Purdue Extension - Allen County

Are you a food service professional in need of your ServSafe certification? Join us on Tuesday, December 8th, for the 1-day class and examination!

ServSafe Food Protection Manager is their highest certification. It satisfies Indiana requirements to become a Certified Food Protection manager and focuses on five aspects:

• Foodborne microorganisms and allergens
• Personal hygiene
• Purchasing, receiving, and storage
• Preparing, cooking, and serving
• Facilities, cleaning/sanitation, and managing pests

The full 1-day training includes a manual and proctored exam.

Registration Deadline: November 25, 2026

⏰ Registration time: 8:30 AM, Training begins at 9:00 AM
📍 Allen County Extension Office - 4001 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

For more information, please visit: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/county/allen/2026/12/servsafe-food-protection-manager-allen-county.html

Save the date for our upcoming Senior Planet workshops, in partnership with the Allen County Public Library and The Dream Center FW, designed to help individuals gain confidence with technology and explore valuable online resources.

Upcoming workshop topics include:
🔒 Staying Safe Online
📱 Getting to Know Your Android Smartphone
🌐 And more technology-focused sessions to help you stay connected, informed, and empowered!

📅 Visit our website for more information on each class and stay up to date on workshop dates and registration details. Click here: https://extension.purdue.edu/events/index.html =allen

Did you know? The leaves in your yard could be sheltering next spring’s butterflies, bees, and even fireflies! 🦋 🐝 🐛

I Didn't Know That!: Leave the Leaves (U.S. National Park Service) I Didn't Know That!: Leave the Leaves

Join Purdue Extension on November 17 for an opportunity to gain up to 5 continuing education credits for multiple commercial pesticide applicator categories. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST at Purdue Fort Wayne Walb Student Union located at Union Cir Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.

Credits are available in the following categories 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 11, and RT.

Registration is $80 and includes lunch

For full agenda, program details, and to register, visit https://bit.ly/INPACE2026

Locations include:
Nov. 17: Fort Wayne (EST)
Nov. 18: Alexandria (EST)
Dec. 9: Chrisney (CST)

Registration at each location closes one week prior to the program date or when program capacity is reached.

🌱 Friendly reminder! 🌱

If you have any sensitive houseplants that are still enjoying the outdoors, be sure to bring them inside tonight! 🪴

It may also be a great time to harvest any garden produce that’s still hanging on. 🍅🥕🥒 Don’t let those last goodies get caught by the cold!

Stay warm, and happy harvesting! 🍂

🥶 It's going to be a cold night across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. In fact, temperatures will drop to lows we haven't seen in nearly 5 months.

If you still have house plants soaking up the sunshine outdoors, it's time to bring them inside before bedtime! 🌿

More on the forecast: wane.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WANE_15

Ready to Grow Your Knowledge? Join Us for an Exciting Hybrid Program! 🌱

Join Purdue Extension for this upcoming program, running October 19–December 7, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 PM CT.

📍 Hybrid format: Attend virtually or in person at Purdue Extension, 2291 N. Main Street
💲 Registration: $180
🪴 Optional add-on: DIY Home Hydroponics Kit & Worm Bin — $52

📅 Registration deadline: October 12, 2026

👉 Register here: https://cvent.me/0rQOae

Have questions? Contact Rebecca Koetz at 219-232-8058 or [email protected].

We hope you’ll join us! 🌿

Summary - Urban Farming Signature Program Learn how to cultivate food safely from planting to harvest in an urban setting with Purdue Extension’s Urban Farming Signature Program. Purdue Extension specialists and educators will lead the course teaching you how to:  

Build your homesteading skills at the Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference!

Join us Nov. 6–7 in Kendallville for hands-on learning about gardening, livestock, food preservation, beekeeping and more.

Build your homesteading skills at the Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference!

Join us Nov. 6–7 in Kendallville for hands-on learning about gardening, livestock, food preservation, beekeeping and more.

Registration is $50 for one or both days; youth ages 5–12 are $25.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration for one or both days: https://cvent.me/Vgk2oY

Check out the new Purdue Extension Northeast Region page! 💛🖤

This page will highlight the programs, people and impact of Purdue Extension serving Northeast Indiana.

Welcome to Purdue Extension Northeast Region! 💛🖤

This page highlights the programs, people and impact of Purdue Extension serving Northeast Indiana.

Here you’ll find updates on education, events and community efforts in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, health and human sciences and community development.

We’re glad you’re here and look forward to sharing the work happening across our communities.