Corn is an important part of our daily lives; it literally fuels us, as a food and when turned into ethanol. The grain is ...

You’ve heard the phrase, “Stop and smell the roses.” As a significant landscape asset, have you taken time to stop and enjoy your trees? With fall color beginning to express itself, grab your favorite ...

October kicks off National Farm to School Month and National Apple Month. Purdue Extension, the Indiana Department of ...

Mini 4-Her’s! Have you ever wondered where the stars go in the daytime? What is the biggest star in the sky? And why is the North Star so important? You can learn the answers to all of these questions ...

The Federal Reserve’s press release from Sept. 18 said it would “lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/2 ...

The October-November 2024 edition of the Purdue Extension-Washington County newsletter is now available for viewing.

Purdue Extension will be hosting two workshops focused on food preservation. Individuals can attend to learn more about preserving food safely at home. The first workshop will be on November 18,2024 ...

A wheel bug is a bizarre-looking insect you'll see in landscapes and other areas late in the year. It may be a bit of a stretch, but I think it resembles a stegosaurus, the dinosaur with prominent ...

Lake County has the highest incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia out of all counties in Indiana. There is a growing need for early detection, support, and assistance for residents living in ...

Jered Blanchard worked with the Food Insecurity and Nutrition Network to plan for and host an Indiana Food Vision focus group session. This event helped to promote the Indiana Food Vision and gather ...

4-H Enrollment is now open! We hope you enroll in 4-H as soon as possible at 4honline.com. Annual enrollment is the best time to review and update your contact information, the family email address ...