Purdue Extension - Howard County

Check this educational opportunity out!! You do not want to miss this.

🌱 Save the Date! 🌱

Landowners—mark your calendars for Land of Opportunity: A Conference for Farmland Owners!

📍 Wabash, IN – October 5
📍 Terre Haute, IN – October 6

Join us to explore opportunities, resources, and insights designed to help you make informed decisions about your land.

🔎 More details coming soon!

📩 Questions? Contact Jenna Nees at [email protected] or 765-653-8411

Hello Howard County 4-H Families!

Below is a link to complete the 2026 Howard County Fair Survey. This survey is for Howard County 4-H parents, youth, volunteers, and community members. Please share constructive comments from the 2025-2026 4-H year and the Howard County 4-H Fair. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office by calling 765-456-2313 or by emailing [email protected].

2025-2026 Howard County 4-H Fair Feedback Survey This survey is for Howard County 4-H parents, youth, volunteers, and community members. Please share constructive comments and suggestions from the 2025-2026 4-H year and the Howard County 4-H Fair. Feedback shared should be specifically focused on 4-H online, Fair Entry, IN QLC, animal enrollment,....

Check out this article with information on how to safely wash fresh produce.

Recent Cyclospora concerns have many people wondering how to safely wash fresh produce. 🥬Dr. Amanda Deering, Purdue Extension food safety specialist and Food Science professor, shares tips on washing fresh fruits and vegetables, including why plain running water is the recommended choice, in this WTHR-TV story: https://www.wthr.com/article/money/whats-the-deal/how-to-wash-produce-during-cyclospora-concerns-whats-the-deal-allison-gormly/531-e7f13360-c47e-4a7d-9bed-cd2c7a53adb9

After a great week displaying your projects at the fair, tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th, from 8:00 - 11:00 AM, there will be project pickup and an opportunity to collect all your deserving awards and ribbons. As in past years, we have a drive-thru service. Enter from the south side of the fairgrounds (Payton Street), drive onto the fairgrounds, and go around the south side of the Keystone (block) Building to the east side of the metal building at the overhead door. We will retrieve your projects and your packet of ribbons. You will load your projects into your vehicle and go about your day. Attached is a map for you. Please call the Extension Office with any questions.

Credit Mid-America and 1st are excited to present the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest! During the week of the Fair, Howard County 4-H Junior Leaders will be collecting non-perishable items for local food banks. They will be competing against other county fairs. The fairs that donate the most non-perishable items will win up to $5,000. Bring canned food and bottle water to the trailer located near the Junior Leader Food Stand to support Junior Leaders and fight food insecurity in our community!

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓

Join us in celebrating one of our amazing seniors as we highlight their accomplishments, dedication, and the bright future ahead. We’re so proud of all you’ve achieved and can’t wait to see what’s next!

Main Character Energy: Powered by Food
July 22, 2026

Youth ages 10-17 are invited to join the Food As Medicine team - Purdue Extension, Howard County Health Department Indiana, Howard County Food Access Alliance, and the Minority Health Alliance Howard County for this program. See more about the program from the Health Department below.

Now accepting referrals for the Adolescent Food as Medicine program! Geared toward youth ages 10-17 years old.

Parents can sign up here for this free, one-day educational and interactive class for your child! https://form.jotform.com/261543295155055

The Extension Office is closed today. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful 4th of July with your loved ones!