Purdue Extension-Jefferson County

08/19/2026

For produce growers, knowing which food safety rules apply to your operation matters. A new Purdue Food Science publication explains the difference between the Produce Safety Rule, which establishes standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding of produce, and the Food Traceability Rule, which requires additional records for certain foods as they move through the supply chain.

Get the free publication from the Education Store: https://edustore.purdue.edu/fs-75-w.html

08/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE - Curt Pate is coming back to Southern Indiana Beef

08/10/2026

⚾The results are in and Jefferson County has hit it out of the park!

🏆Congratulations to all our exhibitors, especially the 15 members receiving special merit!

Use this link to view state fair results: https://fairentry.com/Fair/Results/23295?hierarchyEntityToken=&sortColumn=&fourHCountyId=39&exhibitorFirstOrLastName=&pageNumber=2

08/09/2026

08/07/2026

🍅🥒 State Fair Exhibit Drop-Off Reminder! 🥒🍅

If you are bringing garden vegetables, preserved foods, or baked goods, please remember to drop off your entries at the Extension Office Friday August 7th between 8-4 or Sunday August 9th from 3pm to 6pm.

08/03/2026

Need to know before you go? Livestock species "Know Before You Go" is posted on the website so you can be prepared before arriving at the Indiana State Fair. Use the link to view. https://bit.ly/ExhibitorArrivals Questions? Email [email protected].

07/29/2026

📣 State Fair Project Reminder!
If you received a State Fair letter with your project during pickup, please return your project to the Purdue Extension Office by Friday at 4:00 p.m.

07/28/2026

🏡Join us for the Indiana Homesteading Conference on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for a day filled with practical workshops, expert speakers, and valuable resources for anyone interested in homesteading, sustainable living, gardening, livestock, food preservation, and small farm management. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your knowledge, you'll leave with ideas and skills you can put to use at home.

📝Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Check-In: Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds 5700 Airport Road Bloomington, IN 47403
Registration Options
Full-Day Conference
Attend all conference sessions throughout the day.
Lunch is included with full-day registration.
Early Bird: $20.00 (payment received by September 1, 2026)
Regular Registration: $25.00 (after September 1, 2026)
Half-Day Conference
Attend one educational track consisting of 2 consecutive sessions.
Early Bird: $10.00 (payment received by September 1, 2026)
Regular Registration: $15.00 (after September 1, 2026)

✉️How to Register
Complete this registration form: https://bit.ly/HomesteadingConference2026 and submit your payment (cash or check payable to Purdue University) to Purdue Extension–Monroe County. 3400 South Walnut St Bloomington, Indiana. Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Holidays.
Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026
Payment is nonrefundable.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, connecting with fellow homesteaders, and gaining practical knowledge to help you grow, preserve, and sustain your homestead!
Once you have completed registration and payment, a welcome packet will be sent to you via email!

Questions? Contact Purdue Extension-Monroe County at 812-349-2575. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Holidays

07/28/2026

If you’ve ever battled invasive plants along a field edge, you know those transition zones can be some of the hardest places to maintain. They’re also incredible opportunities for wildlife when managed well. That’s exactly what this upcoming training is all about.

On August 11th, the team at the Southeastern Purdue Agricultural Center is hosting a hands‑on field day focused on managing the intersection of agricultural fields and woodlots. You’ll get in‑field instruction, see real management examples, and learn practical strategies you can take home.

Save your spot here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ai2CSZCJGzeQr1s

If you work with field edges, woodlots, or invasive plant management, this is a training you won’t want to miss!

07/28/2026

🌽 You're Invited to the 2026 SEPAC Field Day! 🌱

Join us on Tuesday, August 25 from 4–8 PM at the Southeastern Purdue Agricultural Center in Butlerville for an evening of practical crop management updates, field demonstrations, and the opportunity to earn PARP, CCH, and CCA credits.

✅ Complimentary PARP credits thanks to our sponsors.
📞 Register by calling the Jennings County Extension Office: (812) 352-3033