Purdue Extension- Brown County

08/25/2026

We're Hiring!

We are still looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated office manager to serve Purdue Extension-Brown County. This position is full time and oversees office financials, maintains office inventory, and assists Extension Educators.

For a full description and to APPLY please follow the link below:
https://shorturl.at/TJeaZ

For any questions, please contact Ody Ekwonwa via email [email protected] or by phone 812-349-2575. Thanks for your interest and for sharing!

We're Hiring!

We are looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated office manager to serve Purdue Extension-Brown County. This position is full time and oversees office financials, maintains office inventory, and assists Extension Educators.

For a full description and to APPLY please follow the link below:
https://shorturl.at/TJeaZ

For any questions, please contact Ody Ekwonwa via email [email protected] or by phone 812-349-2575. Thanks for your interest and for sharing!

08/10/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️

The due date for ALL Food Project and ALL Garden Veg. & Herb Project State Fair entries is TODAY! All projects MUST be dropped off between 7:30a and 8:30a if you want your exhibit in the State Fair.

Please reach out to the extension office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (812-988-5495) if you have any questions.

08/09/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️

The due date for ALL Food Project and ALL Garden Veg. & Herb Project State Fair entries is TOMORROW! Please be sure to have all your entries submitted during specified time on the Monday, August 10.

Please reach out to the extension office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (812-988-5495) if you have any questions.

08/07/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️
The due date for ALL Food Project and ALL Garden Veg. & Herb Project State Fair entries is in THREE DAYS! Please be sure to have all your entries submitted during specified time on the Monday, August 10.
Please reach out to the extension office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (812-988-5495) if you have any questions.

08/05/2026

Check out this exciting opportunity open to all Indiana 4-H Members in grades 10-12 for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Indiana 4-H Dairy Youth Academy is now accepting applications!

08/04/2026

Join us for the Indiana Homesteading Conference on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for a day filled with practical workshops, expert speakers, and valuable resources for anyone interested in homesteading, sustainable living, gardening, livestock, food preservation, and small farm management. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your knowledge, you'll leave with ideas and skills you can put to use at home.

📌Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Check-In: Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds 5700 Airport Road Bloomington, IN 47403

📌Registration Options:
Full-Day Conference
Attend all conference sessions throughout the day.
Lunch is included with full-day registration.
Early Bird: $20.00 (payment received by September 1, 2026)
Regular Registration: $25.00 (after September 1, 2026)

Half-Day Conference
Attend one educational track consisting of 2 consecutive sessions.
Early Bird: $10.00 (payment received by September 1, 2026)
Regular Registration: $15.00 (after September 1, 2026)

📌How to Register
Complete this registration form: https://bit.ly/HomesteadingConference2026 and submit your payment (cash or check payable to Purdue University) to Purdue Extension–Monroe County. 3400 South Walnut St Bloomington, Indiana. Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Holidays.

📌Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026
Payment is nonrefundable.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, connecting with fellow homesteaders, and gaining practical knowledge to help you grow, preserve, and sustain your homestead!

Once you have completed registration and payment, a welcome packet will be sent to you via email!

Questions? Contact Purdue Extension-Monroe County at 812-349-2575. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Closed Holidays.

08/03/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️
The due date for ALL Food Project and ALL Garden Veg. & Herb Project State Fair entries is in ONE WEEK! Please be sure to have all your entries submitted during specified time on the Monday, August 10.
Please reach out to the extension office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (812-988-5495) if you have any questions.

07/27/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️

The due date for ALL Food Project and ALL Garden Veg. & Herb Project State Fair entries is in TWO WEEKS! Please be sure to have all your entries submitted during specified time on the Monday, August 10.

Please reach out to the extension office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (812-988-5495) if you have any questions.

07/27/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️
The due date for ALL Indoor & Floriculture State Fair entries TODAY! Please be sure to have all your entries submitted no later than 4PM on Monday, July 27.
Please reach out to the extension office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (812-988-5495) if you have any questions.

07/23/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️
The due date for ALL Indoor & Floriculture State Fair entries is in THREE DAYS! Please be sure to have all your entries submitted no later than 4PM on Monday, July 27.
Please reach out to the extension office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (812-988-5495) if you have any questions.