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  • Jacki Bishop
  • February 24, 2025

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

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2026 January/February Extension Connection - call the Extension Office at 260-244-7615 with your email address OR email bishop87@purdue.edu to get your copy email to you. 

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