Purdue Extension Weekly Update
March 5th, 2020
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Welcome
ATTENTION: Checks to our office need to be made payable to "Purdue University"
Camp Counselors
Congratulations to the following 4-Her's for being our 2020 Camp Counselors!
Travis Barnhart - Counselor in Training
Trent Barnhart - Head Leadership
Brandon Kitch - Counselor
Danny Kline - Leadership
Morgan Langfeldt - Counselor
Jack McIntire - Counselor
Joel McIntire - Counselor
Maclain Middaugh - Counselor
Cassidy Riddle - Counselor in Training
Kara Springman - Counselor
Tag In
Beef/Dairy Beef Tag-In will be on March 7th 8-11 AM at the Fairgrounds. More information will be in the mail!
Eat breakfast at the fairgrounds on weigh-in day and support a good cause!
· Homemade biscuits & gravy - approx. $5
· Cinnamon rolls - approx. $2
· Coffee, Hot chocolate and water - approx. $1
Support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and 9-year Beef member, Ivy Powell!
Beekeeping Essay Competition
The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees invites 4-H youth to write an essay about Overwintering: Bee Survival through the Cold Season. Entries are due March 15 through 4HOnline, visit bit.ly/bee2020 for more info. Entries received by March 15 will be judged by the Indiana 4-H state office, and the winning Indiana essay will be submitted to the national competition before April 1. National winners will be announced June 1, 2020 and will earn up to $750.
St. Joseph Adult Mental Health First Aid Course
Mental Health affects everyone and mental health issues are common. Like CPR, it's good to know what to do when someone is in crisis. You can raise awareness and reduce stigma.
The MHFA course will be offered on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from 8 am to 5:30 pm EST. at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, Esther Singer Building , 5117 S Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46614.
There is a fee of $20 per person with lunch & workbook included.
Advance registration and payment is required by April 22.
Sign-up by April 22, 2020
Visit: http://www.cvent.com/d/chqr64
If you have questions please contact Purdue Extension at mhfa@purdue.edu.
Facebook Live - Kitchen Hacks: Making the Most of Your Appliances
Join Purdue Extension Educators for a 4 part Facebook Live series on tips and solutions for using those kitchen appliances in the back of the cabinet.
March 10th @ 2 PM - Air Frying
Join the event @ https://bit.ly/2v0lGoX and invite your friends to join as well!
Cooking Under Pressure Upcoming Programs!
As the Electric Programmable Pressure Cookers (EPPC) become more popular, it is important to know how to use them correctly and to their full potential. These new kitchen appliances are very popular because they are easy and convenient. Karen Richey, Health & Human Sciences Educator for Purdue Extension-Marshall County, will offer two classes to teach you about cooking under pressure safely. If you would like to learn more about the EPPC features, the benefits, how to safely operate one, and some recipes because you have or are considering purchasing one – then this is the class for you!
Join us for the Cooking Under Pressure program on:
March 11th from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Argos Public Library, 142 N Michigan St, Argos. A $5 fee is due at the library when registering. Register by March 7th.
Living Well Support Group
A hands-on community discussion for understanding a healthy lifestyle which leads to healthier living. All lessons are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 1:00 pm at Fitness Forum Sports & Wellness, 2855 Miller Drive, Suite 101, Plymouth. Lessons are free and open to the public.
- March 13th : "Allergies" by Karen Richey, HHS Extension Educator
- April 10th: "Vertigo" by Ellen Jenning, Interim Health Care
- May 8th: "TIA's" by Ellen Jenning, Interim Health Care
- June 12th: "What's The Buzz About Bees?" by Karen Richey, HHS Extension Educator
- July 10th: "Gerd" by Ellen Jenning, Interim Health Care
- August 14th: "Healthy Weight Management" by Ellen Jenning, Interim Health Care
- September 11th: “Staying Sharp: The Myth about the Aging Brain" by Karen Richey, HHS Extension Educator
- October 9th: "Oral Health" by Ellen Jenning, Interim Health Care
Home Vegetable Gardening "For the Pleasure of Growing Produce"
March 31, April 7 and 14
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Eastern
Who should attend?
This series should be of special interest to current and prospective gardeners and the more advanced home gardeners.
What is the goal of the series?
This series will offer participants a knowledge of tools and techniques that will improve their productivity of quality vegetables.
Participants will increase their knowledge of methods which will improve their ability to control pests and diseases while reducing the impact of their operation on the environment.
What are the expected outcomes?
Participants will produce high quality vegetables while reducing their impact on the environment.
Participants will build a network of vegetable growers, educators, and specialists. This program will provide the resources to facilitate their learning well after the conclusion of the series.
Registration Fee:
$30/person– for all sessions
(Includes all handouts and resource materials)
Register at: puext.in/HomeVegSeries
Attend the Marshall County Extension Office at 112 W Jefferson St, Room 304, Plymouth, to view the sessions or watch them from home.
Community Development
Marshall County Community Foundation Match Day will be March 12th
MCCF staff, volunteers, and local nonprofit representatives will be available in-person on March 12th from noon – 8 p.m., at the Marshall County Philanthropy Center, located at 2680 Miller Drive, Suite 120, Plymouth, to answer questions and help with the donation process. A light meal and refreshments will be served throughout the day.
Individuals may also contribute online at www.matchmadness2020.org. New ($5,000 minimum) and existing endowment funds at MCCF are eligible for the 20% match, with up to $50,000 matching dollars total available on a first come, first served basis or until December 31, 2020, whichever occurs first.
Marshall County 4-H Fish Fry
Adults and Carry Outs:$10
Kids 6-10 $5
Tickets Available from 4-H Fairboard Members or at the door
If you plan on attending please RSVP Below!
Friday, Mar 27, 2020, 04:30 PM
211 W Walnut St, Argos, IN, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- March 5 - 4-H Council Meeting @ 7 PM Extension Office
- March 6 - Green Twp. 4-H Meeting @ 5 PM Marshall County Community Center
- March 7 - Beef and Dairy Beef Tag In @ 8-11 AM Fairgrounds
- March 9 - Dog Practice @ 6-8 PM Marshall County Community Center
-Horse and Pony Committee Meeting @ 6:30 PM Extension Office
-Tippy 4-H Meeting @ 7 PM Tippecanoe Community Building
-Master Gardener Meeting @ 7 PM Extension Office - March 10 - Triton 4-H Meeting @ 6 PM Triton High Cafe
-West Twp. 4-H Meeting @ 6:30 PM Pretty Lake Church - March 11 - Cooking Under Pressure @ 1 PM Argos Library
-Jr. Leader Meeting @ 6 PM Ancilla College - March 12 - Polk Twp. 4-H Swim @ 6-8 PM Swan Lake
-Extension Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM Extension Office
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