WARSAW — Local youth will have the opportunity to learn about, and experience, agriculture and farming this summer at the second annual Farm Day Camp. This year, campers in grades three through five can take part in the year of poultry and spend a day at one of two local poultry operations. Campers will have …read more.

WARSAW — Artists of any age and any medium now have the chance to showcase their talent through Purdue Extension Kosciusko County’s new Art of Agriculture contest. The contest allows artists to submit a piece of art, whether it be painted, drawn, knitted, sewn or sculpted, to the Kosciusko County Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty will be announced at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Kosciusko County Extension Office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw. The Kosciusko County Royalty Contest began in 1968. At that time, the 4-H Junior Leaders selected their “King” and “Queen.” Gary Boggs was Kosciusko County’s first …read more.

Imagination was a part of the Purdue Extension Service of Kosciusko County Annual Meeting Monday with the presentation of “Life Saver Awards” by extension staff. Packets of Life Savers as well as inner tubes in Lifesaver colors were presented to 10 individuals and a group, who the extension staff felt were life savers to them …read more.

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? The research indicates that they can. Studies show that apples can help reduce your risk of developing cancer and Type 2 diabetes, especially in women. Apples can also reduce your cholesterol, boost your immune system, and help control your weight. Links have even been made …read more.

By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator Harvest season is just getting started around the county. With the beginning of harvest it is a great time to celebrate National Farm Safety and Health Week. One of highlights of this week is to provide a safety message about important precautions to take on our rural highways. It’s the …read more.

Do your children enjoy bugs, building Legos, collecting things, or making new items out of recycled items? Would you like to teach them how to cook and explore working with animals? Are your children in kindergarten, first or second grade and are interested in learning more about exploring 4-H? If you answered yes to just …read more.

Members of 4-H across Kosciusko County will participate in a color run in all of their green glory on March 15, to support our local 4-H programs and local food pantries. The run will be a 1 mile fun color run/walk on Saturday, March 15, shoud weather permit. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers recently celebrated its annual achievement night. Over 100 members attended the event at the Atwood Community Building which was organized by the Jolly Good Neighbors Club. A program by the district representative, Connie Herschopp of South Bend, demonstrated special water filters that will be purchased by Extension Homemakers from across …read more.