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Fulton County Extension Quarterly Updates!

4-H | HHS | ANR

2026 Fulton County Fair

July 11th-18th

Building Project Judging

June 30 - July 1

Reminder

There are several unpaid enrollment fees. Your children are not fully enrolled until fees are paid.

If your card did not go through, emails were sent out by Kris Batten, battenk@purdue.edu . Please sign onto 4-H Online at v2.4honline.com and update your card information.
For those who selected to pay in office, invoices were mailed out. Please either stop in the office or mail your payment to 1009 W 3rd ST, Rochester, IN 46975 or utilize the drop box outside the Community Building door on the South end of the building
Checks can be made out to Purdue University

PROJECT ADD/DROP DEADLINE You have till May 15th to add or drop projects. So if your child wanted to sign-up for a project or they have changed their mind on a project, you may go on to 4-H Online and make updates to the projects. If you make any changes please notify the extension office for when we send out project guidelines

Enroll Now

Visit this link for instructions on how to enroll or call the office for assistance at 574-223-3397

How to Enroll

Teen Leadership Weekend

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Teen Leadership Weekend! This trip is an opportunity extended to youth in grades 7-12. Teen Leadership Weekend will take place March 27-29 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. Due to the generosity of the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the cost to attend this amazing experience is only $50.

The weekend will help develop the next generation of leaders in Indiana. There will be opportunities for 4-H members to network with youth from around the state, discover more about themselves and their leadership style, and have fun! Youth will become familiar with Purdue Extension and Indiana 4-H, and will also have the opportunity to share their voice with leaders in these areas. This trip is a great opportunity to build up your local Jr. Leaders programs, to deepen 4-H involvement among our teenage members, or to bring in new teens who show strong leadership skills in their communities.

Seniors 2026

We are working on emailing/mailing out a request for a senior photo and a small questionnaire about your future plans after high school and your favorite 4-H activities/memories. This information is for us to celebrate you by posting in the local newspaper, posting on our Extension 4-H webpage, and hanging up your photo in the community building.

Please return your information to the extension office by April 1st.

Health and Human Sciences

Importance of Close Community

In a world that often feels rushed and impersonal, the communities we build close to home remind us what truly matters: connection. Whether it’s waving and saying hello to a neighbor or lending a hand to a friend, these small acts weave the fabric of belonging that sustains us.

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Agricultural and Natural Resources

Interested in Farm Level Research?

On-Farm Research brings farmers and Extension together to create practical, research‑based protocols using technology already available on farms. By applying proven methods and real‑world field experience, the program helps producers answer questions about seeding rates, fertilizer use, and other management practices. The result is locally relevant data farmers can use to make confident, informed decisions.

Contact Abby for more Details and to discuss how we can work together!

Grain Market Navigator- Virtual and In Person Host Sites Starting in February.

📈 Navigate grain markets with confidence! Designed to empower Indiana farmers, Grain Market Navigator is a four-session Extension series that provides the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate grain markets - especially during uncertain economic times.

Find more Info Here: https://bit.ly/GrainMarkets

Pasture Lease Workshop – virtual program offered 2x-Feb 16^th at 9 am or Feb 23^rd at 7 pm. Free. Contact Kyle Weaver for questions. Registration link is here:

More Information Here

R-STEP Solar on Your Farm: Key Insights Before You Sign Web

Join this 1.5 hr webinar hosted by Purdue Extension to learn more about solar leases.

We'll hear Brianna Schroeder of Janzen Schroeder Ag Law as she discusses key legal considerations for farmers and landowners to consider before signing a solar lease. Key topics she will cover include:

- What to look for in a solar lease;

- The permitting process; and

- Being part of a co-petition.

Registration is required (https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/FffhBz2BRJO8A1u-WF0IpA), but there is no cost!

Built for the Barn: Livestock skills series: offered 3 different dates, 3 locations1!

See Flyer and Registration Links HERE:

Get Growing

Join us this spring for a hands-on gardening series covering introduction to gardening, garden maintenance, rainscaping, plant basics, and soil and garden bed preparation. Sessions will be held March 31, April 2, April 7, and April 9 from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Cost is $15 per person, due March 31.

Farm Shield: Protecting Your Legacy From Life's Uncertainties Registration is Now Open!

Farm Shield: Protecting Your Legacy from Life?s Uncertainties is a comprehensive risk management education program designed to help Indiana farmers and their families safeguard their operations against key risks, often referred to as the "7 D's": death, division, debt, disagreement, dysfunction, disaster, and disability.

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