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All 4-H member and families are invited to join us Thursday, August 17th to learn more about Pest Control on Swine.
08/15/2023

All 4-H member and families are invited to join us Thursday, August 17th to learn more about Pest Control on Swine.

EDIT: Unfortunately we will have to reschedule this day to another date. Please stay tuned for an alternate date. Planni...
08/08/2023

EDIT: Unfortunately we will have to reschedule this day to another date. Please stay tuned for an alternate date.

Planning on doing some pressure canning this year with all your bountiful produce? Get your pressure gauges tested at the Purdue Extension Office in Bartholomew County on August 15th from 9:30-4 pm. This is a free service available to the public thanks to our colleague Christopher Fogle from Purdue Extension-Decatur County. There's no need to register, just stop by with your gauge on August 15th. See you then!

4-H results from the Indiana State Fair are now available https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/fair/fair-results.html.  Be s...
08/03/2023

4-H results from the Indiana State Fair are now available https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/fair/fair-results.html. Be sure to check back for events that occur throughout the course of the Fair. We are proud of the accomplishments of all our Bartholomew County 4-H members!

Congrats to our 4-H members who participated in the Area contest on Saturday!  Bartholomew County 4-H has 11 out of 18 p...
08/02/2023

Congrats to our 4-H members who participated in the Area contest on Saturday! Bartholomew County 4-H has 11 out of 18 possible youth that will advance to compete in the State contest on Wednesday, August 9th! We are proud of you!

Local News 4-Hers compete in tractor contest, advance to state By Staff Reports - August 2, 2023 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Photo provided Bartholomew County 4-Hers Owen Arnholt, Luke Lienhoop, Cayden McGiffen, Levi Carothers, Ryan Lienhoop, Eli Kirkland, Joel Murphy, Emmitt Harden and Kendric...

We hope you will join us for 4-H Council's Annual Drive Thru Lunch on Wednesday, July 12th!  Pre-orders are now being ac...
07/06/2023

We hope you will join us for 4-H Council's Annual Drive Thru Lunch on Wednesday, July 12th! Pre-orders are now being accepted!

See the flyer for more details and be sure to share with all your friends and family!

07/01/2023

Attention 4-H members: We will start releasing 4-H projects from the Community Building tonight at 5:00 pm. If you are able to pick up your projects tonight we would so appreciate it! We will be open until 10 tonight.

The last chance to pickup projects will be tomorrow, Sunday, July 2nd from 12:00-2:00 pm. No projects will be transported to the Extension Office, and all projects left will be discarded.

07/01/2023
06/26/2023

Credit Mid-America and 1st are excited to present the Fight the Hunger; Stock the Trailer contest with the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair! During the week of the fair, 4-H county fair members will be collecting non-perishable items for local food banks. They will be competing against other local county fairs. The fair that donates the most non-perishable items will win $5,000. Bring your donations to the Community Building at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair!

It's the first day of the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair!  Come join the FUN!
06/23/2023

It's the first day of the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair! Come join the FUN!

We can't wait to see all the great 4-H projects at Project Check-In this afternoon!Please note this does not include Bee...
06/19/2023

We can't wait to see all the great 4-H projects at Project Check-In this afternoon!

Please note this does not include Beekeeping, Garden, Floriculture, Corn, Soybeans, or Dry Hays and Forages projects.

Bartholomew County 4-H livestock exhibitors...please plan to join us Monday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. to get the barn ready...
06/02/2023

Bartholomew County 4-H livestock exhibitors...please plan to join us Monday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. to get the barn ready for Fair!

Join us Sunday, May 21st for the Frank Burbrink Memorial Swine Classic! Registration is now open on showman.app
05/18/2023

Join us Sunday, May 21st for the Frank Burbrink Memorial Swine Classic! Registration is now open on showman.app

Still collecting a pool of applicants for the Health and Human Sciences Educator role as well. Still time to put your na...
05/15/2023

Still collecting a pool of applicants for the Health and Human Sciences Educator role as well. Still time to put your name into consideration. See info below to apply. This process is different from the hiring process for the 4-H Program Assistant.

We're hiring!

The Health & Human Sciences Educator identifies needs within the local community, and partners with University and local resources to plan, implement and evaluate innovative, sustainable programs that influence attitudes, teach skills and encourage behavior change. They strive to improve the quality of life of individuals and families through research-based programs that educate on topics relevant to our colleagues, partners and stakeholders within the community related to food, family, money and health.

https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/25540/

For any questions regarding this position, please reach out to Area Director, Atina Rozhon at [email protected]

STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS through May 19th. Please reach out for a full position description. Contact info below.We'r...
05/15/2023

STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS through May 19th. Please reach out for a full position description. Contact info below.
We're Hiring!
We are looking for a 4-H Enrichment Program Assistant to serve Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County by planning, coordinating, providing, and teaching educational programs to youth during in-school classes. This position is full time, usually 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and pay range is $1619.81-$1696.73 biweekly, dependent on experience. We are accepting applications through May 19th, so please contact our office for a full position description and an application today. Call 812-379-1665, email [email protected], or stop by at 783 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN to pick up an application in person. Thanks for your interest and for sharing!

