Purdue Extension East Central Region

06/17/2026

🎡🍀 Celebrate Your Local 4-H Fair! 🍀🎡

Fair season is here across Purdue Extension’s East Central Region! Support local 4-H members as they showcase their hard work, talents, and accomplishments through projects, livestock shows, demonstrations, and more.

Check the schedule and make plans to visit a 4-H fair near you. Your support helps celebrate the dedication of our youth, families, volunteers, and communities!

Which fairs will you be attending this summer?

06/17/2026

Rural communities are often known for having strengths of close connections and self-sufficiency, which can foster resilience. However, rural communities can also experience unique challenges when health issues arise, including issues like mental health and substance use.

Learn about these unique challenges and strengths for rural communities experiencing substance use concerns through Purdue Extension’s free Substance Use Education Video series, available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/health/programs/substance-use-education-series.html -education-series.

06/17/2026

In this episode of the P.E.P. Talk, Steve and Allen interview Human...

06/10/2026

Spring has sprung! While we all appreciate and enjoy spring weather, please remember that as we move into late spring and summer, we are entering one of the most dangerous times for severe weather. Each year, severe weather outbreaks injure and kill many Americans. Floods, tornadoes, wind, and li

06/09/2026

Parents, looking for ideas to engage with your kids this summer? Let’s go outside! 🌤️ Dig into soil! 🌱 Scoop, sprinkle and explore soil layers to discover what lives underground. 🪣🪱 Children use their senses to compare textures, colors, and materials while learning how soil supports life. 🌎🌿

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙩: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙞𝙡 by Natalie Rosinsky helps children understand why soil matters. Find more at go.unl.edu/lgo_soil

06/09/2026

Tell us in the comments what’s growing in your garden! 🍓🌶️🍑

Have you ever wondered what’s in season throughout Indiana in June?

We've made it easy by highlighting everything that's in season and available through local producers. Want to see the full list? Check out the seasonality guide on our website! 🫐

06/05/2026

⚡ What a great day at STEM Day Camp! ⚡

Youth spent the day designing, building, and coding their own Smart Clubhouses while exploring STEM through hands-on learning, problem-solving, and teamwork.

A special thank you to Carly Nichols and Jay County REMC for their generous support, including lunch, snacks, and use of their facility. Community partners like you help create meaningful experiences that inspire the next generation of innovators.

Thank you to all the youth who participated, challenged themselves, and brought their ideas to life. We can’t wait to see what you create next!

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06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

As Indiana farmers move toward the finish line of another busy planting season, the Purdue Farm Stress team reminds producers to pay attention not only to their crops, but also to their mental health. Long hours, weather

06/05/2026

☀️ Summer is the perfect time to get outside and get moving! Walking is an easy way to stay active, improve your health, and boost your well-being.

Purdue Extension's 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙄𝙉' program is a free 12-week email-based program designed to help adults walk more, stay motivated, and build healthy habits — one step at a time. 👟🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Small steps can lead to big health benefits! To learn more or get started, connect with your county Purdue Extension HHS Educator. https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/health/programs/index.html