September is Preparedness Month

This September, please prepare in the event you must go for three days without power, water service, access to a grocery or other local services. There are three steps you can follow:



1. Prepare a Kit: Your kit should contain enough items for those in your care. The kit should include water, food that is non-perishable, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, and a battery operated radio. You can visit Ready.gov for a kit checklist.



2. Make a Plan: Agree on an emergency plan with those in your care. You may also want to work with neighbors to build a neighborhood/community plan. Sample plans can be found at Ready.gov.



3. Be Informed: Free information is available to you at your local fire departments, local emergency management agency and your county Extension office. Also, the Extension Disaster Education Network is a great source for emergency preparedness.


Source: Steve Cain: Purdue University Department of Ag. Communications

Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing Workshops

The "Beginners Guide to Grant Writing" is a 2-day workshop. Day One covers the basics about how to write a grant and Day Two, which occurs a few weeks later, brings the class back together to answer questions, continue refining the grant requests and finding out about funding sources. The cost of the class is $150 which includes a workbook and materials plus lunch and snacks both days. To Register: Contact 897-6100 for a registration form or log onto www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/warrick.

Degonia 4-H club wins 4-H 60 Challenge

We are excited to announce Degonia 4-H club won the Warrick County 4-H 60 challenge. The Warrick County 4-H 60 challenge was our campaign to promote 60 minutes of physical activity most days. The Degonia 4-H club logged 56,178 minutes of physical activity from April through July.

Making A Difference Conference

September 10, 2011 at 9a.m., Ivy Tech Community College, First Ave., Evansville, IN Pre-registration is $5.00 by calling 435-5287.

Choose foods and drinks with little or no added sugars

Drink water instead of sugary drinks. There are about 10 packets of sugar in a 12-ounce can of soda.
Select fruit for dessert. Eat sugary desserts less often.
Choose 100% fruit juice instead of fruit-flavored drinks.

The Warrick County Extension Staff would like to THANK all of the 2011 4-H Fair Volunteers for all of their very hard work to make the Fair a success! Your efforts were recognized by all - Great Teamwork everyone!

Animals at the 4-H Fair

4-H has always involved animals; therefore animal welfare is an important part of the 4-H program.

Part of practicing good animal welfare is looking out for the welfare of all animals. If you visit the Warrick County 4-H fair this week, you will see countless examples of 4-H members practicing animal welfare.

With the high temperatures this week, 4-H members are taking precautions against the heat by ensuring their animals are staying cool and comfortable. Just as families take care of the elderly who might become sick during heat waves, 4-H members offer the best care they can for their animals. The responsibility 4-H members undertake with their animals allows them to grow into caring and responsible adults.