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You don’t have to sell your home for its market value to affect your taxes. 🏡 The assessor’s estimate of what your home could sell for is what matters. #PurdueExtension specialist and @PurdueAgEcon professor Larry DeBoer explains:
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🌽 “Knee high by the Fourth of July” used to be the goal but times and corn have changed. #PurdueExtension corn specialist and Agronomy professor Dan Quinn (@PurdueCorn) tells @wrtv why that old benchmark might mean your crop is behind.
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Peonies were brought to the U.S. around 1800 and some of those early varieties still grow in #Indiana today. 🌸 Known for their resilience and beauty peonies were named Indiana’s state flower in 1957. Learn more in this free #PurdueExtension publication:
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Feeling the urge to mow everything in sight? You might have Recreational Mowing Syndrome. 🚜 #PurdueExtension wildlife specialist Jarred Brooke says the best cure is going cold turkey—skip the mower and let nature do its thing. Read more from @PurdueFNR:
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Fair season is about more than blue ribbons. It's where @4H'ers build the skills to be Beyond Ready for life and career. @Indiana4h members and alumni, share a photo and tell us how your fair experience has made you Beyond Ready! 🍀
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Those feathery tops you see on corn plants are tassels, and they play a key role in how corn is pollinated. 🌽 Retired #PurdueExtension corn specialist Bob Nielsen breaks down what’s happening in the field and why timing, weather and biology all matter.
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🎆 Celebrate the 4th of July safely with tips from #PurdueExtension Elkhart County. Check local laws, wear protective gear and keep an eye on kids using sparklers. A little caution goes a long way toward a fun, injury-free holiday!.
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We recently celebrated the retirements of Julie Huetteman, strategic initiatives coordinator, and Tony Carrell, @Indiana4H specialist. Their dedication and steady presence meant a lot to #PurdueExtension and the communities we serve. Wishing them the best! 🎉
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A surprise phone call turned into a $5 million endowment supporting Indiana’s rural communities. Thanks to the Jean and Bernas Downing Charitable Trust, #PurdueExtension will continue helping communities thrive across the state. Read the full story:
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🌲 Join the conversation on Indiana’s forest and wood products future! The Indiana Wood Utilization Team (IWUT) is hosting round table discussions across the state to hear from landowners, industry professionals and support organizations. Your input will help shape a statewide
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Poison hemlock is easy to overlook and dangerous to handle. Learn how to spot it before it spreads and what to do if it shows up on your property in this article from #PurdueExtension agriculture and natural resources educator, John Woodmansee:
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Award ribbons and fair exhibits tell just part of the story. 🍀 As @Indiana4h’s fair season gets underway, take a look at how recognition has shaped the @4H experience across generations:
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July is here! 🍅 Tomatoes are ripening, lawns are drying out and fruit trees might need a little support. Check out #PurdueExtension’s garden calendar for advice on watering, harvesting and keeping your garden in good shape:
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Charlie English is one of many @Indiana4h members who feel beyond ready for what’s next, thanks to years of leadership experiences and memorable projects. 🍀 Read how @4H is preparing students for life after high school in this story from @hoosieragtoday:
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RT @hoosieragtoday: Troy and Lisa Furrer—owners of Hilltop Swine and Grain in White County, Indiana—have been farming with their family for….
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Like killing weeds? So do we! Join #PurdueExtension on August 6 at the Farmer-to-Farmer Organic Field Day. Learn from industry experts on how to set up equipment for organic weed control success. This event is free to attend. Sign up here:
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RT @CommDevSoc: Thank you to @PurdueExtension Community Development for being a Sponsor of the 2025 CDS Annual Conference!.For more info on….
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Tony Carrell, @Indiana4h youth development specialist and Dr. Gary Steinhardt, @PurdueAgronomy professor, received the 2025 Distinguished Service Award at the @IndianaFFA Convention! Their longtime involvement has strengthened @NationalFFA programs in Indiana. #IlluminateINFFA
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RT @4H: 🎤 What makes @Indiana4h youth Beyond Ready? Our Brand Ambassadors asked — and the answers SLAYED. 💬🔥🍀 From big goals to bold confid….
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Local food producers can join #PurdueExtension in Greensburg, Indiana, on September 18 for MarketReady training focused on wholesale selling. This program offers practical tools to succeed in today’s marketplace.
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