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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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*** 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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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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***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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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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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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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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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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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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Source: Indiana State Board of Animal Health INDIANAPOLIS (March 18, 2020) – To provide guidance on the latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) obstacles to agricultural producers, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will be hosting a conference call on Friday, March 20, 2020. This call will focus on…
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