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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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5 indoor activities for kids that are easy, expert-backed

Keeping young children entertained, especially on cold or rainy days, can be challenging, but Wendy Collingwood, Purdue Extension childcare educator, has some tricks up her sleeve.
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Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA), on Saturday, March 14, at Purdue University’s Sheep Unit.
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Purdue Extension virtual workshop series offers strategies to future-proof farms

Purdue Extension invites Indiana farmers and agricultural families to attend the virtual series “Farm Shield: Protecting Your Legacy from Life’s Uncertainties.” Farm Shield offers practical tools and ...
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Uniting Indiana residents against invasive species

Purdue Extension has helped subdue invasive species ranging from kudzu and emerald ash borer to thousand canker disease and spongy moth. The work continues against new waves of invaders, such as tree ...
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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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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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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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Poultry Farm Biosecurity is Crucial

Recent cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in some of our northern-most Indiana counties have been devastating to poultry farms. Avian Influenza can affect both commercial and backyard ...
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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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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 ...