Purdue Extension Weekly Update
October 8, 2020
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Elkhart County 4-H would like to invite any youth to participate in program called 4-H Grows Science @ Corteva!
You do not need to be a 4-H’er to attend this event. This hybrid virtual/in-person experience will be happening Saturday, October 10 from approximately 9:30 AM – 1 PM EST at the ECCC building on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen, IN. It is completely free! You will need to pre-register!
The tentative schedule will include welcome and introductions from Corteva scientists at 9:30. Their team will host three environmental science activities throughout the morning; “Weeds vs Crops” (STEM) includes handling various plants for ID purposes, “Chocolate Broccoli Challenge” (Supply Chain and Marketing), and learning about “Formulation of Products” by making a trail mix with various ingredients, all via Zoom, with youth doing the hands-on activities at the fairgrounds in person. The event will wrap up no later than 1 PM!
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact 4-H Youth Development Educator, Sthele Greybar. His email is sgreybar@purdue.edu or call the Purdue Extension office at 574-533-0554! Thanks!
Dining with Diabetes
Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue Extension has a great program for you!
The Marshall County Life Enrichment Center along with Purdue Extension - Marshall County will be offering Dining with Diabetes sessions beginning Tuesday, November 10th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Life Enrichment Center, 1305 W Harrison St., Plymouth. Dining with Diabetes is a series of five sessions, including a three-month reunion session. The Dining with Diabetes program is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series of five sessions is $25.00. Pre-registration and payment is required. Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions.
The educational programs and cooking school will help adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar to feel better and reduce risk of health complications. You will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated, and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipe and handouts will be given to each participant.
Diabetes is a very serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life.
If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or know someone and are part of the support system for an individual and are interested in being a part of this program, please call Marshall County Council on Aging at 574-936-9904 by November 6th to register. The $25.00 program fee includes educational classes, program materials and food sampling. Dining with Diabetes is offered statewide and is sponsored by Purdue Extension.
Integrated Parasite Management Webinar
Thursday, October 22, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. MDT
Join NCAT sustainable agriculture specialist Dave Scott for an online Integrated Parasite Management training for sheep on Thursday, October 22, beginning at 12:30 p.m. MDT.
Livestock and sheep specialists from Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho will explain how to deworm strategically using FAMACHA scoring, proper grazing to avoid Barber Pole Worm ingestion, and using genetic selection to mitigate the devastating influence the Barber Pole Worm can have on your flock.
In addition to Dave Scott, who is also the co-owner of Montana Highland Lamb ranch, presenters include Dr. Whit Stewart, sheep specialist at the University of Wyoming Extension; Dr. Melinda Ellison, sheep specialist at the University of Idaho Extension, and Caleb Pirc, owner of Good Shepherd Farm in Idaho.
FAMACHA cards will be given to those who have completed the training and provided a video of themselves demonstrating the FAMACHA technique.
Registration is required, and you can reserve your spot here: https://attra.ncat.org/ipm-training/.
For more information, contact Dave Scott at daves@ncat.org or 406-490-7596.
Community Development
Vanishing the Vape: Deceptive Tobacco Marketing in Marshall County
Learn about vaping and how it effects the youth in Marshall County.
To join the meeting follow this link: https://trinity-health.webex.com/webappng/sites/trinity-health/meeting/download/abd7349b2a0075d4f9d81cff8f2f85be
For more information, contact Annette Haining, SJHS Marshall County Tobacco
Education Coordinator, at 574.948.4988.
Please invite friends and family to this free event.
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2020, 06:00 PM
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- October 8th - 4-H Camp Counselor meeting @ St. Joseph Fairgrounds 6 PM
- October 14 - Llama and Alpaca Fiber Lunch and Learn Webinar 11:30-12:30 EST
- October 27 - Vanishing the Vape: Deceptive Tobacco Marketing in Marshall County Via WebEx, 6-7:30 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