Purdue Extension - La Porte County

La Porte County Extension Homemakers Hold 2017 Cultural Arts Contest

La Porte County Extension Homemakers Hold 2017 Cultural Arts Contest The LaPorte County Extension Homemakers held their annual Cultural Arts Contest on May 18th at the Extension Office. Extension Homemakers were invited to enter handmade craft items in the areas of: Paintings, Sculptures, Photography, Fiber Arts,...

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MaryJo Moncheski is New Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development

MaryJo Moncheski is New Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development MaryJo Moncheski was born and raised in Florissant, MO, a suburb of St. Louis County. Since the age of four, Ms. Moncheski spent her weekends in the country riding her horses at her Aunt’s property 45 minutes outside the city. Ms. Moncheski...

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La Porte County Master Gardeners Recognized in 2016

La Porte County Master Gardeners Recognized in 2016 LaPorte County Master Gardeners held their annual recognition meeting on Thursday, April 14, at Red Mill County Park. After a delicious meal at which members were invited to share their favorite dish, Jean Starr, a local writer, blogger and member of...

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LaPorte County Row Croppers Conduct Ag Tour and Barbecue

LaPorte County Row Croppers Conduct Ag Tour and Barbecue The La Porte County Row Crop Food Producers, along with La Porte County Farm Bureau Young Farmers, conducted its annual ag tour and barbecue on Tuesday, August 4, at Helena Chemical and Sims Meat Processing in Kingsbury Industrial Park. Started in...

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