of our plate or meal consist of vegetables or fruits. Eating vegetables is important because they provide...
4H Online 2.0 is ready to go! Thank you for your patience as we work through the technical difficulties. Please use this reference guide when...
Cleaning with kids can feel like an impossible venture but with the right approach and age-appropriate tasks, kids can learn how to help out around...
It seems that for much of the summer we were receiving just enough rain to keep the lawn mowers running, but not much extra. Lately, the rain has...
As farmers around the state are pulling their combines into fields for the first time this fall, they are finding out that they may not be done...
Now that Indiana is moving into stage 5 of the ‘Back on Track’ plan and as a part of that group sizes are not limited, the potential...
An eating plan that helps manage your weight includes a variety of healthy foods. Add an array of colors to your plate and think of it as eating...
Combines are beginning to roll around White County, and as National Farm Safety Week is acknowledged across the U.S. now is a good time to remind...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about lunchtime. For some of us, the kitchen table has become an unexpected office or leaning space for...
On October 1st, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting orders for their annual tree seedling sale. Tree seedlings...
Want a great start to next summer? Spend some time now returning warm weather gear to its best possible state before you store it away....
In a typical year, I would be using this space to promote our upcoming annual Ag Outlook Breakfast, a program designed to help farmers interpret...
Another seasonal resource I like to point people to is Purdue’s Consumer Horticulture website, which can be accessed here:...
If you have children in your home, you know how quickly, now that they are back in school, the evening can be consumed with getting everything done...
Conditions have been mostly favorable for crops throughout the growing season this year, however this also means that the setting is ripe for...
WHIN Region COVID-19 Impact Survey
The annual Crops Field Day at ACRE (Agronomy Center for Research and Education) will be going virtual this year, providing farmers and...
We’ve been hearing a lot about disinfectants lately. Wipes and sprays are in high demand and frequently recommended for protecting us from...
Homeowners may be noticing the dreaded crabgrass weed taking hold in their lawns this time of year, and unfortunately this hard to kill weed may...
Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends. But it can be risky – or even deadly...
August - September Extension Homemakers Newsletter
After being cooped up for months, it seems unfair to also go without a summer or fall vacation. However, many of the risks of COVID-19 can be...
If you get sunscreen on your clothes, floors or car seats, don’t worry! There are some easy ways to clean it off. Below are some pointers,...
For many of us, our cleaning routines have changed in the past few months. According to a survey conducted by Ipsos, eight in ten Americans have...
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Purdue Extension will be offering a state-wide virtual Master Gardener program this fall. The series will be held...
The Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is sponsoring a program that will allow Indiana businesses (farmers, agricultural dealers, cities...
Japanese beetles are out in full force this year and causing a lot of damage to landscapes, trees, gardens and row crops around the state.
2020 Swine showbill is ready for viewing
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an interest in gardening around the world. People are more interested in being able to take care of themselves,...
5 Tips for Working Remotely from Home and Caring for Children During COVID-19
It may seem silly to offer advice on how to properly water a garden, but experienced gardeners will tell you, there is more to it than one might...