Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County

04/30/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County is seeking a Full-Time Secretary!

$1825.19-1902.12 biweekly

We’re looking for an organized, detail oriented individual to provide office support, customer service, and assist with managing our website and social media to help promote Extension programs and community outreach.

-High school diploma/GED required
-Basic accounting experience or willingness to learn

Please email [email protected] your resume today!
Open until May 8.

04/29/2026

Good Morning! It's and it's your opportunity to make sure your donations go right back into your local community. Every dollar you give at this link stays right here in Bartholomew County, helping us continue to serve you. https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/bartholomew-county-037e1164-ec99-4f12-b6d6-39b77dd2a6b9

04/01/2026

NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Last chance to register! Join us and learn how to prepare simple, healthy meals, how to be more physically active and more! This program is designed for busy people and families living with, or at risk of, chronic disease trying to find ways to cook and eat healthier on a budget.

This program is centered around Steps to a Healthy You, a class series focused on eating a healthy Mediterranean-style eating pattern. Sessions focus on the 7 Simple Steps to Eating the Med Way.
Each household will receive a free meal kit to take home each week to create a simple, healthy meal following each educational session. Participants must attend at least 8 of 12 sessions to graduate. Attendees meeting graduation requirements will receive an additional incentive for participating.

Call 812-379-1665 of follow the links below to register:
1:00 - 2:30pm
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9LajT1OEATNUOTc
6:00 - 7:30pm
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IHC5UbZVJy8ju6

03/09/2026

Fruit and vegetable growers interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety should attend this Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course. The course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires "at least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration." Participants will receive a course manual and certificate of course attendance. The class is $20 and includes lunch. It will take place on April 8 from 9 am to 5 pm in the Purdue Extension Bartholomew County Annex at 783 S. Marr Rd, Columbus. REGISTER AT https://cvent.me/d71OER

02/23/2026

On Saturday, the Bartholomew County 4-H Drone Club hosted the first ever Southern Indiana 4-H Drone Competition! We were excited to welcome participants from as far as Vanderburgh and Cass counties.

Funding for this opportunity was possible through the generosity of Premier Companies, Indiana Energy Association, Indiana Soybean Alliance, and Indiana Corn Marketing Council, in partnership with the Indiana 4-H Foundation. We are so appreciative of the support provided to our youth through these grant opportunities!

01/29/2026

Make sure to keep your livestock safe by being prepared for winter storms.

Listen to Cora chat with Hoosier Ag Today about caring for animals in frigid conditions.
https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/2026/01/27/when-temps-drop-livestock-needs-rise/

Visit Indiana PREPared to access more winter resources.
https://www.purdue.edu/engineering/ABE/INPREPared/winter-resources/

With frigid temperatures gripping much of the Midwest, livestock producers are being reminded that winter weather brings added risks for animal health and farm operations. Ag and Natural Resources Educator Cora Reinbolt gives this key advice for

01/26/2026

We will be closed and working remotely again on Tuesday, January 27.

🏛️❄️ Operational Update for Tuesday, January 27 ❄️🏫

Due to ongoing winter weather conditions, Bartholomew County Government and City of Columbus offices will operate on remote work, with essential personnel only reporting in person, on Tuesday, January 27.

In addition, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) will be closed and operate on a snow day with Flatrock-Hawcreek School Corporation closed and operate on E-Learning on Tuesday, January 27.

Please continue to monitor official channels for updates and stay safe during this winter weather event.

01/26/2026

Our office will be closed and staff will be working remotely on Monday, January 26. Please stay safe and warm!

🏛️❄️ Operational Update for Monday, January 26 ❄️🏫

Due to ongoing winter weather conditions, Bartholomew County Government and City of Columbus offices will operate on remote work, with essential personnel only reporting in person, on Monday, January 26.

In addition, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) and Flatrock-Hawcreek School Corporation will be closed and operate on E-Learning on Monday, January 26.

Please continue to monitor official channels for updates and stay safe during this winter weather event.