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Big Changes for 2027 Fair!

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board has announced that it will be starting a big expansion project extending the Poultry Barn and Rabbit Barn. The Swine Club will be moving out of its current barn and ...
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4-H Member Resources

If you would like to donate to support Vanderburgh County 4-H, participate in the 4-H Council's annual fund drive. You can find out how to donate here. The 4-H Link newsletter is where you will find ...
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Purdue Extension to present engaging educational activities for all at Indiana State Fair

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 7 with the theme “Always a Hit,” presented by the Indianapolis Indians. Fairgoers will hear from Purdue University experts about everything ...
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Purdue Extension announces Regional Operations Leaders

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Angie Abbott, associate dean and director of Purdue Extension, has announced the 23 Extension staff who began their roles as Regional Operations Leaders, effective June 1. These ...
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More than community gardens: How urban farming is expanding in Indiana

As more Indiana residents move to cities and suburbs, they have found ways to stay connected to agriculture — raising chickens, growing small pots of tomatoes and contributing to community-managed ...
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Livestock Judging Career Development Event

This event is open to 4-H and FFA members and is designed to teach youth skills to evaluate livestock. Youth must compete and qualify at their regional contest to compete at the state level.
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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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Food Safety Basics

Bacteria can be spread all around the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops and food. Be sure to keep your cooking area clean as possible. Cross-contamination is how ...
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Goal Setting

Would you like to set some goals related to healthy eating, meal planning or eating as a family? Then consider writing them down, using our Goals Handout. When you write down your goals, you have a ...
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Fast-Growing Trees for the Landscape

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...
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Reading Food Labels

Reading labels is easier than you think and can help you make healthy choices. Food labels, or Nutrition Facts, tell you the nutritional content of a food item. The nutritional content is basically ...
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Nutrition Basics

Fruits are a tasty way to add some nutrition to your snacks and meals. Kids love the bright flavors, beautiful colors and different shapes and sizes they come in. Here are some easy tips to help you ...