Purdue Extension Elkhart County

06/03/2026

⚠️ The railroad tracks at Monroe St./County Road 34 are now open. ⚠️

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06/02/2026

⚠️ The railroad tracks at Monroe St./County Road 34 are currently closed. The closure is expected to last a few days. ⚠️

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

🎉𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘! 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔!🎉

Tuesday, May 26th @ Hacienda Restaurant - Goshen Location

Hacienda will donate 10% of what we spend on our Gives Back Fiesta Day to our Elkhart County 4-H program. 🍀

All you have to do is show this token on your phone to your server and everything on your bill will be counted for the 10% (excluding sales tax, comped items, and gift card redemptions). Share this token with friends, business associates, and family!

Don't have time to eat out? Pick up a Hacienda gift card or Fiesta-To-Go order (574-534-9590) instead.

05/19/2026

🎉𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄! 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔!🎉

Tuesday, May 26th @ Hacienda Restaurant - Goshen Location

Hacienda will donate 10% of what we spend on our Gives Back Fiesta Day to our Elkhart County 4-H program. 🍀

All you have to do is show this token on your phone to your server and everything on your bill will be counted for the 10% (excluding sales tax, comped items, and gift card redemptions). Share this token with friends, business associates, and family!

Don't have time to eat out? Pick up a Hacienda gift card or Fiesta-To-Go order (574-534-9590) instead.

05/14/2026

Things are buzzing after dark! 🌙🪲

Join Purdue entomologists for an evening program all about nocturnal insects! We’ll begin with a fascinating presentation on insect diversity and the hidden world of nighttime insects. Then, as the sun goes down, we’ll head outside to a blacklight station and watch the night come alive as insects emerge from the darkness!

📍 LOCAL PROGRAM
Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 8:30PM–11:00PM
📌 Borkholder Nature Center – Scout Cabin (1550 Thompson Dr., Nappanee, IN)

05/13/2026

Join us for the Field & Friends: Farmer Briefing Series — a free monthly program created for farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in agricultural innovation and current ag topics.

📍 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM–11:30 AM (New Time!)
Animal Damage Management & Hot Topics with DNR Conservation Officers
📍 Purdue Extension Elkhart County (Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds)
17746 County Road 34, Goshen, IN 46528

📍 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM or 🕑 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Forage Display Walk & Plant ID
📍 72240 County Road 13, Nappanee, IN 46550

Come connect with fellow producers, learn from local experts, and explore timely topics impacting agriculture today.

05/12/2026

🐑🐐 Keep your flock healthy and thriving!

Join us for an Internal Parasite Management for Sheep & Goats workshop to learn about common parasites, effective deworming strategies, how to slow resistance, and get hands-on experience using FAMACHA cards to check for anemia.

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office (Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen)

💲 $30 per person (cash or check payable to Purdue University at the door)
📞 Register by May 19 - Call 574-533-0554 or email [email protected]

05/11/2026

🐑 Healthy Hooves, Healthy Herds: Sheep & Goats 🐐

Strong hooves = healthier animals! Join us for a FREE hands-on workshop to build your confidence in proper hoof care.

You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Safely handle sheep & goats
✔️ Spot common hoof health issues
✔️ Practice correct trimming techniques

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Purdue Extension Elkhart County Parking Lot (Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen)

🐾 Participants may bring 1–2 animals to practice on (note this when registering!)
📞 Register today! Call 574-533-0554 or email [email protected]