Purdue Extension Floyd County

10/15/2026

Join Purdue Extension and Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants for an educational afternoon focused on using visual evaluation and genomic testing data to make informed beef replacement heifer selection decisions at the Beef Replacement Heifer Selection program.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center
11371 E. Purdue Farm Rd., Dubois, IN 47527

Program topics include:
Live animal evaluation.
Understanding commercial heifer genomic testing and selection indexes.
How genomic data can help seedstock suppliers assist commercial cattlemen in bull selection.
Panel discussion with industry experts.

Featured speakers include Dr. Gordon Jones, Chris Muegge, MS, and Dr. Nick Minton.

There is no fee to attend, but RSVPs are required by Wednesday, October 21!

Contact Jason Tower at [email protected] or 812-678-4427 to register.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about tools and strategies to support informed cattle selection decisions!

10/13/2026

Due to Purdue's Pumpkin Chunkin' Competition as part of Harvest Homecoming, the Floyd County Extension Office will be CLOSED today - Tuesday, October 13th. Staff will be working remotely. If you need assistance, please email [email protected] or call (812)-948-5470 and leave a voicemail. We will respond to all messages as time allows. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

To learn more about Pumpkin Chunkin' visit: https://harvesthomecoming.com/.../purdue-pumpkin-chunkin.../

10/12/2026

The Floyd County Extension Office will be CLOSED today - Monday, October 12th - in observance for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

📣 We're Hiring a Part-Time Program Assistant!

Our office is looking for a friendly, organized Part-Time Program Assistant to support/present our programs, including 4-H, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and community events. The role also includes some daily office operations.

Interested? Check out the full job description and apply at the link below:
https://floydcounty.ezhiregov.com/job/1056760/program-assistant-part-time
Please note, we are NOT taking applications via phone calls or emails.

Floyd County Government has a part-time Program Assistant position available at The Purdue Extension Office. This position assists Extension Educators and staff with program development, implementation, communication, administration, and daily office operations. The position provides support for

10/08/2026

🍀 Calling all Floyd County 5th grade 4-H’ers! 🚀

Have you ever dreamed about helping with a space mission? Now’s your chance to let your creativity take flight! Write an essay about how your favorite school subject, hobby, or skill could help a space mission crew succeed.
🏆 One winner from every Indiana county will receive a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch—and their name could even fly to space!
📚 Essays are due November 30.
👉 Enter today at bit.ly/purdue-1-essay

Hey fifth grade 4-H’ers, your ideas are out of this world! 🍀🚀

Write an essay about how you could use a favorite school subject, hobby or skill to help a space mission crew succeed. One winner from every Indiana county will receive a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch — and your name could fly to space!

Purdue 1 essay contest entries are due Nov. 30. A winner will be chosen from each Indiana county. Enter today via the link in the comments 👇

10/07/2026

Make sure to follow our new regional page for programming and information around the region.

Stronger Together! 💛🖤

Purdue Extension’s South Region brings together Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Orange, Scott and Washington counties — connecting neighbors, sharing knowledge and creating opportunities to learn and grow.

Follow along and help us grow by sharing our page with others.

10/06/2026

Having trouble with unwanted wildlife around your home, yard or garden?

Join Purdue Extension and Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources for Wildlife Issues and Solutions, a free four-part online series exploring common wildlife concerns and practical solutions.

Upcoming sessions include:
🏠 Oct. 23 — Unwanted Entry into Structures
🕳️ Nov. 20 — What’s Making Holes in My Yard?
🦌 Dec. 11 — Aggressive Wildlife: Truth or Myth?
🌱 Jan. 22 — Preparing for Spring: Crop and Garden Damage

All sessions will be held online from noon–1 p.m. ET.

Register to receive the webinar link:
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3eC1GMJ0cXN5tno

Questions? Contact Emily Kring at [email protected].

10/06/2026

Indiana didn't confirm its first brown marmorated stink bug until 2010. Today, this invasive pest is distributed statewide and is a familiar fall nuisance around homes. As temperatures drop, they look for sheltered places to spend the winter, which can mean squeezing into cracks and crevices around your house. Learn more from : https://extension.purdue.edu/news/county/whitley/2022/10/this-home-invader-stinks.html

10/05/2026