Purdue Extension Weekly Update
February 6, 2020
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Welcome
Hello everyone! Purdue Extension is gearing up for spring and summer programs! We are really excited to share all of our news with you!
Ambassador Board
Sheep Mentoring Program
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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.
Feb 18th @ 8 PM Broiling & Roasting
Join the event @ https://bit.ly/2v0lGoX and invite your friends to join as well!
ServSafe Food Manager 1-day Class & Examination
Offered at the Purdue Extension Office in Marshall County, 112 W. Jefferson St., Rm. 304, Plymouth, on February, 27th at 8 am.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager is their highest certification, and focuses on
five aspects:
• Foodborne microorganisms and allergens
• Personal hygiene
• Purchasing, receiving, and storage
• Preparing, cooking, and serving
• Facilities, cleaning/sanitation, and managing pests
The full 1-day training includes a manual and proctored paper exam.
Class, Book, Exam: $165.
Class, Exam: $115.
Book, Exam: $115.
Exam/Retest Only: $65.
More information is available from www.extension.purdue/Marshall.
Register with Cvent online at http://www.cvent.com/d/jnqjlr
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:
February 25th from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Bremen Public Library, 304 N Jackson St, Bremen. No registration required.
March 3rd from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Culver Public Library, 107 N Main St, Culver. No registration required.
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.
Mental Health Publication on Education Store
Purdue Extension has a new publication related to mental health that will soon be added to the Education Store.
This publication defines mental health, highlights symptoms to look for, provides tips about when to seek help, and offers resources to explore.
Publication available at: https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/HHS/HHS-841-W.pdf
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.
Livestock Guardian Animals Webinar
February 25, 2020
1:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Presented By: Elysia Rodgers, Purdue Extension DeKalb County
Livestock Guardian Animals have been used for thousand of years to help protect animals from predators, but which type is right for your operation? Join us as we look at the different type of livestock guardian animals, their traits, and decide what fits best for you.
Registration Link
https://tinyurl.com/y83ma4k4
If you can’t view the webinar live, please consider registering to receive a link to the recording.
Community Development
The City of Plymouth and the towns of Argos, Bourbon, Bremen, Culver, and LaPaz are conducting surveys to help develop a bike/pedestrian master plan for each of our communities and the County! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey! You're answers will go directly to helping us develop our plan!
https://tinyurl.com/MCbikepedsurvey
https://tinyurl.com/MCbikepedmap
UPCOMING EVENTS
- February 6th - Dairy Goat Committee/Call Out Meeting @ Mancino's 6:15 PM
-Club Audits @ Extension Office 6 PM
-Trophy Meeting @ Extension Office 6 PM
-Tractor Leader Meeting @ Extension Office 6:30 PM
-Horse and Pony Comm. Meeting @ Marshall County Building Room 207 6:30 PM - February 7th - Green Twp. 4-H Meeting @ Marshall County Community Building 5 PM
- February 10th - Master Gardener Meeting @ Extension Office 7 PM
- February 11th - Hemp Production/Management Meeting @ Loghouse Restaurant 8 AM
- February 12 - Livestock Committee Meeting @ Extension Office 7 PM
- February 13 - Fairboard Audits @ Extension Office 6 PM
Beef Committee Meeting @ Marshall County Community Center 6:30 PM
Polk Adult Meeting 6 PM 4-H Meeting 6:30 PM @ Tyner United Methodist Church - February 16 - Beef 4-H Meeting @ Marshall County Community Center 3 PM
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