Purdue Extension Weekly Update
February 12th, 2026
Please check out what programs and activities 4-H, Health and Human Sciences and Ag and Natural Resources has to offer!
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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.
π Combined Goat Meeting π
πΆ Dog Club πΎ
Jr. Leaders
February is American Heart Month
Making small changes to everyday ingredients can lead to big improvements in heart health. Check out these smart, tasty swaps using Greek yogurt and more.
These simple swaps help you boost nutrition without sacrificing flavor.
π Find more heart-smart tips at http://spr.ly/60504ax9y
π Explore delicious, heart-healthy recipes at: http://spr.ly/60514ax9J
Serv Safe Dates
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.
March 19th 2026 ServSafe Manager Class
For more information and to register click HERE
March 24th 2026 ServSafe Food Handler
For more information and to register click HERE
May 7th 2026 ServSafe Manager Class
For more information and to register click HERE
Preserve Smart
(Times are in Eastern Time)
Find Upcoming PARP Meetings
You can find all upcoming PARP meeting at ppp.purdue.edu
Feb 18: Elkhart Co PARP 10AM-1PM @ Doc's Pavilion
Feb 24: Kosc Co PARP 9:30AM- 12PM @ Keystone COOP Mentone, IN
Feb 26: St. Joseph Co SWCD 9AM-2PM @Lakeville Comm. Center
Mar 3: Pulaski Co Ag Winter Mtg 8:30AM-1PM @ Meadow Springs Manor
Mar 19: St. Joseph Co Farmer Mtg 9-11:30AM @ Ester Singer Bldg, St. Joe Fairgrounds
Find more details visit ppp.purude.edu or contact the respective Extension Office.
Horticulture Hot Topics
Legal Audits for Farm Families
Upcoming Events π
Friday, February 13 - Green Twp. 4-H @ 5 PM Gallery on West
Sunday, February 15 - 4-H Jr. Leaders Meeting @ 3:30 PM 17671 13th Rd. Plymouth
Monday, February 16
- Bourbon Twp. 4-H Meeting @ 6 PM Triton High School
- 4-H Council Mtg @ 7PM Extension Office
Wednesday, February 18 - Walnut Explorers 4-H Meeting @ 6 PM Argos United Methodist Church
Monday, February 23 - Horse and Pony Helmet Clinic @ 6:30 PM Extension Office
Wednesday, February 25 - Combined Goat Meeting @ 6:30 PM Bremen Library
Thursday, February 26 - SWCD Marsh St. Joe PARP @ 8AM Lakeville Comm. Center
Health and Human Sciences/County Extension Director
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
4-H Youth Development
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
Ag and Natural Resources
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
What's Happening Around Marshall County
Plymouth
Argos
Four Fridays. Eight Movies. One Magical February.
Each Friday night in February, Argos Parks & Recreation is bringing the magic indoors with CABIN FEVER MOVIE NIGHTS β featuring the Harry Potter series β‘
Shake off the winter blues and turn your Friday nights into something unforgettable with great company, cozy vibes, and a little wizarding magic.
Fridays in February
Doors open at 5:00 PM | π₯First movie starts at 5:30 PM
Gallery on West, Argos
Admission = non-perishable food item(s) benefiting the Argos UMC Food Pantry
Concessions, door prizes, and fun for the whole family
Bring pop-up chairs, blankets, sleeping bags, etc
Costumes encouraged
**Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult**
Tippecanoe