Purdue Extension Floyd County

Congratulations to our Floyd County 4-H'er Lacy Schilmiller on being named Floyd County Princess! We are so proud of you! 🍀

This is what the Floyd County 4-H Fair is all about! 🍀

The heart of our county fair is the 4-H youth who have spent months working on projects, caring for animals, learning new skills, and growing through hard work and dedication. The fair is a celebration of their efforts and achievements and we're proud of all they have accomplished! 💚

We will be sitting up the project hall at the the Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds today from 11-4 PM! If you want to lend a helping hand, please feel free to join us!

Sam McCollum
Floyd County 4-H Educator

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Come see our 4-H'ers show off all their hard work next week at the Floyd County 4-H Fair!

A schedule of ALL the fun things next week has to offer! Mark your calendar now and come have fun with the family.

Project Check-In for Floyd County 4-H'ers is TODAY!!

Judges will be available to speak to 4-H’ers during Hall Project Check In – Thursday, June 4th from 5-8 PM in Newlin Hall at the Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds.

4-H’ers may bring projects anytime today if they do not wish to speak to a judge. Projects will not be accepted after 8PM.

The Purdue Extension Floyd County office will be CLOSED starting noon June 2nd through June 12th. We are temporarily moving to the Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds for the 2026 fair!

We will return to our regular office on June 15th.
If you need anything, please call our office at (812)-948-5470 or email us at [email protected]. All emails and phone calls will be returned as time allows.

A Matter of Balance Brings Regional Impact to Fall Prevention and Healthy Aging

Health & Human Sciences Educators Tara Beckman (Harrison County) and Emma Finerfrock (Purdue Extension - Clark County/Purdue Extension Floyd County) recently completed an 8-session A Matter of Balance program in partnership with the Floyd County Family YMCA, building on the success of a previous Fall cohort that generated a waitlist due to strong community interest. The Spring session ran from April through May and reached a full cohort of 10 participants representing four Indiana counties, including Harrison, Floyd, Clark, and Washington, as well as additional regional participation from Jefferson County, Kentucky.

A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program designed to help older adults manage concerns about falling and increase confidence in maintaining an active, independent lifestyle. Throughout the series, participants engaged in structured group discussions, gentle strength and balance exercises, and practical strategies for reducing fall risks in everyday life.

A highlight of the series included a guest speaker session with Alex Dilger, Physical Therapist, who provided expert guidance on maintaining mobility, preventing injury through movement and posture awareness, and demonstrated techniques for safely recovering from a fall when alone using a sturdy chair (pictured below).

Participants consistently shared positive outcomes, noting increased confidence in their ability to stay active, a more solution-focused approach to daily challenges, and greater awareness of how small adjustments in movement and home environments can improve safety. Many also emphasized the value of peer connection and open discussion around aging in place and maintaining independence.

Overall, the program fostered a supportive learning environment from week-to-week where participants were encouraged to take proactive steps toward safer, healthier, and more independent living while strengthening connections across county lines.

Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Extension

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