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Taste of Summer
Summer is one of the best times of the year to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you shop at a farmers’ market, participate in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)…
Read MoreDeath, Taxes and Invasive Species
I always appreciate the joke every Purdue Basketball season of “Death, Taxes, and Matt Painter”. But not everyone has to face Matt Painter and the seven-foot-something he has on the…
Read MoreHome Food Preservation Program June 23
It is finally starting to warm up and that means all the yummy foods growing in our local gardens. Home food preservation is a fantastic way to preserve it now…
Read MorePurdue Extension, Waveland Library Has Educational Series on Invasive Species
Purdue Extension Montgomery County, in partnership with the Waveland Library, is pleased to announce a three-part educational series dedicated to invasive species impacting Indiana’s natural environments. The classes will be…
Read MoreYup, It’s Time: There’s a Fungus Amongus
It is spring time in Indiana and that can mean only one thing mushroom hunting season. I have already started to see Morels popping up in our wooded areas. Morels…
Read MoreWhat Is A Healthy Glucose Response To Food?
By: Monica Nagele Continuous Glucose Monitors have been gaining in popularity lately, but are they necessary for someone without diabetes? Let’s break it down. Glucose serves as the primary energy…
Read More4-H Leadership Starting Strong
By: Abby Morgan Without missing a beat, the Indiana 4-H program is starting off another great year! 4-H is year-round program that annually starts October 1st and ends on September…
Read MoreAre All Ultra-Processed Foods Unhealthy?
By: Monica Nagele In recent years, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have gained notoriety in nutrition. Although the classification of UPFs dates back to 2009, their prominence has only recently surged, largely…
Read MoreJoin Us For A Spook-Tacular Time!
By: Abby Morgan It is time once again for our annual Spooky Science! We invite all families in the community to come out and enjoy our 8th annual Spooky Science…
Read MoreThe Montgomery County Wellness Coalition Launches Free Veggie Libraries In Crawfordsville This Summer!
By: Monica Negale The Montgomery County Wellness Coalition is excited to announce the launch of free veggie libraries in Crawfordsville this summer, aimed at increasing access to fresh produce for…
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