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National Farm Safety and Health Week

The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) has announced that September 21-25, 2026, is National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year’s slogan is “Safety Today, Success Tomorrow.” ...
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Purdue Extension announces Regional Operations Leaders

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Angie Abbott, associate dean and director of Purdue Extension, has announced the 23 Extension staff who began their roles as Regional Operations Leaders, effective June 1. These ...
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Home Food Preservation Education and Pressure Canner Testing

Purdue Extension has a long-standing commitment to providing safe, research‑based home food preservation educational classes and pressure canner testing at local Extension offices. For many years, ...
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New World Screwworm Fly in U.S.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently confirmed that New World Screwworm (NWS) has been found in a calf (bovine) in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a species of parasitic fly.
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The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP)

The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program works to make the healthy choice the easy choice where limited-resource Hoosiers live, eat, work, play and shop. The program is supported by the ...
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Storing Leftovers

Leftovers make a quick and tasty meal or snack. But to keep you or your family safe, you need to store and reheat leftovers properly. Reheating leftovers. You can reheat leftovers in the microwave, on ...
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Strengthening financial security through tax preparation and education

With an economic impact of more than $2 million, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program — supported by Purdue Extension in partnership with the IRS and other organizations — is delivering ...
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Using Wood Ash in the Garden

If you have a fireplace or wood stove that has helped your family stay warm this winter, what do you do with the leftover wood ashes? They can be spread in the garden, but a retired Purdue Extension ...
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Food Safety Basics

Bacteria can be spread all around the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops and food. Be sure to keep your cooking area clean as possible. Cross-contamination is how ...
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Goal Setting

Would you like to set some goals related to healthy eating, meal planning or eating as a family? Then consider writing them down, using our Goals Handout. When you write down your goals, you have a ...
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Reading Food Labels

Reading labels is easier than you think and can help you make healthy choices. Food labels, or Nutrition Facts, tell you the nutritional content of a food item. The nutritional content is basically ...
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Eating Healthy on a Budget

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Use these tips to make healthy choices while staying within your budget. Check out these simple tips below and learn more at MyPlate. Think smarter. Use ...