Purdue Extension-Jefferson County

09/02/2026

There are still State Fair projects waiting to be picked up.
The Extension office is open Monday–Friday from8-4.

Stop by and pick up your projects when you get a chance! 😊

09/02/2026

As the fall sale season begins to fire up, be sure to have Saturday October 17, 2026 marked on your calendar if you're in the market for a bull.

Bulls entered in the 2026 Summer Test weigh off of test the week of September 14, 2026. Ahead of that all bulls will be scored for disposition and claw and angle and evaluated for overall structural soundness on Tuesday September 8, 2026 beginning at 9 AM at the IBEP Test Station. All are welcome to attend.

08/31/2026

We are offering our next ServSafe Food Manager Class and Exam on Monday, September 14, 2026. The registration deadline is September 7th. We recommend registering early in order to allow for ample time to study the manual. For more information, contact Deidre Wagster at 812-352-3033 or [email protected].
ServSafe educates food service workers about food safety. ServSafe Food Protection Manager is their highest certification. It satisfies Indiana requirements to become a Certified Food Protection manager and focuses on five aspects:
o Foodborne microorganisms and allergens
o Personal hygiene
o Purchasing, receiving, and storage
o Preparing, cooking, and serving
o Facilities, cleaning/sanitation, and managing pests
Register for September 14th Class Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/e9684f5c-e792-4312-b767-d455c3f6aded/summary?centerId=260830b8-b631-4442-9457-4ef5f982ca95&calendarId=406e7525-17c1-4697-9e06-037c15421e63&_ga=2.50881065.1661963349.1784642166-2005279258.1782907700

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

📣 STATE FAIR PROJECTS ARE READY FOR PICKUP! 🎉

Your hard work is ready to come home! 🏆🌟 Stop by the Extension Office to collect your State Fair projects and celebrate your accomplishments.

The Extension Office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. We can’t wait to see you! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s State Fair a success! 💚🍀

08/24/2026

Don’t forget, the SEPAC Field Day is tomorrow afternoon from 4-8pm!

🌽 You're Invited to the 2026 SEPAC Field Day! 🌱

Join us on Tuesday, August 25 from 4–8 PM at the Southeastern Purdue Agricultural Center in Butlerville for an evening of practical crop management updates, field demonstrations, and the opportunity to earn PARP, CCH, and CCA credits.

✅ Complimentary PARP credits thanks to our sponsors.
📞 Register by calling the Jennings County Extension Office: (812) 352-3033

08/19/2026

For produce growers, knowing which food safety rules apply to your operation matters. A new Purdue Food Science publication explains the difference between the Produce Safety Rule, which establishes standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding of produce, and the Food Traceability Rule, which requires additional records for certain foods as they move through the supply chain.

Get the free publication from the Education Store: https://edustore.purdue.edu/fs-75-w.html

08/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE - Curt Pate is coming back to Southern Indiana Beef

08/10/2026

⚾The results are in and Jefferson County has hit it out of the park!

🏆Congratulations to all our exhibitors, especially the 15 members receiving special merit!

Use this link to view state fair results: https://fairentry.com/Fair/Results/23295?hierarchyEntityToken=&sortColumn=&fourHCountyId=39&exhibitorFirstOrLastName=&pageNumber=2