
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.
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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.
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 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 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 accepted!
See the flyer for more details and be sure to share with all your friends and family!
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.
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!
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 for Fair!
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 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'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!
Spring is in the air! Are you caring for your recently planted trees? Take a look at this article to learn more about applying mulch to your trees. Never volcano mulch!
https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/re-mulch-your-trees-landscape-report/
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 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 #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!
Purdue Day of Giving 2023 continues until midnight tonight! You still have time to help us provide more opportunities for our youth of Bartholomew County.
Make your donation count for this ! Use our unique link to give today!
https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu/campaigns/purdue-extension-activities-bartholomew-county
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 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 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 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 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
Only 2 days left until Purdue Day of Giving 2023! This is a competition and we do want to win! Help us win bonus dollars by having the most number of donations and break your donation into smaller gifts.
Remember that you can keep your donation dollars local by giving to 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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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Great recipes for local foods are at your finger tips with FoodLink! Not only is Indiana produce featured on FoodLink, but there is also information about honey, maple syrup, and many different herbs. Check out this easy recipe for Chewy Granola Bars using honey. A printed version can be found at https://extension.purdue.edu/foodlink/recipe.php?recipe=Chewy%20Granola%20Bars FoodLink signage will be at the Columbus Downtown Farmers' Market this summer on Saturdays, 9 AM-12:30 PM, behind City Hall to assist you in making your produce selections! #FoodLink #healthhumansciences
Tomorrow, you can help support Bartholomew County on #PurdueDayofGiving! Learn more at http://purdue.university/Bartholomew
Want to try something new and have fun with others at the same time? Create connections through drumming! Youth in grades 3-12 are invited to try their hand at drumming by joining The Joy of Drumming Spark Club! Build your own drum, use it as part of a drum circle, spend time with people of all ages, and build skills in creating social connections across the generations! Check out this video to learn more. April 16, 4-6 PM - Home & Family Arts Building at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds April 23 & 30, 4-5:30 PM - Mill Race Center May 14, 4-5 PM - Mill Race Center $20 for Current 4-H Members (if not creating a drum $5) $35 for non 4-H Members (if not creating a drum $25) Space is limited and registration is needed by April 1 so drumheads can be ordered to receive in time for the first session. Register today by calling Purdue Extension - Bartholomew County, 812.379.1665.
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