05/11/2023

Don't forget tonight's final Swine Workshop meeting. At the Extension Annex(back building) at 6:00, we will help register your animal on 4H online. Hope to see you tonight.

We're Hiring!We are looking for a 4-H Enrichment Program Assistant to serve Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County by plann...
05/08/2023

We're Hiring!

We are looking for a 4-H Enrichment Program Assistant to serve Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County by planning, coordinating, providing, and teaching educational programs to youth during in-school classes. This position is full time, usually 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and pay range is $1619.81-$1696.73 biweekly, dependent on experience. We are accepting applications through May 11th, so please contact our office for a full position description and an application today. Call 812-379-1665, email [email protected], or stop by at 783 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN to pick up an application in person. Thanks for your interest and for sharing!

THANK YOU! Thanks to our incredible giving community, we ranked in the top 5 all day yesterday, finally settling in at  ...
04/27/2023

THANK YOU! Thanks to our incredible giving community, we ranked in the top 5 all day yesterday, finally settling in at #4 for a bonus of $700 on top of the gifts you gave. We also won another bonus $500 in the challenges, and we're the only extension office to win one of those challenge bonus funds as well! We couldn't do this without you! Stay tuned for more programming made for you as we put this money to work!

Last week I had the pleasure of presenting to the third grade students a Mt. Healthy Elementary School and one young lad...
04/26/2023

Last week I had the pleasure of presenting to the third grade students a Mt. Healthy Elementary School and one young lady asked me "Why is 4-H important?" There are so many reasons that 4-H is important, but top of the list for me is providing the next generation with opportunities to grow and develop the life skills necessary for life. As a 3rd generation 10 year 4-H member and a 4-H Extension Educator, I believe in the power of 4-H and Purdue Extension. As you can see below, our 4th generation is excited to be a future 4-H member!😃

Today is Purdue Day of Giving and we would love your support of our local Extension programs! Use our unique link to give and your dollars will stay right here for programs in Bartholomew County. https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

PURDUE DAY OF GIVING IS HERE! Donate to Purdue Extension Bartholomew now and keep those dollars local. Throughout the da...
04/26/2023

PURDUE DAY OF GIVING IS HERE!

Donate to Purdue Extension Bartholomew now and keep those dollars local. Throughout the day there will be many challenges and competitions, but we're just interested in one thing, to thank you for any amount you give at any point today for our office. Use this unique link below to share your donation with specifically.
https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

Purdue Extension Educator Cora Reinbolt shares her love for all things agriculture here in Bartholomew County and around...
04/25/2023

Purdue Extension Educator Cora Reinbolt shares her love for all things agriculture here in Bartholomew County and around the world. In 2022, she traveled on assignment through the USAID John Oganowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer to Farmer Program to Trinidad and Tobago to work with an organization called Vision on Mission to develop a sheep farm as a part of their re-entry program for those leaving the prison system.

She also works here at home with groups such as the Purdue Extension Master Gardeners, Blazing Stars CISMA, and more to teach programs on home gardening, invasive species, and native plants.

Whether here or abroad, Cora is always looking for opportunities to share how Purdue Extension can help strengthen communities, develop individuals and preserve the environment for the future generations. You can help spread the message with your donation to Purdue Extension on on April 26th. Use our unique link to give and your dollars will stay right here for programs in Bartholomew County. https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

Only one day left until Purdue Day of Giving 2023! We look forward to using your dollars in our community to make a diff...
04/25/2023

Only one day left until Purdue Day of Giving 2023!

We look forward to using your dollars in our community to make a difference in the lives of Bartholomew County residents. Thank you in advance for any amount that you are able to give tomorrow. We appreciate you.

Remember that you can donate directly to by using our unique link tomorrow.
https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

Purdue Extension gives kids a place to learn and explore through youth programs on a variety of topics from art to agric...
04/24/2023

Purdue Extension gives kids a place to learn and explore through youth programs on a variety of topics from art to agriculture and woodworking to wildlife. In 2022, Chef University was a popular way for kids to learn about the culinary arts.

You can make sure that popular programs can continue to be offered for years to come by donating to during on April 26th, through our unique link
https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

Happy Earth Day! Purdue Extension partners with many organizations in our community that have an interest in caring for ...
04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day!

