Purdue Extension - Carroll County Indiana

08/28/2026

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 📰

🍂🎋As the seasons change… September brings opportunities to harvest what we’ve grown, reflect on what we’ve accomplished, and prepare for what comes next. Purdue Extension is here to help Carroll County individuals, families, farmers, youth, and communities grow throughout every season.

08/27/2026

Give the NEW Junior Leaders page a FOLLOW to see what the club is up to throughout the year!

Hey! Welcome to the NEW Carroll County Junior Leaders page! 🎉

As we prepare to kick off the 2027 4-H program year, we’re excited to create a space where Junior Leaders can share what they’re doing, highlight club activities and accomplishments, and give the community a look at what Junior Leaders are all about!

This page will also provide an opportunity for a 4-H youth club officer to take the lead in managing and creating content, giving youth a voice in how the club shares its story and connects with others throughout the year.

To kick off the new year, we invite all current 7th–12th grade youth in Carroll County to join us for a Junior Leaders Call-Out! Come learn more about what Junior Leaders is all about, how you can get involved, upcoming activities and opportunities, and how you can help shape the future of the club. 💚

08/25/2026

🚨STATE FAIR PROJECTS ARE BACK!

and ready to go home! 📦🏠

Please make plans to pick up your projects as soon as possible!

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

This week has been extremely challenging for many Indiana residents. The derecho in northern Indiana and the historic flooding in east-central Indiana have resulted in massive property damage, agricultural impacts, and, most unfortunate and significant, loss of lives. Extension will continue to take a leading role in providing reliable, research-based information to residents, local and county officials, and community organizations.

08/12/2026

Looking to make an impact in a really unique way?

The Carroll County 4-H Shooting Sports club is seeking adult volunteers to lead as instructors for nearly 100 youth each year! Interested in learning more? Connect with Amanda Arnett or the Extension office.

08/12/2026

Hannah, Gretchen and Amy are at the Purdue Extension Building at the Indiana State Fair today. Stop by and say hello!

08/11/2026

The Carrol County office is CLOSED for the remainder of 8/11 with no phone lines available. Please send emails for communication!

08/02/2026

As the 4-H season wraps up and the excitement settles, take a few moments to do something that leaves a lasting impact—write your thank you cards. 💚

In a time when it's often easier to point out what's wrong than celebrate what's right, a simple note of gratitude stands out. Your words can mean more than you realize.

𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟰-𝗛’𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀: please take time to thank the buyers, sponsors, volunteers, leaders, and everyone who helped make your 4-H experience possible. Their support, encouragement, and generosity create opportunities that wouldn't exist without them.

07/31/2026

Multiple Carroll County 4-H members were finalists and recipients of other Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton & Carroll Counties scholarships - incoming seniors check out this opportunity!!!

Senior year fills up fast. Between classes, extracurriculars, college visits, senior pictures, and making memories, it's easy for important deadlines to sneak up on you.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now open through the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties.

New this year: When you apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, you'll also complete our Universal Scholarship Application, making it easy to be considered for additional Community Foundation scholarships.

📅 Application deadline: August 31, 2026

Don't wait until the last minute. Start your application today at cfhoward.org/scholarships.