Purdue Extension Martin County

09/03/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our office and all Martin County offices will be closed this upcoming Monday, September 7th. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th!

Happy Labor Day!

09/03/2026

All 4-H Members going into 7th grade and up are invited and encouraged to join Jr. Leaders! So many community service events, fun times, leadership programs to learn and participate in!

Check out the kick off meeting date and RSVP by September 18th!
Text 812-653-2089 or call 812-295-2412.

09/02/2026

Market Ready Producer Training!

is happy to announce that the Market Ready producer training is coming to Fort Wayne on October 30th. The MarketReady program helps local food producers prepare for selling wholesale by focusing on business skills needed to meet the expectations of potential buyers. Producers will learn about product quality, food safety, insurance/managing risks, marketing, and more. Registration is limited to the first 30 participants. The workshop is from 9am to 3pm EST.
Eligible Indiana farm and value‑added food businesses with a strong intent to enter or expand into wholesale markets may qualify for the registration fee to be waived. Contact Sarah for more details [email protected] Thank you to the ISDA as our sponsor.

09/02/2026

🦌 Want to learn how to process your deer? Join us for a hands-on Venison Processing Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 6–9 PM at the John S. Wright Center in West Lafayette! $20 per person (kids free). Pay at the door. 🍴

Come learn, watch, taste, and take home some new venison-processing skills!

09/01/2026

Want to learn how to process your own deer?

Join Purdue Extension for a Venison Processing Workshop featuring hands-on demonstrations and practical information for hunters of all experience levels.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
📍 John S. Wright Center | West Lafayette, IN
💲 $20 | Kids attend FREE
Payment will be collected at the door.

Participants will learn about:
• Complete deer processing
• Quick and easy venison recipes
• Food safety and deer health

You’ll also get to watch Purdue Extension Educators butcher and prepare the deer—and taste the finished product!

RSVP here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bgdR6stedWK7Vtk?Q_CHL=qr

Questions or need accommodations? Contact Jarred Brooke at [email protected] or (765) 494-8459.

09/01/2026

🚨 DON’T MISS OUT — REGISTRATION IS ALMOST CLOSED! 🚨

The Fall 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop is almost here! 🎯🍂

📅 September 11–13, 2026
⏰ Registration closes Friday, September 4!

We still have room available in every class, so there’s still time to get registered! 🙌

⚠️ Please note: Unfortunately, we will not be offering the Muzzleloading class at this fall’s workshop.

✅ Pre-registration is REQUIRED, so don’t wait until the last minute!

Whether you’re looking to become an instructor or add another discipline, this is your chance to learn, connect, and help grow the 4-H Shooting Sports program! 🏹🎯

👇 Follow the link below to get registered before September 4!

https://www.inhea.com/wp/

Each year IDNR’s Hunter Education Program, in association with Purdue University, provides two training workshops for the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. This training is required to be a volunteer instructor in a county 4-H Shooting Sports Program. Register today to become a certified 4-H Shooting....

08/28/2026

This is a phenomenal program - MARTIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID - and we are fortunate to be able to be a part of hosting! Yes, you are reading correctly, there is no cost to you- - - absolutely FREE due to these amazing partners who want health and wellness for all! In addition, this helps us learn how to help others with barriers of healthy living! Sign up now!

08/25/2026

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Monday, August 31 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Indiana State Fair static exhibit pick up from the Purdue Extension Martin County Office or you may individually schedule by calling 812-295-2412 or texting 812-653-2089.

08/24/2026

's Land of Opportunity conference is for farmland, pasture and woodland owners looking to make the most of their land and plan for the future. Topics include leases, soil health, succession planning and more! Join us October 5 in Wabash or October 6 in Terre Haute. Learn more and register: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/wia/landowners-conference.html