Purdue Extension partners with many organizations in our community that have an interest in caring for our environment. Did you know we share a building with Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District ? They have a wonderful rain barrel cost share program that provides a rebate for installing a rain barrel at your home. Read more here: https://www.bartholomewswcd.org/portfolio/rain-barrel-cost-share-program/

Support our local Purdue Extension efforts to preserve the natural environment for years to come by donating to Bartholomew County during Purdue Day of Giving on April 26, 2023.
https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

Parents want to protect their children, but it’s challenging. Youth needs skills to help them resist the peer pressure t...
04/21/2023

Parents want to protect their children, but it’s challenging. Youth needs skills to help them resist the peer pressure that leads to risky behaviors. Research shows that protective parenting improves family relationships and decreases the level of family conflict, contributing to lower levels of substance use.

Purdue Extension offers the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 in multiple locations throughout the state including here in Bartholomew County. Through our partners at Turning Point, we've offered this program for 4 years, in in-person, virtual, and in both English and bilingual formats.

Help us continue to offer transformational programs like this one through a donation on Purdue Day of Giving April 26, 2023
https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

We're hiring! The Health & Human Sciences Educator identifies needs within the local community, and partners with Univer...
04/21/2023

We're hiring!

The Health & Human Sciences Educator identifies needs within the local community, and partners with University and local resources to plan, implement and evaluate innovative, sustainable programs that influence attitudes, teach skills and encourage behavior change. They strive to improve the quality of life of individuals and families through research-based programs that educate on topics relevant to our colleagues, partners and stakeholders within the community related to food, family, money and health.

https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/25540/

For any questions regarding this position, please reach out to Area Director, Atina Rozhon at [email protected]

We're connecting with our community in bigger and better ways each year. Currently, Extension Homemakers and 4-H Clubs a...
04/20/2023

We're connecting with our community in bigger and better ways each year. Currently, Extension Homemakers and 4-H Clubs are participating in a county wide food drive with the Bartholomew County Food Insecurity Coalition
Here is how you can help:
1. Give a monetary gift to help Love Chapel, Salvation Army, and Community Center of Hope purchase food. https://bit.ly/3nD6nxX.
2. Check with your church or work to see if they are running food drives and donate through them. You can drop off canned good right here at Purdue Extension Bartholomew County! Canned goods can also be dropped off at any First Financial Bank location or at Yes Cinema.
3. Commit to running your own food drive in your neighborhood or civic group. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/41RubNR.
Thank you to First Financial Bank for making this food drive possible.


Don't forget to support us during Purdue Day of Giving on April 26th by using and giving using our link https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

Purdue Day of Giving is a way for Purdue students, parents, alumni, and friends to give back to the various offices, org...
04/19/2023

Purdue Day of Giving is a way for Purdue students, parents, alumni, and friends to give back to the various offices, organizations, departments, and teams that mean the most to them. We hope you will consider giving to Purdue Extension Bartholomew County and keeping your dollars right here in your community! (We're also a bit competitive so help us be the best in our Area!) Share this video with the hashtags and And then donate here: https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county

This April 26 is more than just another day — it’s a day to note the incredible impact of 10 years of giving back, 10 years of paying it forward, 10 years of...

Purdue Day of Giving is only 7 days away! For the next week, look for opportunities to give back to Purdue by helping yo...
04/19/2023

Purdue Day of Giving is only 7 days away! For the next week, look for opportunities to give back to Purdue by helping your local Bartholomew County Extension Office continue to partner with local organizations like Blazing Stars CISMA of Bartholomew County . The Blazing Stars are working to help make our natural areas beautiful by removing harmful invasive weeds. Donate through our unique link https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county or use the hashtag to give on

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We're Hiring!
We are looking for a 4-H Enrichment Program Assistant to serve Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County by planning, coordinating, providing, and teaching educational programs to youth during in-school classes. This position is full time, usually 8-4:30 and pay range is $1508.00-1591.62 biweekly, dependent on experience. We are accepting applications through September 30th, so please contact our office for a full position description and an application today. Call 812-379-1665, email [email protected], or stop by at 783 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN to pick up an application in person. Thanks for your interest and for sharing!
Catalogs are now available for the October 1, 2022 Midwest Hair Sheep Sale in Salem! View online at https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/washington/2022/09/16th-annual-midwest-hair-sheep-sale.html
This evidence based program recognizes that all families have strengths. This program will help your family become even stronger!
SAVE THESE DATES!
Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 20, 27; Nov. 3
Time: 5:30-8:00PM (evening meal and child care for younger siblings included)
Location: St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th Street, Columbus, IN
For more information - call the Purdue Extension Office-Bartholomew County, 812.379.1665 or email [email protected]
Be sure to...
Register by September 12 at https://bit.ly/3vv3vnB, or call 812-379-1665.
Strengthening Families Program: For caregivers and youth ages 10 - 14. Strengthen your family by learning to understand different perspectives, manage emotions, set goals, and address peer pressure. You will learn how to show love while setting limits, to listen to your child and to help family members show appreciation to each other while having fun together!
Quotes from caregivers who took the class last spring:
-“I learned to set rules in the house - how to respond to different situations and see things from my son's point of view. I loved the course.”
-“The most valuable thing was that the success of the children depend on love, patience, and setting limits with love so that the children see the importance they have in our lives. The need to walk alongside them to achieve triumph as strong and happy families.”
This evidence based program recognizes that all families have strengths. This program will help your family become even stronger!

