WARSAW — Attention elementary, middle and high school students. Do you go to the fair every July and love seeing the projects or petting the animals? Now is your chance to get in on the action and see why 4-H is the club for you. Youth grades three through 12 and their families will have …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County 4-H group has been practicing for its very own food challenge, right along the lines of famous television shows like “MasterChef” and “Chopped.” Students in third through eighth grades have been given the opportunity to learn a variety of cooking skills and then put these skills to the test in the Indyouth Food Challenge.

WARSAW — For the 76th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country are celebrating National 4-H Week through Oct. 13. This year’s theme, “Inspire Kids To Do,” is a campaign that will give kids more opportunities to do, empowering them with the skills they need to succeed in life and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Mindy Wise, Kosciusko County 4-H youth development educator, is working with the Tobacco Free Coalition to teach students techniques used in point of sale marketing campaigns and how to use these techniques to create a positive campaign message.

WARSAW — For more than 20 years, the 4-H Memorial Garden has been a staple of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. As years go by, so does the landscape of the garden.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Purdue Extension Office has been busy, and with the county 4-H fair less than two months away, things aren’t about to slow down anytime soon. Four representatives of the extension office addressed the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night, May 10, to highlight some of the organizations many ongoing programs. Jenny …read more.

WARSAW — Although spring is officially upon us, the weather is still not cooperative for outdoor planting and gardening. While greenhouses are a common way to get an early start on the planting season, the Purdue Extension Kosciusko County office provides other options for adults and children.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Christmas is the time of giving and the members of the 4-H Junior Leaders are continuing their annual tradition of teaming up with Combined Community Services to participate in the Adopt-A-Family program.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services and Purdue Extension paired up to provide spring break fun for youth this week, April 4-6. Mindy Wise and Jackie Franks, both Purdue Extension educators, directed a three-day workshop that included hands-on cooking experiences and physical activity. The workshop, titled Spring Into Health, focused on healthy habits for kids, including healthy …read more.

WARSAW — When she is able to “make it happen” for a young person, it’s the best part of Mindy Wise’s job. She is the 4-H youth development educator for the Kosciusko County Purdue Extension Office in Warsaw.

By MINDY WISE 4-H Youth Development Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Indiana 4-H enrollment is now open in Kosciusko County through Jan. 15. Four-H is a premier source of enjoyable, educational programs to help young people reach their full potential. Plus, new for 2015, enrollment is easier than ever with the 4-H Online system, https://in.4honline.com. …read more.