Purdue Cooperative Extension Service

Public officials and residents in Porter County can learn about how to improve public spaces and build more sustainable communities at a workshop hosted by a new Purdue University Extension program. The workshop will take place on Thursday, February...

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener course is to be offered over a 13 week period from February 24th to May 19th, 2014. Schedule: 9:00 AM – 12 Noon Monday Location: Purdue North Central – Porter County 600 Vale Park Road Graduate Building –...

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...

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...

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...

A series offered by Purdue University Extension will help those who work for nonprofit organizations and government agencies learn how to prepare grant proposals. The two-day Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop will take place at the United...

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...

Indiana Extension Homemakers and Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball® brand Home Canning Products, are both celebrating 100th anniversaries this year.  The 100th anniversary of Indiana Extension Homemakers and the 100th anniversary of the...

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...

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...