Purdue Extension-Starke County 4-H

10/14/2026

🎥 A message from the Purdue 1 crew to Indiana fifth graders!

Purdue alum Jason Williamson will fly aboard Purdue 1, Purdue’s all-Boilermaker suborbital research spaceflight — and he wants to hear from Hoosier fifth graders.

Through the Purdue 1 Indiana Essay Competition, fifth graders are invited to write about how they could use a favorite school subject, hobby or skill to help a space mission crew succeed. One winner from each of Indiana's 92 counties will receive a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch, and if mission conditions permit, winners' names will fly with the crew.

Teachers and parents: Share this video with a fifth grader you know! Essays are due Nov. 30: https://bit.ly/purdue-1-essay

10/12/2026

The Purdue Extension-Starke County Office is closed today, Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Columbus Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:00 am CT.

10/10/2026

Indiana 4-H has seen the incredible growth of our 4-H’ers firsthand. We’re proud to celebrate [tag National 4-H]’s impact in building a ready generation!

10/09/2026

The Purdue Extension-Starke County Office will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

10/09/2026

It’s National 4-H Week! Indiana 4-H is thrilled to celebrate the dedication and resilience of our 4-H’ers. We’re helping shape a new generation of youth who are prepared to take on whatever the future holds!

10/08/2026

💚Thankful Thursday is here!🍀

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible 4-H volunteers, professionals, and parents who make Indiana 4-H stronger every day. Their encouragement, guidance, and support help young people build confidence, discover new passions, and become .

Who has made a difference in your 4-H journey? Give them a shoutout in the comments!

10/08/2026

🚀 Launching the Purdue 1 Indiana Essay Competition!

Purdue University invites Hoosier fifth graders to explore how they could use a favorite school subject, hobby or skill to help a space mission crew succeed. One winning essay will be chosen from each of Indiana's 92 counties, and every county winner receives a personalized Purdue 1 Indiana mission patch.

If mission conditions allow, winners' names will even travel to space aboard Purdue 1, the university's upcoming all-Boilermaker suborbital research spaceflight!

Submissions open today and run through Nov. 30. Learn more: https://bit.ly/purdue-1-essay

10/07/2026

Once a 4-H’er, always a 4-H’er. This , we’re calling on all alumni to help paint the nation green and celebrate the legacy that shaped us. Whether you rocked the green clover in the ‘80s or just aged out last year—throw on your favorite green gear and show the world you’re still . Post a pic in your green (hats, hoodies, blazers—anything goes!), tag , and remind the next generation that 4-H spirit never fades.

10/06/2026

We’re proud to represent Indiana 4-H during ! Our 4-H’ers are leading the way in a world full of change, and together, we’re building a generation ready for anything.

💚🍀 Green runs deep. This National 4-H Week, we celebrate the people...

10/06/2026

Hey fifth grade 4-H’ers, your ideas are out of this world! 🍀🚀

Write an essay about how you could use a favorite school subject, hobby or skill to help a space mission crew succeed. One winner from every Indiana county will receive a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch — and your name could fly to space!

Purdue 1 essay contest entries are due Nov. 30. A winner will be chosen from each Indiana county. Enter today: bit.ly/purdue-1-essay