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The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) supports limited-resource families and individuals who face barriers to healthy eating and active living. Our priority audiences include: parents ...
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UAV trainings take careers, learning to new heights

Extension educator Heidi Potter has learned that flying drones is easy when you have the right training. Potter is now one of ...
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Using Wood Ash in the Garden

If you have a fireplace or wood stove that has helped your family stay warm this winter, what do you do with the leftover wood ashes? They can be spread in the garden, but a retired Purdue Extension ...
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Purdue Extension virtual workshop series offers strategies to future-proof farms

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Extension invites Indiana farmers and agricultural families to attend the virtual series “Farm Shield: Protecting Your Legacy from Life’s Uncertainties.” Farm Shield ...
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Purdue Extension conference to feature speakers, trade show tailored to small farmers, horticulture producers

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The 2026 Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 3-5. This year’s merged conference, hosted by Purdue ...
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Expo on Feb. 17 showcases assistive technology for agriculture

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Assistive technologies are critical for the success of farmers with disabilities and other functional limitations. As the average age of farmers increases, more producers can ...
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Emergency preparedness and response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu

After Indiana’s outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in January 2025, Adams County Purdue Extension educator Brad Kohlhagen began receiving almost daily telephone calls, especially ...
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4-H Summer Assistants

Are you interested in supporting Hendricks County 4-H in the Extension Office this summer? We are hiring 2 full time positions from mid-may to late-july, typically between 10 to 11 weeks depending on ...
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2025 Extension News and Stories

Purdue Extension to present engaging educational activities for all at Indiana State Fair Olivia De Young and Devyn Raver 16 July 2025 ...
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2026 Hamilton County 4-H Council Elections

Townships with open Hamilton County 4-H Council positions for 2026 are Adams, Clay, Washington, Wayne, White River, and At-Large. 4-H families will be able to vote for their township representative as ...
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Supporting veterans year-round with resources for success

Returning home from military service can be challenging, whether soldiers served overseas or remained stateside. Life at home has a different cadence. Entering the workforce again can feel strange.
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Meal prep made easy with AI: Tips from an Extension educator

Unsure what to make for dinner, you check your kitchen. A loaf of bread. A bag of baby carrots. A can of pumpkin puree. A package of chicken broth. You can’t think of any recipes, but it could turn ...