Purdue Extension Marion County

09/10/2026

Join Purdue Extension VITA for a free Consumer Protection Community Event on October 1 from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Bloomington Public Library Downtown.
Learn about scam prevention, debt collection rights, taxpayer rights and more. Free basic tax preparation and limited legal sessions will also be available.

09/07/2026

The Purdue Extension Marion County office is closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day—a day to honor the hard work and contributions of America’s workforce. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8th at 8 AM.

09/02/2026

Purdue Extension ANR Educator Jayde Grisham recently welcomed guests to her farm, Honey Bird Flower Farm, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to grow market-ready blooms.

The experience ended with the best part: everyone got to create their own bouquet using flowers grown right on Jayde’s farm! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this Cut Flower Farm Tour a success!

09/01/2026

Want to make a difference in your community? Become a VITA volunteer with Purdue Extension! Help provide free tax preparation to eligible individuals and families while building valuable skills, gaining experience and giving back to your community.

You can register at https://extension.purdue.edu/vita/volunteer.html

08/31/2026

Join our friends at Slow Food Indy for their Relaunch Potluck! Community members, chefs, growers, producers, and vendors are welcome to share a meal and discuss a vision for good, clean, and fair food. Reserve your Spot! Space is limited.

Register at https://bit.ly/3UCZCMO.

08/19/2026

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08/13/2026

As severe weather continues to impact Indiana, food safety becomes a major challenge during extended power outages. Swipe to learn how you can make informed decisions about safety of the refrigerated or frozen foods.

Learn more about disaster preparation and response topics at https://www.purdue.edu/engineering/ABE/INPREPared/prepnotes/

08/13/2026

Indiana continues to be hit hard by severe summer weather. The most impacted areas seem to be northwest Indiana with wind damage and the east-central part of the state experiencing massive flooding. However, many other areas had severe storms and power outages are currently reported in many counties.

With power outages also comes the use of portable generators. While generators can be a true lifesaver in emergencies, they also present hazards from carbon monoxide poisoning to back-feeding current causing injury or death. Find videos and PREPnotes about safe operation of generators and storm preparedness at https://www.purdue.edu/engineering/ABE/INPREPared/prepnotes/

08/11/2026

Ready to build your homesteading skills? Join our friends at Purdue Extension - Monroe County on Saturday, October 17 for the Indiana Homesteading Conference, a full day of practical workshops and expert-led sessions on gardening, livestock, food preservation, sustainable living, small farm management, and more.

Early bird registration ends September 1. Register by October 9 at https://bit.ly/HomesteadingConference2026. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your knowledge, you'll leave with practical skills and ideas you can put to use at home.