Purdue Extension Weekly Update
June 11, 2020
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4-H Families as many of you know the Marshall County 4-H Council and Marshall County 4-H Fair Board met June 4th to determine how to go forward with our 2020 Marshall County 4-H Fair. Both Council and Fair Board reviewed every stipulation outlined in Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track Plan, worked with the Marshall County Health Department, and reviewed the guidelines set by Purdue Extension. However, while it logistically could work the Marshall County 4-H Fair Board cannot financially host the 2020 Marshall County 4-H Fair. Please know this decision did not come easily and the 4-H Council had originally declared that we would host a show and go for the Marshall County 4-H Youth.
After reviewing financial statements and upcoming expenses, the 4-H Fair Board determined it could not continue to support the original plan set forth by the 4-H Council as they would have to limit vendors, parking passes, and other sources of income to maintain social distancing guidelines. Thus, there is not enough money in the general fund or savings to support this year’s fair. This does NOT mean 4-H is cancelled, we are still working on making the best of the circumstances. We will be hosting a virtual fair to allow 4-Her’s to exhibit their projects and showcase their efforts. We are exploring a variety of different options on how to recognize the 10-year members, who will be completing their 4-H career this year.
I know there are going to be many questions on what this looks like. I know you have been patiently waiting but give us a little time to get all the details to you. We will have an outline of how this will look in the coming week. Lastly, I know some will be relieved with this decision, I also understand there will be those that are upset. I cannot iterate enough that the decision did not come lightly. However, we will start to plan for the 2021
Marshall County 4-H Fair and come back stronger than ever before.
Sincerely,
Kelsey Guadarrama
Marshall County 4-H Youth Development
Extension Educator
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Preserve It Now Enjoy It Later Home Food Preservation Virtual Series
Did you plant a garden this year, and now you’re wondering how you will use all your produce? If this is you, join Purdue Extension for Preserve It Now…Enjoy It Later, a virtual home food preservation workshop, starting June 2nd. Each session will be recorded.
Join us via zoom on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST/noon CST.
· Boiling Water Bath Canning: June 16
· Jam’s and Jellies: June 23
· Pressure Canning: June 30
· Pickling: July 7
· Dehydration: July 14
· Fermentation: July 2We will be teaching the basics of food preservation, which method is safe, what equipment to use and how to perform each step. This workshop will help you achieve the highest quality and safest product when preserving at home.
To register go to https://bit.ly/3brnNSe
For questions contact Karen Richey at krichey@purdue.edu.
Ag Outlook Webinar, June 12
The Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture will be hosting a free webinar on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. (EDT). Purdue agricultural economists Michael Langemeier and James Mintert will provide an updated ag outlook, which includes information from USDA’s June World Ag Supply & Demand (WASDE) report along with updated profitability estimates for corn and soybeans. The webinar will also address questions regarding eligibility for and assistance provided by USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
Registration is free and can be submitted on the Center's website. Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with a link to view the webinar live at its scheduled time. Those unable to join live can register to receive a follow-up email after the webinar to download the slides and view the recording at their convenience.
Quick Weed Facts for Gardens
- Weeds spread by many sources, including the wind, bird deposits and last year’s crops and weeds.
- Do not let weeds flower and set seeds.
- Unless all perennial plants are absent, they will continue to emerge in your new vegetable garden.
- There are few chemical herbicides suitable for use in the vegetable garden.
- If you can recognize problem weeds before they establish, you may have an easier time keeping weeds from overtaking your garden.
- Weed control in gardens is usually achieved through tillage, hoeing, mulching and shading by desired plant growth.
Community Development
UPCOMING EVENTS
4-H Youth Development
Email: ksajdera@purdue.edu
Website: https://extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/MarshallCo4H
Health and Human Sciences
Email: krichey@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 W Jefferson St, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/marshallHHS
Ag and Natural Resources
Email: ryoder@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/marshallanr