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Purdue field day will help small-scale farmers learn and connect

The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day on July 23, co-hosted by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture ...
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Purdue will share new research for fruit, vegetable growers at Meigs Farm

Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Purdue Extension invite fruit and vegetable ...
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National Agriculture Day – Together We Grow

Along with our country’s 250 th birthday, we also celebrate 250 years of progress in agriculture in 2026. National Ag Day is March 24, with the theme, “Together We Grow.” As the world population ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...