Pulling the Trigger for Crabgrass Preventer Application
Picking a specific date on the calendar for application of annual crabgrass preventer is not the best decision tool.
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Elkhart Extension hosts Backyard Poultry Educational Program
Do you have an interest in owning poultry in your backyard?
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Elkhart County Purdue Extension Offering Heritage Skills Classes
In an effort to teach heirloom and family heritage skills, the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers are hosting their annual Heritage Skills Classes on Saturday, March 1, at the Home and Family Arts Building on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds.
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Sharp Finds Stride In Education
Corey Sharp, right, joined the Elkhart County Purdue Extension team in June 2023. He was looking for a local job when the extension educator position opened. Sharp has three decades of education experience under his belt. Pictured behind him is fellow extension educator Sthele Greybar.
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Educational Program: Preserve It Now… Enjoy It Later!
Join Purdue Extension Master Home Food Preservation instructor Karen Richey to learn the basics of canning through an in-depth lecture and interactive discussion.
Read MorePlan Now For ‘Dining With Diabetes’ Classes In May
Purdue Extension Elkhart County is offering the statewide Dining with Diabetes series in May.
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Burbrink Leaving Elkhart County Extension
Jeff Burbrink, extension educator for Purdue Extension Elkhart County in the area of crops and horticulture, will be leaving Elkhart County.
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CBD Topic Of Elkhart County Extension Presentation
GOSHEN — Elkhart County Extension Homemakers will host a free program about CBD. Olivia Western, Purdue University Extension Educator in Health & Human Sciences in St. Joseph County, will lead the discussion. The program will from 1-7 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office … Read More
Here’s Your Chance To Become A Master Gardner
WARSAW — Looking for something interesting and exciting to do this fall on Tuesday evenings? Do you enjoying working in the garden? Enjoy volunteering? Do you want to help teach others about horticulture and grow beautiful gardens and plants? If so, then the Master Gardener program is for … Read More
Heritage Skills Workshops Registration
GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Extension Homemakers are still accepting registration for the upcoming Heritage Skills Classes. Hands-on classes have been planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office, located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. Full-day and half-day classes are being … Read More
Chainsaws Do Damage Quickly
By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension GOSHEN — I have a scar on my left leg that reminds me both how lucky I am. During the summer of 2015, what was supposed to be a quick 10 minute pruning job sent me to the emergency room. There … Read More
Farm Safety
By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Last week I received an email that really disturbed me. Bill Field, Purdue’s Farm Safety Specialist, sent out a memo with a summary of farm fatalities for Indiana. Three nearby counties are in the top five on … Read More
Food And Nutrition Column: Fresh Herbs
Mary Ann Lienhart Cross Extension Educator, Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County Herbs are probably heartier than any vegetable or fruit that you grow. I say that as I know that some herbs can easily take over where you have planted them. Summer is a great … Read More
A Very Tasty Ham Sandwich
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator Health and Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — What makes a good sandwich? From talking to people and my own experience I think it takes many ingredients to make a great tasting ham sandwich. A real … Read More
Easter Food Traditions
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Spring is just a great time of the year for so many reasons. Cooking in some families also becomes lighter. Much of the food prepared for Easter and … Read More
A Closer Look At Listeriosis
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — With listeriosis in bagged lettuce being in the news I have been answering questions through emails and phone calls. Several of you suggested I address the subject in … Read More