Purdue Extension Franklin County

10/16/2026

Make sure to follow the Purdue Extension Southeast Region page to get more information about Purdue Extension opportunities and impact!

Purdue Extension Southeast Region

What’s lurking around Indiana?

Join Purdue Extension’s Tabby Flinn for Stingers & Fangs, a free virtual program about spiders, wasps, bees, centipedes, ants and other creepy crawlers.

Learn how to identify them, live safely around them and know when to call an expert. Have a photo of a mystery crawler? Bring it along for help identifying it!

📅 October 29, 2026
🕕 6–8 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual program

Register here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWb003OSgq0WthA

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Having trouble with unwanted wildlife around your home, yard or garden?

Join Purdue Extension and Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources for Wildlife Issues and Solutions, a free four-part online series exploring common wildlife concerns and practical solutions.

Upcoming sessions include:
🏠 Oct. 23 — Unwanted Entry into Structures
🕳️ Nov. 20 — What’s Making Holes in My Yard?
🦌 Dec. 11 — Aggressive Wildlife: Truth or Myth?
🌱 Jan. 22 — Preparing for Spring: Crop and Garden Damage

All sessions will be held online from noon–1 p.m. ET.

Register to receive the webinar link:
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3eC1GMJ0cXN5tno

Questions? Contact Emily Kring at [email protected].

10/02/2026

Stronger Together! 💛🖤

Purdue Extension’s Southeast Region brings together Decatur, Dearborn, Franklin, Jennings, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland counties — connecting neighbors, sharing knowledge and creating opportunities to learn and grow.

Follow along and help us grow by sharing our page with others.

10/01/2026

Check out the to Purdue Extension Southeast Region! 💛🖤

This page will highlight the programs, people and impact of Purdue Extension serving Southeast Indiana.

Welcome to Purdue Extension Southeast Region! 💛🖤

This page highlights the programs, people and impact of Purdue Extension serving Southeast Indiana.

Here you’ll find updates on education, events and community efforts in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, health and human sciences and community development.

We’re glad you’re here and look forward to sharing the work happening across our communities.

09/29/2026

09/25/2026

A lot of knowledge, experience and dedication came together at the Beck Agricultural Center this week. Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources educators, specialists and staff from across Indiana gathered for their annual retreat to learn from one another, share ideas and strengthen the work they do every day with farmers, landowners and communities.

09/24/2026

🌾 Do you own farmland, pasture, or wooded acreage?

Your land is more than an asset. It's an opportunity, a responsibility, and often a legacy.

Join Purdue Extension's Land of Opportunity: A Conference for Farmland Owners and gain practical, research-based information to help you make informed decisions about your property and its future. The conference is designed especially for landowners looking to strengthen management strategies, protect investments, and maximize opportunities.

Breakout sessions include:
✅ USDA Program Updates and Conservation Opportunities
✅ Comparing Cash Rent, Crop Share, and Flexible Lease Arrangements
✅ Renewable Energy Contracts for Landowners
✅ Revenue Strategies for Forest Landowners
✅ Navigating Farmland Leases
✅ Enhancing Pasture Leases
✅ Soil Health and Land Productivity
✅ Farm Succession Planning and Family Communication
✅ Managing Liability and Protecting Your Investment

Whether you're planning for the next rent negotiation, evaluating a renewable energy proposal, improving soil health, or preparing to transfer land to the next generation, you'll leave with tools and strategies you can put to work immediately.

📍 Wabash | October 5, 2026

Or

📍 Terre Haute | October 6, 2026

🔗 Register and learn more: https://bit.ly/land-of-opportunity

Tag a fellow landowner who should attend!

Land of Opportunity: A Conference for Farmland Owners

09/17/2026

🌿 Ready to turn a patch of grass into a thriving community resource?

The Purdue Extension Grass to Garden Virtual Course is back in October 2026! This four-part virtual series is designed for anyone interested in creating a community garden that promotes fresh food access, education, and neighborhood engagement.

📆 October 7, 14, 21 & 28
🕕 6–8 PM ET
💻 Virtual Sessions
💲 $50 Registration

Your registration includes:
📘 Participant manual & online library
🎥 Four live virtual classes
🌱 Hands-on learning activities
👩‍🏫 Guidance from experienced educators

Take the first step toward growing a stronger, healthier community.

🔗 Register today: https://cvent.me/DAMMMg

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08/26/2026

🌾 Farm Families: Secure Your Future! 🌾
Join Purdue Extension's FREE virtual program, Securing the Future: Legal Audits for Farm Families, on August 31st from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST.
This session will focus on:
✅ Land Leases
✅ Tenant Relationships
Understanding the legal and business aspects of farmland leasing can help protect your operation, strengthen relationships, and support long-term success for future generations.
📅 August 31
⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST
💻 Free Virtual Program
Register using the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below.
https://bit.ly/securingthefuture2026