Purdue Extension Weekly Update

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To place an order contact your local 4-H member, 4-H Council member, or 4-H Club leaders! If you would like to place an order to support the 4-H program but do not have a contact, please reach out to the Marshall County Extension Office, and we will get you in contact with a local leader so that your contributions support local 4-Hers in your townships 574-935-8545 or marshces@purdue.edu.

*Note: You will place orders for Mums now, but they will be delivered in the Fall.

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Please have your 10 year member fill out these bios as soon as possible! You will need a picture of a recent headshot submitted with your bio. You can also email your headshot to lstaples@purdue.edu. We will use your headshot on the yard signs used during the fair and during our recognition ceremony. You can select to be except from using a photo by selecting that as an option in your bio.

Get the latest information on what's going on with Marshall County 4-H! Enrollment is in full swing. Members and Volunteers can sign up now for the new 4-H year.

Here are some helpful tips:

• Please keep all contact, emergency contact, and email information correct and current. This is how we contact you!
• If you are interested in getting information on any particular projects, please sign up for them. You are not committed to any projects you sign up for, but this is how we will share upcoming workshop information or project specific information to you. So if you think you may want info on a particular project, sign up!
• Read all of your 4-H communications carefully. There is a lot of information shared through out the year, and many times changes happen without notice. It's good practice to read your emails and check out your Club TeamReach/FB pages regularly!
• When the new 4-H Handbooks are posted, read through them. Projects are updated yearly and outlined changes are in RED text. Never assume that your project guidelines are the same each year.

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Please check out the most current dates for both ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Manager Classes that will be held in the Marshall County Extension office. Please register for the course you need with the links below.

May 7th 2026 ServSafe Manager Class

For more information and to register click HERE

Only 37% of surveyed individuals selected taste preferences as the most important factor they consider when shopping for groceries online. This sharply contrasts with long-reported food purchasing values, where taste typically ranks first when shopping in person, according to the February Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI).

The survey-based report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and food policies, and trust in information sources. Purdue experts conducted and evaluated the survey, which included 1,200 consumers across the U.S.

Read more here: https://www.morningagclips.com/consumers-choose-differently-when-grocery-shopping-online/

You can find all upcoming PARP meeting at ppp.purdue.edu

Mar 31: Wabash Co PARP- 6-8PM @ Bruce Ingrahm Bldg, Wabash Co Fairgrounds

May 11: St. Joseph Co Small Fruit Prog PARP- 2-5PM @ Blueberry Ranch

Aug 19: Pinney Purdue Field Day TBD

Find more details visit ppp.purude.edu or contact the respective Extension Office.

Thursday, March 19

• Extension Homemaker International Night @ 6 PM First United Church of Christ
• North Twp. 4-H Meeting @ 6:30 PM Shiloh Wesleyan Church

Saturday, March 21 - Master Gardener Trip @ 10 AM Potawatomi Conservatory

Sunday, March 22 - Dairy Club Meeting @ 3 PM Gallery on West

Monday, March 23 - Dog 1A & 1B Practice @ 6 PM Gallery on West

Wednesday, March 25

• QLC @ 11 AM Extension Office
• Small Engine Practice @ 6:30 PM 6984 Filbert Rd.
• QLC @ 6:30 PM Extension Office

Thursday, March 26 - Dog 2A and above @ 6 PM Gallery on West

Karen Richey

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

Jayne Deaton

Email: jedeaton@purdue.edu
Website: https://extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/MarshallCo4H

Brieanna Slonaker

Email: brieanna@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/marshallanr

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