Purdue Extension
Preventing and Spotting Avian Flu on Hobby Farms
Avian Flu or H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that so far has been found in three counties in Indiana, Dubois, Greene and Elkhart. So far 171,224 commercial turkeys and 10,679 commercial ducks have been affected. There have been zero cases of Avian Flu in Montgomery County and I want to press that…
Read MoreMore Is Not Always Better!
Supplements, do I need them? The answer is simple, probably not. If you have been following social media, you have certainly seen different companies pushing different vitamins and nutrients, especially recently with the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplements come in many forms; pills, shakes, and patches. It doesn’t matter the supplement delivery method, there are a…
Read MoreTeens Leading The Way
The Montgomery County 4-H program is proud of our teen leaders that are taking the initiative to live out the 4-H motto, “to make the best better”. There are two specific teams of teens that I would like to highlight that are offering programming opportunities throughout the county to businesses, organizations, youth agencies, and more.…
Read MoreReflecting On National Ag Day
As I enjoyed National Ag Day on March 22nd, I myself realized I do not appreciate and recognize all the steps my food went through before consuming. I was just plopping my fruits, yogurt, and spinach into my blender to pulverize my morning smoothie without a second thought. As we just celebrate National Ag Week,…
Read MoreCelebrate A World Of Flavors
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors. Celebrating flavors from cultures around the world is a tasty way to nourish ourselves and appreciate our diversity. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! Enjoying different flavors of the world is a chance to learn…
Read MoreCommunity Movie Night – Featuring “Encanto”
Looking for a fun, relaxing evening with the family? Has it been awhile since you have enjoyed a good movie? Then join us for a community-wide movie night! In partnership with our local Kiwanis group, we will be hosting a movie night on Friday, March 18th at 7:00 pm in the 4-H Building at the…
Read MoreNew Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator
Hello! I am Tricia Herr, and I am the new Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator for Montgomery County. A little about myself: I was born and raised in Noble County, Indiana and grew up on a small farm raising steers, dairy heifers, and hogs for my 4-H projects. I spent much of my childhood…
Read MoreHealthy Living In 4-H And At Home
One of the four “H’s” that we celebrate in 4-H is healthy living. According to National 4-H, the 4-H program “empowers youth to be healthy – body and mind – with the skills to make healthy decisions and lead healthy lifestyles”. In the midst of a global pandemic and the stresses of every day life,…
Read More4-H Teen Leadership Team helps future leaders
In the month of November, the Montgomery County 4-H Teen Leadership team had the opportunity to be a part of the “Running for Office” program. This program was provided through partnerships with the Purdue Extension office, local Democratic and Republican party chairs, and the League of Women Voters. “Running for Office” was an opportunity for…
Read MoreEating healthy for the holidays
Tis the season to be bombarded with healthy-living and food guilt, while at the same time having break rooms full of sweet Christmas treats. This time of year can add a lot of stress, especially when we are trying to make good decisions for our health yet enjoy the once-a-year cheer that comes with the…
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