Purdue Extension - Jennings County

08/24/2026

join us for the annual Southeastern Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day to discuss practical applications of the research & earn PARP /CCH credits.

08/24/2026

Our office will have intermittent hours today, August 24th, as we transport 4-H projects from the Indiana State Fair back to Jennings County. Please call the office at 812-352-3033 before you visit to ensure someone is available to assist you.

08/21/2026

Our office will be closing today at 3 PM, and we will have intermittent hours on Monday, 8/24 as we transport Indiana State Fair projects back to Jennings County.

08/21/2026

Food Conservation Challenge – Share Your Ideas, Hacks, and Tricks!

Looking for a way to lower those rising grocery bills? Fight back by reducing food waste. Most of us assume we don't waste much, but small everyday decisions in millions of households add up—making consumers the single largest source of food waste in the country.

The good news – we can learn from each other how to do better and reduce wasted food! To help share those ideas, the Center for Food Conservation and Waste Reduction is launching its 2nd Annual Food Conservation Challenge. They are asking people to share their real-world tips and tricks that help others reduce food waste and stretch budgets. Plus, there are prizes – $100 gift cards for five first-place winners! https://conservefood.org/collaborate-inspire/food-conservation-challenge-contest/food-conservation-challenge-2026/

The contest runs through October 4, 2026, coinciding with the end of Food Waste Prevention Week. Find contest details and last year’s winning ideas on their website under “Collaborate and Inspire” or email them at [email protected].

Learn more about the Center for Food Conservation and Waste Reduction on their website: https://conservefood.org/

Other resources:
https://www.usda.gov/about-food/food-safety/food-loss-and-waste/why-should-we-care-about-food-waste

https://foodwastepreventionweek.com/learn/

08/20/2026

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

08/19/2026

Strong storms can cause everything from broken branches to uprooted trees. ⛈🌳A new article from Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources' Got Nature? blog explains how to assess damage, reduce risk and support tree recovery after severe weather. https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/trees-and-storms-understanding-the-damage/

08/18/2026

Update: Our internet and phone lines have been restored.

Our internet and phone lines are currently down. We apologize for this inconvenience and will provide an update when service is restored.

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

🍀🐾🍀Looking for something new? Come check us out!

Whether you are new to the club or just curious about what we do, we’d love to meet you! Join us at an upcoming club meeting/practice and see what we are all about.

No pressure! Come hang out, meet new people, and give it a try!

📅 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, and 9/28
📍 Jennings County Livestock Show Arena
⏰ 6 PM

Come check us out! You might just find your new favorite club!