Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County

10/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓

Please join us November 10, 2026, for a FREE training on Chainsaw Safety! This training will be held from 9am-12pm at the Southeast Purdue Ag Center in Butlerville, Indiana!

Register by November 3, 2026, by either calling 812-379-1665 or sending an email to [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Beck and Alexa Lanam for their success at the Indiana State Fair! Sarah exhibited the Supreme Champion Junior Doe and Alexa exhibited the Supreme Champion Senior Doe.

08/25/2026

There is still time to register for our South and North locations! How healthy is your flock?

Still two great sessions left! Sign up today!

Coming up soon to a region near you! Now registering for ALL dates and locations!

Join “The Indiana Flock Exchange” this Summer & Fall! 🐑🌱
Sheep producers, this is your opportunity to level up your flock health knowledge and connect with fellow shepherds across Indiana! Hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association and Sheep & Wool Checkoff, this workshop series is packed with practical, hands-on learning.
What to expect:
✅ Discounted FAMACHA Certification (included in your registration!)
✅ Hear the latest updates from the Indiana Board of Animal Health
✅ Engage with an experienced producer panel
✅ Great conversation and dinner included
Choose a session near you:

September 13 – Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center Dubois, IN https://cvent.me/vmodl4
November 22 – Pinney Purdue Ag Center Wanatah, IN https://cvent.me/lZ5QWB
Registration: $10 per person (includes dinner and training!)
Reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills, protect your flock, and grow your network. See you there! 🐑💚

08/17/2026

Another fine example of Bartholomew County 4-H highlighted at the Indiana State Fair! Congratulations Tucker!

Meet our Exhibitors! ✨

Say hello to Tucker Dickerson from Bartholomew County. This is Tucker’s second year show cows and goats!

His favorite part of the Fair? “The grand drive and the friendship who you have made along the way”.

08/17/2026

Love seeing our Bartholomew County 4-H members in the spotlight at the Indiana State Fair! Way to go Sarah!

Meet our Exhibitors! ✨

Today we are highlighting Sarah Beck from Bartholomew County. This is Sarah’s fifth year showing dairy goats, submitting 4-H projects, and participating in the speech competition!

Her favorite part of the Fair? “The community, the memories, and seeing friends”

08/14/2026

All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join us!

08/04/2026

Still two great sessions left! Sign up today!

Coming up soon to a region near you! Now registering for ALL dates and locations!

Join “The Indiana Flock Exchange” this Summer & Fall! 🐑🌱
Sheep producers, this is your opportunity to level up your flock health knowledge and connect with fellow shepherds across Indiana! Hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association and Sheep & Wool Checkoff, this workshop series is packed with practical, hands-on learning.
What to expect:
✅ Discounted FAMACHA Certification (included in your registration!)
✅ Hear the latest updates from the Indiana Board of Animal Health
✅ Engage with an experienced producer panel
✅ Great conversation and dinner included
Choose a session near you:

September 13 – Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center Dubois, IN https://cvent.me/vmodl4
November 22 – Pinney Purdue Ag Center Wanatah, IN https://cvent.me/lZ5QWB
Registration: $10 per person (includes dinner and training!)
Reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills, protect your flock, and grow your network. See you there! 🐑💚

07/23/2026

Tonight is the night! Skip the cooking and let us do it for you. Stop by and get a pork burger meal from 4:30pm-6:30pm outside of the Community Building at the Fairgrounds. Then come to Achievement Night to support the 4-Hers' accomplishments!

07/22/2026

4-H Council’s 18th Annual Drive-Thru dinner is tomorrow from 4:30-6:30 at the Fairgrounds! We hope to see you there!

07/13/2026

Coming up soon to a region near you! Now registering for ALL dates and locations!

Join “The Indiana Flock Exchange” this Summer & Fall! 🐑🌱
Sheep producers, this is your opportunity to level up your flock health knowledge and connect with fellow shepherds across Indiana! Hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association and Sheep & Wool Checkoff, this workshop series is packed with practical, hands-on learning.
What to expect:
✅ Discounted FAMACHA Certification (included in your registration!)
✅ Hear the latest updates from the Indiana Board of Animal Health
✅ Engage with an experienced producer panel
✅ Great conversation and dinner included
Choose a session near you:
July 26 – Purdue West Lafayette (Creighton Hall) https://cvent.me/dw5z20
September 13 – Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center Dubois, IN https://cvent.me/vmodl4
November 22 – Pinney Purdue Ag Center Wanatah, IN https://cvent.me/lZ5QWB
Registration: $10 per person (includes dinner and training!)
Reserve your spot today!
Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills, protect your flock, and grow your network. See you there! 🐑💚