Purdue Extension Wabash County

05/29/2026

Today was the last class for the Huntington-Miami-Wabash County Extension Master Gardener Basic Training! We covered herbaceous ornamentals and took a tour of the Miami County raised beds and native plant area. Next week participants will take the final and learn about new opportunities as Purdue Extension Master Gardeners!

05/28/2026

We had a great UAV (Drone) Technology Training the last two days. Participants were exposed to sectional charts, meteorology jargon, flight plans, and much more!!

05/27/2026

Great course! Make sure to sign up if you have the chance. Both Jessi (HHS Educator) and Geoff (ANR Educator) have graduated from this program.

Grow Wabash County is continuing its proud tradition of developing leaders and celebrating the impact they create across the Wabash County community.

On Thursday, May 21, Grow Wabash County hosted a graduation ceremony for the 24 members of the 2025-2026 Leadership Development Wabash County (LDWC) cohort.

These emerging leaders were recognized for their completion of the LDWC program, which included sessions with professors from Indiana University Kokomo and other regional professionals, as well as at least 25 hours of community service.

READ THE FULL RECAP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4aywxrvj

05/20/2026

We are incredibly excited about this new partnership and cannot wait to see what these young people accomplish over the next few months leading up to the fair, along with the skills and tools they will continue to use long after the fair is over!

05/19/2026

Do you have kids or work with littles age 0-5? This is a great podcast to listen to on early childhood.

There are 6 episodes on all things early childhood including play, food, caregivers, emotional regulation and more! Check it out below!

Welcome to the Unlocking Childhood Podcast, where everyday individuals meet experts to discuss the quality of care when it comes to raising children. This podcast aims to dive deeper into early quality of care for children ages 0 to 5 years and the well-being of the caregiver, be it a mother or a fa...

05/19/2026

TOMORROW-May 20- LAST DAY to REGISTER!
🚁 For Drone Technology?
Get ready to take flight with the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology Program!

Whether you're brand new to drones or looking to build your skills, this hands-on program is designed to help prepare you for UAV Pilot Certification and the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test.

📅 May 26–27, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Wabash Community Building
808 Manchester Ave
Wabash, IN 46992

💲 Cost: $200
🥙 Lunch Provided
📝 RSVP by May 20th
🔗 Register here: https://cvent.me/4Dy59l

Topics Include:

✔️ FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test Preparation
✔️ Flight Instructions & Practice Flights
✔️ Camera Settings, Image Quality & Troubleshooting
✔️ Flight Plans & Record Keeping
✔️ Data Management
✔️ Sensors & Artificial Intelligence

✨ No prior experience required! Ages 18 and above.
This is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of UAV technology in a practical, beginner-friendly setting.

📞 Questions? Contact:
Geoff Schortgen
📧 [email protected]
📱 260-563-0661, ext. 1408

05/17/2026

CALLING ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS!! Join the Indiana State Fair Livestock staff for a Zoom meeting to explain, clarify, and answer questions about rules before entries open. The meeting will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 7PM EST. All are welcome to join! Zoom link will be posted on Facebook 45 minutes before the meeting starts.

05/17/2026

🚁 Interested in Drone Technology?
⏰Deadline to Register is THIS WEDNESDAY-May 20
Get ready to take flight with the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology Program!

Whether you're brand new to drones or looking to build your skills, this hands-on program is designed to help prepare you for UAV Pilot Certification and the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test.

📅 May 26–27, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Wabash Community Building
808 Manchester Ave
Wabash, IN 46992

💲 Cost: $200
🥙 Lunch Provided
📝 RSVP by May 20th
🔗 Register here: https://cvent.me/4Dy59l

Topics Include:

✔️ FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test Preparation
✔️ Flight Instructions & Practice Flights
✔️ Camera Settings, Image Quality & Troubleshooting
✔️ Flight Plans & Record Keeping
✔️ Data Management
✔️ Sensors & Artificial Intelligence

✨ No prior experience required! Ages 18 and above.
This is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of UAV technology in a practical, beginner-friendly setting.

📞 Questions? Contact:
Geoff Schortgen
📧 [email protected]
📱 260-563-0661, ext. 1408

05/16/2026

The Extension Master Gardener class yesterday was all about woody ornamentals with John Woodmansee at Asherwood Acres Nature Preserve! The rain tried to keep us inside, but we made it out eventually.

05/15/2026

A drop box is located outside the basement door at the Courthouse for families needing to submit DNA Hair Samples tonight!

The final countdown is here, as this post is meant to remind you that the Indiana 4-H Animal ID deadline is TODAY- Friday, May 15th!!!🍀

To be eligible for your county fair and the Indiana State Fair, your animals must be completely and correctly identified in Indiana 4-H Online (https://www.4honline.com ) by the end of the day.

Required DNA hair samples for all swine, meat goats, sheep, dairy cattle, and beef cattle you are planning to exhibit at the Indiana State Fair 4-H shows are also due to your local Extension office by today. Late envelopes will not be accepted.
Please do not wait until the last minute to ID your animals. If you have already completed this process thank you!

For questions or assistance with 4-H Online, please contact your local Extension office. Please be kind, courteous and patient to all the staff and volunteers assisting in addressing your questions.