Purdue Extension - La Porte County

06/19/2026

📣 Office Closure Reminder

The Purdue Extension LaPorte County Office will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a time to celebrate freedom, culture, and progress while reflecting on our nation's history.

We will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, June 22. Thank you, and we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Juneteenth and weekend! 🖤❤️💛💚

06/18/2026

📢 Office Closure Reminder

The LaPorte County Purdue Extension Office will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚

We will reopen and be back in the office on Monday, June 22 during regular business hours. Thank you for planning ahead, and we hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

06/16/2026

🌱 It’s National Forage Week! 🌱

Did you know forages play a huge role in agriculture and the food we enjoy every day? From feeding livestock to protecting soil health and supporting healthy ecosystems, forages are truly the quiet champions of the ag world. 🐄🌾

Whether it’s the hay in the field, pasture for grazing, or crops helping improve soil and water quality, forages help keep agriculture growing strong. Take a moment this week to celebrate the fields that feed our farms and fuel our future!

Learn more about why forages matter here ⬇️

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Each June, National Forage Week highlights the grasses and legumes that form the foundation of livestock production and conservation systems across...

06/12/2026

🌿🎨 Final Reminder – Payment Needed 🎨🌿

Our Barn Quilt Creation Workshop – Gardening Series is now completely full! Thank you for the incredible response—this class filled quickly and we’re excited for a creative day ahead.

📌 If you are registered and have not yet paid, please complete your payment as soon as possible to secure your spot.

We are finalizing materials, seating, and lunch counts, and your prompt payment helps everything run smoothly.

📅 See you June 23 at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds for a full day of painting, creativity, and garden-inspired design! 🌸🖌️

06/10/2026

🚨🌾 Final Reminder! Don’t Miss This Opportunity 🌾🚨

There’s still time to join us for the Crop Diagnostic Training at the Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center—but this is your last call to register! 🔍🌱

Get hands-on experience identifying nutrient deficiencies, pests, and diseases, and build practical skills you can take straight to the field. Perfect for farmers, agronomy professionals, crop scouts, and ag enthusiasts!

💻 Register now before it’s too late: https://cvent.me/EyREa8
📄 Full details are available on the flyer below

We hope to see you there—don’t miss your chance to grow your crop diagnostic skills! 🚜

06/08/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the 2026 LaPorte County Indiana Extension Homemakers Scholarship Winners! 🎓

On Wednesday, June 3, the LaPorte County Indiana Extension Homemakers proudly presented scholarships to three outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and future educational goals.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 scholarship recipients:
✨ Kaitlyn Day
✨ Cai Lile
✨ Kinley MacLeod

Kaitlyn was unable to attend the presentation, but her grandmother, Patty Day, proudly accepted the scholarship on her behalf.

We are honored to support these deserving students as they take the next steps in their educational journeys. Congratulations, Kaitlyn, Cai, and Kinley, we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 🌟

06/05/2026

🎨🌿 Barn Quilt Workshop Payment Reminder 🌿🎨

Our Barn Quilt Creation Workshop – Gardening Series is officially FULL and we are so excited for this creative day together!

🔔 Reminder for registered participants: If you have not yet paid your registration fee, please submit payment ASAP to confirm your spot in the class.

With the workshop at max capacity, timely payment helps us finalize supplies, seating, and lunch plans for everyone attending.

Thank you, and we can’t wait to paint with you on June 23 at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds! 🖌️✨

06/03/2026

🌾🔎 Healthy crops start with strong diagnostic skills!

Join us at the Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center for our upcoming Crop Diagnostic Training and gain hands-on experience identifying common crop problems in the field. From nutrient deficiencies to pests and diseases, this training will help you better understand what your crops are telling you. 🌱

Perfect for farmers, ag professionals, consultants, and anyone interested in crop health!

📄 Check out the flyer below for full details
💻 Register here: https://cvent.me/EyREa8

Come ready to learn, scout, and sharpen your crop knowledge! 🚜

06/01/2026

🚨 Barn Quilt Creation Workshop Update 🚨

We are excited to share that the Barn Quilt Creation Workshop – Gardening Series is officially at MAX CAPACITY! 🎨🌿 Thank you to everyone who registered for the overwhelming interest in this class!

At this time, we will not be accepting any additional registrations.

✅ Already registered? If you have not yet submitted payment for the class, please do so ASAP.

We can’t wait for a fun and creative day with everyone on June 23 at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds!

05/28/2026

🌸🎨 Your future favorite porch décor starts here! 🎨🌸

Join us for the Barn Quilt Creation Workshops – Gardening Series and learn how to create a vibrant barn quilt design perfect for your home or garden space.

This hands-on workshop includes instruction, supplies, and lunch—all you need to bring is your imagination! 🌿🖌️

📅 Tuesday, June 23
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM CST
📍 LaPorte County Fairgrounds – Community Building

💲 Registration Fee: $60
📌 Register by June 12
🔗 https://forms.gle/Qf926GpE7BBooFHC6

Let your creativity bloom this summer! 🌼