Purdue Extension-Lake County

Purdue Extension announces Regional Operations Leaders WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Angie Abbott, associate dean and director of Purdue Extension, has announced the 23 Extension staff who began their roles as Regional Operations Leaders, effective June 1. These individuals will play a key role as Extension transforms to a statewide organizational structure ...

The office will be closed tomorrow, June 19 in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen and resume regular business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

Community Unity, Giving Life, Giving Hope 🩸

Join the Lake County 4-H Junior Leaders , in collaboration with Sigma Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, for our annual Community Blood Drive this Friday!

Every blood donation has the potential to help save lives, and your generosity can make a lasting impact on patients in need throughout our community.

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Purdue Extension-Lake County Office

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome!

Register to donate:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=4H

Donors must be 16 years of age or older to donate. Family, friends, and community members are welcome to stop by and support this important event.

Help us come together to give hope, give life, and make a difference—one donation at a time.

When was the last time your dial gauges were checked?
Dial gauges should be checked for accuracy and overall condition every year.
Email Linda Curley, [email protected], to schedule an appointment.
Cost: $5.00 per gauge

—Sharing work that Lake County - HHS Educator Linda Curley has been engaged in over the past year, with the goal of providing meaningful resources to families as they rebuild their lives after experiencing disaster.

From tornados to fires to floods, Purdue faculty and Extension educators partner to support family resilience after natural disasters – News | College of Health and Human Sciences A tornado rakes over Whiteland, Indiana, leaving destruction in its path in 2023. New Pekin, Indiana, experiences floodwaters strong enough to wash away a camper in 2025. Damage and destruction sweep through Lake Village, Indiana, after a tornado in 2026. These are just a few of the natural disaster...

We’re loving our sourdough classes thus far and seeing everyone get started! 🥖✨ Many of you have shared progress pics after creating your starters—so exciting!
We’d love to keep the momentum going—drop a photo or update and show us how your sourdough starter is doing!

Register soon for the July 8 ServSafe Food Manager class and exam! Visit: https://cvent.me/z4qwD7

—Stirring up something magical!
Learn more about our Sourdough for Beginners classes - 219-755-3240

Getting ready to start our second sourdough basics workshop!

There are still a few spots available in our June workshops.

Don’t delay - contact [email protected]

🌱 Urban farming is doing more than growing food — it’s growing stronger communities across Indiana! From hands-on learning opportunities for students to increasing access to fresh produce, these programs are making a real impact. We’re proud to see the amazing work happening right here in Northwest Indiana highlighted by Purdue Extension.

A special shoutout to Faith CDC, West Side Leadership Academy in Gary Community School Corporation, and Harrison Elementary in East Chicago for helping inspire the next generation through urban agriculture, education, and community partnerships! 🌿🍅

Read more here: https://extension.purdue.edu/news/2026/05/more-than-community-gardens-how-urban-farming-is-expanding-in-indiana.html.

More than community gardens: How urban farming is expanding in Indiana As more Indiana residents move to cities and suburbs, they have found ways to stay connected to agriculture — raising chickens, growing small pots of tomatoes and contributing to community-managed gardens in their new settings. Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources (ANR) educators are...