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Programs of Interest Coming Soon

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

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many people find themselves grappling with a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder...

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Hoosier Hay Contest winners announced at 2024 Hay Quality Seminar

The Indiana Forage Council’s (IFC) Hoosier Hay Contest, which accepted entries from June through September, concluded Nov. 12 at the 2024 Hay...

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Transitioning From Pasture to Hay

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

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Year-End Income Tax Deduction Options

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...

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Look Beyond Soybean Moisture Content in Harvest Loss

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

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Remote Work Certificate Participants Gained Skills for a Virtual Career

Purdue’s Center for Regional Development Research & Policy Insights’ “Impact of Remote Work” suggests better broadband...

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Dec 2024/Jan 2025 Newsletter

The December 2024/January 2025 edition of the Purdue Extension Washington County newsletter is now available.

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Marshall County PARP Meeting

Meeting on Dec. 17

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Marshall Co. Specialty Crop Grower Meeting with Focus on High Tunnel Production

Marshall County Aggie Gathering: Specialty Crop Growers Meeting with focus on high tunnel production. Our focus is on Marshall County growers, but...

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Healthy Farms through Healthcare Access

The goal is to help farmers make informed decisions about these complicated issues.

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Adding Winter Interest and Wildlife Benefits to Your Landscape

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

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November Announcements

From the Director - November 2024

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Purdue Succession Planning Series for Women in Agriculture Kicks Off in January

A Purdue Extension workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies for evaluating and improving farm estate and transition plans.

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ServSafe Training Helps Many Comply with New Food Safety State Laws

Purdue Extension collaborates with the National Restaurant Association to offer ServSafe Manager food safety training and ServSafe Food Handler...

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Posey County 4-H Program - Find all of the 4-H info here you are looking for!!

2024-2025 4-H Enrollment is OPEN Oct 1, 2024-May 15, 2025, visit www.v2.4honline.com to enroll!

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Posey County Ag & Natural Resources News

Find all of your local Ag & Natural Resources news here.

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Developing a Forest Management Plan

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...

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2025 4-H Camp Counselor Applications Now Open!

Want to spend a weekend enjoying 4-H Camp and helping Campers leave with a rewarding experience? Apply today to be a 4-H Camp Counselor!

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Indiana’s premier vegetable and fruit grower’s conference to be held in Hendricks County

The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) will take place Jan. 14-15 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. Current and...

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Helping Professionals and the Public Gain Skills for Healthy Pond Management

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

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Protecting Indiana communities one safety presentation at a time

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

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Understanding Animal Group Names: A Simple Guide to Scientific Terms

Sometimes you and I need help with scientific terms. In today’s article, let’s look at the scientific terms used for animal groups.

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Cheyenee Boggs Feature

A senior at Hamilton Heights High School, Cheyenne Boggs, 17, takes the 4-H skills of time management and public speaking to the next level as she...

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Get Your Farm Off to a Great Start!

Purdue Extension’s Beginning Farmer Program can help put you on a path to success.

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Furniture Production Addresses Workforce Development and Rebuilds Lives in Indiana

Purdue Extension is focusing on workforce development for Indiana’s wood products industry. An approach is to provide potential employment...

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