Purdue Extension-Tippecanoe County

We are so happy to have Emily on our team! 🤩

Meet Emily Ade.

Emily serves as the 4-H Youth Development Educator for Purdue Extension in Warren County and is the County Extension Director in Warren and Benton County.

"I was born and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana, where I attended Benton Central High School and was a 10-year 4-Her in Tippecanoe County. I grew up showing cattle and pigs with my family. After I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Agricultural Education, I was blessed to get the Warren County 4-H position, which I have held for the last 5 years. In my role, I oversee the Warren County 4-H program and get to connect with the Warren County community through various projects. I enjoy the people I get to work with and meet through these roles. Community is a strong part of Purdue Extension’s mission, and I am blessed to be in strong communities through this role."

Interested in a program or partnership? Contact Emily at [email protected].

Join us in celebrating Emily in the comments and thanking her for the impact she has made in the West Central Region. 💛🖤

‼️ Calling All 4-H Club Leaders! ‼️
West Central 4-H educators serving Benton, Fountain, Tippecanoe, and Warren counties are hosting a Regional 4-H Club Leader Training to support and strengthen 4-H club leadership.

📅 Monday, March 9
📍 Tippecanoe County Extension Office
🕕 Dinner: 6:00 p.m. EST
🕡 Training Begins: 6:30 p.m. EST

The evening will include:

4-H THRIVE education
Practical club meeting templates
A presentation from Indiana State 4-H
Q&A with fellow county club leaders

Current and prospective 4-H club leaders are encouraged to attend.
🗓 Registration is open through February 27.

Register today to reserve your spot:
https://westcentralclubleadertraining.4honline.com
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Our office will be closed Monday, February 16th. However, our Extension Educators will be working remotely and are available to assist you. Feel free to reach out, and they will get back to you as soon as possible. Check out our website for contact information. https://extension.purdue.edu/.../tippe.../meet-the-team.html

We will resume regular in-office business hours on Tuesday, February 17th at 8:00 a.m.
Thank you for your understanding. 💛🖤

Virtual Training for Farmers Market Managers & Vendors 🌽🧺

Looking to strengthen your farmers market skills? Join this interactive 4-part virtual training series designed for both market managers and vendors.

🗓 Thursdays starting March 12
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM EST
💻 Meets virtually via Zoom

The program also includes homework and resources shared through Google Classroom. To earn a certificate, participants must attend at least 3 of the 4 sessions and complete all assignments.

Registration: $75
Includes your choice of a market manager or market vendor manual (selected during registration).

Register here: https://extension.purdue.edu/anr/_teams/dffs/programs/farmers_market.html
Questions? Contact Sarah Hanson at [email protected]

Purdue Extension’s West Central Regional Team is hosting Winter PARP Meetings this February across Benton, Warren, Fountain, and Tippecanoe counties.

Dates & Locations:
• Feb. 9 – Benton County Annex (Fowler)
• Feb. 16 – Warren County Extension Office (Williamsport)
• Feb. 18 – Fountain County Fairgrounds (Veedersburg)
• Feb. 23 – Tippecanoe County (Lafayette)

All meetings: 9:00–11:00 a.m. EST

The $10 PARP fee is being paid by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.

Pre-registration is not mandatory but helpful. RSVP by emailing Jon Charlesworth at [email protected] or calling 765-884-0140.