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Workshops set for June 12-14 at Purdue Farms WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The 4-H Science Workshops will be June 12-14 at Purdue University. Approximately 600 4-H members from Indiana's 92 counties will attend this three-day event. The workshops are designed to give 4-Hers an in-depth look at specific areas of science. Delegates also will be able to get a feel for college life. Workshops will cover the topics of food and nutrition, computers, engineering, animal science, plant science, aerospace science and 4-H ambassadors. Delegates will meet at Harrison Hall and then will break into groups specific to the workshop they are attending. Fees are different for each workshop, but costs range from $75 to $100. Participants are encouraged to bring additional money for meals, snacks and souvenirs. The 4-Hers will be staying in campus residence halls during the event and will have free time to explore the campus. Other activities include a dance and time at the co-recreational gymnasium. The 4-H Science Workshops have been educating 4-Hers since 1972. More than 8,000 4-Hers in 11 states and British Columbia have benefited from the workshops. CONTACT: Clint Rusk, youth livestock specialist, (765) 494-8427, rusk@purdue.edu. Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page