Growing Stronger is coming to the La Porte County Purdue Extension Office in La Porte. This 8-week fitness program is fun and FREE. Join us for fellowship, healthy snacks, and the opportunity to practice the exercises with a trained leader. The...
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Goat, Sheep Webinars to Provide Information on Nutrition and Health
Purdue Extension will host two webinars to provide information for goat and sheep farmers on feeding practices, managing forages, and keeping sheep and goats healthy. The webinars will run from 6 to 8 p.m. CST (7 to 9 p.m. EST) on Tuesdays, Dec. 3...
Extending the Growing Season for Vegetable Growers
Vegetable farmers and market gardeners can learn about techniques for extending the growing season to raise crops using high tunnels during an education program and tour on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN. Participants may...
Extension Homemakers to Host Free Retreat
La Porte County Extension Homemakers will be hosting a retreat on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Extension Office. Information about the organization will begin with registration at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6 p.m. The program will...
Having a Ball with Canning Jars – They’re not just for Canning Anymore!
Extension Homemakers 3rd Annual “Taste of Extension Homemakers” The La Porte County Extension Homemakers invite you to come out to the Community Building at the fairgrounds on Thursday, October 3 for some new creative ideas for using your canning...
Purdue Extension Presents 2 Educational Programs: Great Organizing Tips and To Be Or Not to Be Gluten Free
These days, we are all looking for ways to simplify our lives. With busy schedules between work and other commitments, we sometimes start feeling out of control and stressed, which can lead to a sense of being overwhelmed. When clutter and...
La Porte County Master Gardener Class Enrolling Now
A Master Gardener training program will be offered in La Porte County beginning Thursday, September 12, 2013, and continuing until December 12 on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Central Time. The classes will be held at the Purdue Extension – La Porte...
La Porte County Extension Homemakers Hosting 100th Anniversary Picnic
The Indiana Extension Homemakers Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2013 and the La Porte County clubs will be celebrating the anniversary with a picnic. Red Mill County Park will be the location on Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 11:...
Pruning Storm Damaged Trees
Summer storms may cause serious tree damage. Often you will have to decide whether a tree can be saved or not. Here is a checklist on care of a storm damaged landscape. 1. Be safe: Check for downed power lines or hanging branches. Don't venture under...
Flood Recovery and Food Safety Resources Available at Purdue Extension
The recent storms and heavy rains caused considerable damage to trees and houses in parts of the county. The rush of excess water to lower places caused some washouts and flooding. Downed power lines caused extended periods of electrical outages,...