SAVE THESE DATES!
Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 20, 27; Nov. 3
Time: 5:30-8:00PM (evening meal and child care for younger siblings included)
Location: St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th Street, Columbus, IN
For more information - call the Purdue Extension Office-Bartholomew County, 812.379.1665 or email [email protected]
Be sure to...
Register by September 12 at https://bit.ly/3vv3vnB, or call 812-379-1665.

Strengthening Families Program: For caregivers and youth ages 10 - 14. Strengthen your family by learning to understand different perspectives, manage emotions, set goals, and address peer pressure. You will learn how to show love while setting limits, to listen to your child and to help family members show appreciation to each other while having fun together!
Had a great time today with Blazing Stars CISMA of Bartholomew County at the Indiana CISMA Conference Field Day at Grandview Lake. Always so much to learn when Dawn Slack with State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management is around. Lots of potential and lots still to do! Thank you to Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District and Dan McGuckin for sponsoring a great day!
Today's the day! Come on out to dispose of any unwanted or outdated pesticides at the Recycling Center from 9-3. No prior registration necessary. This is a FREE service to the community. You do not have to live or work in Bartholomew County. Open to private individuals as well as businesses. Follow the Clean Sweep signs! Bartholomew County Solid Waste District
Registration is required for this all day program. To register please call Purdue Extension Floyd County at 812-948-5470 or email Gina Anderson, ANR Extension Educator at [email protected]
Becoming the Employer of Choice

Virtual Program via Zoom offered August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16 from 9:30-11:00 AM EST. Cost is $40.
Register at https://bit.ly/2022employerofchoice.

While this virtual training has a focus in agriculture, the leadership and management principles and techniques can be applicable across different types of businesses.
If you have questions about this event or need reasonable accommodations, contact Amanda Mosiman at [email protected].
The two-day Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program is a great skill builder for the beginner or intermediate grant writer. Whatever your skill level, come with an idea and be ready to write. At the end of Day One, you will have a proposal outline and all of the resources you need to expand your outline into a full proposal.
Return on Day Two with your full proposal and we will put you into the role of a reviewer, teach you strategies for finding funding, and provide you with an opportunity to polish your proposal and send it in for a strong professional review.
When? Tuesday August 23 and Tuesday September 20 9:00 am- 4:30 pm
Where? Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County, 783 S Marr Rd. Columbus IN 47201
Cost: The workshop is $195 per person, including all materials and lunch both days.
Registration open NOW https://cvent.me/2OeW02 , please contact Cora Carter 812-379-1665 or [email protected] for more information.
Junior Leaders will be having their End of the Year Party on August 1st. Check out the details below, and let us know if you plan to join us!
Tonight is the night! Join us at 7 p.m. inside the Community Building (due to the heat advisory) to celebrate all of our 4-H'ers and their accomplishments. Please still bring your lawn chairs, and we will bring the ice cream!
Today is the last day to register for the Mini 4-H Activity Day! We would love to see your kiddo there🦋🐝
The two-day Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program is a great skill builder for the beginner or intermediate grant writer. Whatever your skill level, come with an idea and be ready to write. At the end of Day One, you will have a proposal outline and all of the resources you need to expand your outline into a full proposal.

Return on Day Two with your full proposal and we will put you into the role of a reviewer, teach you strategies for finding funding, and provide you with an opportunity to polish your proposal and send it in for a strong professional review.

When? Tuesday August 23 and Tuesday September 20 9:00 am- 4:30 pm
Where? Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County, 783 S Marr Rd. Columbus IN 47201
Cost: The workshop is $195 per person, including all materials and lunch both days.
Registration opening soon, please contact Cora Carter 812-379-1665 or [email protected] for more information.
Even though the best week of the year is over, there is still time for 4-H fun this summer! 4-H Camp is going to be an OUT OF THIS WORLD adventure for our 3rd-6th graders, and we can't wait to spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring the wonders of space with the kiddos.

4-H Camp registration is open until July 15th at 4:30 p.m. on v2.4honline.com. Payment is also due to our office by 4:30 p.m. on July 15th.

If you have any questions, call our office at 812-379-1665, visit our office at 783 S Marr Road, or email Kinsey Price at [email protected].
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