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Chick Embryology in the Classroom

Designed for students from grades two to five, the Chick Embryology Program allows youth to observe the life cycle of a chick, from egg to hatchling, by placing an incubator right in the classroom.
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4-H Online Help Documents

Help documents for 4-H Online. Includes: -Enrolling a new family -Enrolling a new youth member -Enrolling a new adult volunteer -Re-enrolling a returning member ...
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Plant Disease Symptoms You Could Notice in Your Home Landscape

Above: Hosta with symptoms of leaf spots and necrosis. Do your landscape plants have cankers, mosaics, galls, mummies, or witches’ brooms? These and other symptoms are often hard for the average ...
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New-to-Indiana soybean disease may plague Hoosier farmers

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Red crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, has spread to Indiana fields. Symptoms of the disease resemble those of other diseases, such as sudden death ...
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Now Hiring a Program Assistant

We are searching for a qualified individual to join the Jefferson County office as a program assistant. This full time position will support 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources ...
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Save the Date for Pancake Day

If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please email us at [email protected] ...
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Invasive Species: Autumn Olive

As we progress toward national invasive species awareness week Feb. 20-26, I thought I’d highlight a few invasive species we’re dealing with here in northeastern Indiana over the next few weeks. One ...
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Come to the 2024 Fort Wayne Farm Show

The Fort Wayne Farm Show is set for January 16-18, 2024 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The Farm Show will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM on January 16, 9 AM to 8 PM on January 17, ...
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Should Gardeners Hope for Snow?

I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the less I like snow. But, from a gardening standpoint, should we hope for snow? The answer to that question will vary from gardener to gardener. Generally ...
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Wheat in Indiana – How is it Used?

As wheat harvest in Indiana approaches completion, one might ask, “How is our wheat used?” It can be fed to livestock, and it is used in several types of foods. However, it may surprise you to learn ...
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2024 Whitley County 4-H Fair & Indiana State Fair Results

Whitley County 4-H Fair may be over, but we can still celebrate all the of the hard work and determination of our Whitley County 4-H members all year long! Click on the words below to see how well all ...
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Helping Those Most in Need

As we enter the 'holiday season,' I encourage you to reflect on how you can make a positive difference in the lives of those who need support beyond current levels and how you might guide them so they ...