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CoCoRaHS Indiana Virtual Training Opportunities

By Edward J Sheldon / May 1, 2020 / 0 Comments

Learn how to take CoCoRaHS observations by measuring rain and snow, and how to submit your reports. Take the training as a new observer or as a refresher class.   Two identical sessions will be offered: Thursday, May 7; 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. EDT https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1da1960fe34db9d9a8debd240ac0181e Event number: 616 750 401Event Password: CoCoRaHS (OR) Thursday, May 7:…

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Training Event: Emergency Communications with Ham Radios

By Edward J Sheldon / May 1, 2020 / 0 Comments

*** This webinar was held May 8, 2020. The program was recorded and may be viewed in its entirety at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3oLXmBiRG0 *** Please join IN-PREPared along with Purdue Extension – Martin County CED, Dena Held in welcoming our guest speakers Mr. Jimmy Merry, IN ARRL Section Manager, and Mr. Jim Moehring.  This webinar will focus…

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Respiratory Protection & PPE for Agricultural Workers during COVID-19

By Edward J Sheldon / April 28, 2020 / 0 Comments

For a printable version of this article, CLICK HERE. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused well-publicized shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers.  Eye protection, facemasks, and perhaps especially, N-95 particulate respirators are in short supply.  While the needs of front-line medical workers understandably receive the most attention, workers in many other critical…

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Webinar: Addressing Challenges from Packing Plant Closures

By Edward J Sheldon / April 27, 2020 / 0 Comments

***The entire webinar was recorded and can be found at the link (with password-all lowercase) below.  https://vimeo.com/413349053Password:  ilovepigs Purdue in collaboration with IN BOAH and IN Pork is hosting a webinar on Wednesday to discuss the impacts to the swine industry from packing plant closures.  The program will be held over ZOOM at NOON on Wednesday…

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It’s Time to Plant – With or Without COVID-19

By Edward J Sheldon / April 23, 2020 / 0 Comments

Source: Bill Field – Professor & Extension Safety Specialist and INPREPared (Shawn Ehlers, PhD., Ed Sheldon, M.S.) One of the early Church fathers was working in his garden when a passerby stopped and asked him what he would do if he was informed that the following day would be his last day on earth. Without…

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“Communicating with Farmers under Stress” Programs

By Edward J Sheldon / April 16, 2020 / 0 Comments

Source: Bryan Overstreet, Purdue Extension Educator – Jasper County The Purdue Extension  Farm Stress Team is offering the “Communicating with Farmers Under Stress” program at the end of April. This program is geared for those who work with producers in their professional capacities or those who want to learn about the signs of stress, how…

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New Climate Resources Available for Indiana

By Edward J Sheldon / April 16, 2020 / 0 Comments

Source: Hans Schmitz, Purdue Extension Educator – Posey County With the cool temperatures soon to be behind us, now is the time to be checking plants for any sustained frost damage.  When anticipating cold temperatures, many resources exist to evaluate the amount and area of cold expected.  Weather and climate resources may be difficult to…

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Gearing Up for Safety – Production Agriculture Safety Training for Youth

By Edward J Sheldon / April 14, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Gearing-Up-4-Safety curriculum helps youth aged 14-19 meet federal training requirements for agricultural employment. Presented by Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, the curriculum includes 15 PowerPoint presentations with instructor notes, case studies, a glossary and student activity sheets.  The materials are available for free access at www.agsafety4youth.info. School closures due to…

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Smart technology in agriculture & the home: what is it and what is its impact on safety and efficiency?

By Edward J Sheldon / April 1, 2020 / 0 Comments

WEBINARWednesday, April 83:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET “Smart technology” is an umbrella term that encompasses many devices designed to make life easier for the user. Common types of smart technologies include watches, televisions, and a wide variety of other home devices (some that even respond to their own names). While marketed to the masses as…

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Health insurance options for farm families

By Edward J Sheldon / April 1, 2020 / 0 Comments

Source: National Farm Medicine Center Many farm families rely on off-farm jobs for health insurance, and the sudden layoffs and furloughs might mean that farm families are losing their coverage unexpectedly. Other families, who have not had insurance, might be looking to purchase a plan in these uncertain times. Health insurance marketplaces and eligibility criteria…

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