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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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Come to the 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show

The Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 13-15 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The Farm Show will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on January 13, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on ...
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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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2026 Spring Garden Clinic Returns February

The Marion County Master Gardener Association invites gardeners of all experience levels to attend the 2026 Spring Garden Clinic, a full-day educational event packed with research-based gardening ...
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Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Awarded IRS-Sponsored Vita Grant; Program Expands To Serve More Indiana Communities

Indianapolis, IN (November 7, 2025) — Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service (Purdue Extension) is proud to announce it has been awarded the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Grant ...
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October Announcements

The new federal rules require that all online PDFs meet ADA accessibility standards by April 2026. ADA accessibility refers to making places, services, and digital content usable and accessible to ...
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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 ...
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Kill the Shrubs: A Guide to Fall Removal of Invasive Honeysuckle

You’ll know invasive Asian Bush Honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.) by their: Opposite leaf arrangement (leaves grow in pairs opposite each other). Fall fruit—usually bright red paired berries. This photo ...
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Hoosier Sheep Symposium coming to Purdue Sept. 20

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development and the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA) are jointly sponsoring the annual Hoosier Sheep Symposium on Sept. 20 in Purdue ...
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Community Unites to Build Award-Winning Park

After nine years in the making, J. Long Memorial Second Street Park made its grand opening to the residents of Connersville, Indiana. Once outdated and unsafe, the park has been transformed into an ...
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Ribbons and Records: The History of 4-H Awards and Recognition

It was 1914 and a fifteen-year-old 4-H award winner was thrilled to be in Washington D.C. She was given the honor of meeting President Woodrow Wilson at the White House. He grasped her hand to greet ...
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Compassion & Resilience Education at Work

As concerns about mental health and substance use rise in the United States, many organizations want new or expanded education and resources for employee mental health and well-being. To help meet ...