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Valerie Clingerman Extension Educator- County Extension Director /Agriculture and Natural Resources
Happy new year everyone! It is hard to believe another year has ended already!
2017 was a busy year for our office. From 4-H, makers workshops, private applicator meetings, adventures with nature program, on-farm research, captain cash, to a new program we piloted skills-to-pay the bills to help prepare youth entering the work
force, it was another successful year!
We also were sad to see Karel retire but are excited to have Tonya our new Health and Human Science Educator join us.
I want to take this time to thank all of our volunteers and those that attended our programs last year! We are excited for what 2018 will have to offer. As always if you
PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME 7 ISSUE 1
KNOX COUNTY EXTENSION NEWSLETTER
It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This ma-terial may be availa-ble in alternative for-mats.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE :
4-H NEWS 2-4
HEALTH AND
HUMAN SCIENCES 5-8
AG NEWS 9,10
HORTICULTURE 11
Purdue Extension-Knox County welcomes a new Health and
Human Science Educator
In November, Tonya Short joined the Purdue Extension-Knox County team as our new Health and Human Science (HHS) Educator.
What is HHS? In brief, HHS is all about food, family, health & money. From nutrition education to preventing heart disease to creating a spending-savings plan to healthy aging, Knox County HHS is your go-to resource!
Be sure to like the new HHS Facebook page to stay up to date on current happenings around the county.
@KnoxCoHHS
https://www.facebook.com/KnoxCountyHHS/
You can also reach Tonya via email at [email protected] or by phone 812-882-3509
Please help us in welcoming Tonya to Knox County!
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME 7 ISSUE 1
PAGE 2
Mitch Wagoner,
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
4-H & Youth Development News
INDEX
4-H Enrollment
JoAnn Partners
with 4-H
Fair Concerns
Tractor Driving
Upcoming Dates
4-H Scholarships
4-H Social Media
“Ability trumps
privilege;
Hard work leads to
success. ” Kem Hawkins
President of COOK Incorporated
LAST CALL for 4-H enrollment!
Parents can go into 4hOnline (https://in.4honline.com) to
re-enroll their children in 4-H for 2018
Ends: January 15th, 2018
Certificated Adult Volunteers need to go into 4hOnline (https://in.4honline.com) to re-enroll
as an adult volunteer and to sign your 2018 Adult Behavior Expectations by
January 15th!
If you do not have internet please contact the Extension Office (812-882-3509) so we can make arrangements to help you get
enrolled!
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores Partners with 4-H
Save 15% with JOANN 4‑H Rewards! Learn how you can save
15% off total in-store and online purchases every day with 4‑H
Rewards. JOANN will give a minimum of 2.5% of every eligible
transaction to 4‑H.
JOANN Paper Clover Campaign between Feb 1-28 and
purchase a $1or $4 Valentine’s edition of the popular Paper
Clover
JOANN in-store Service Project on Saturday, February 3, 2018
from 11am to 2 pm,.
PAGE 3 4-H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Projects Added for 2018: Creative Writing, Welding, and
Llamas & Alpacas.
Projects Dropped: Personality & Automotive
Major Project Changes: Cake Decorating
(All new guidelines & BOOKS)
Major Livestock Change: Beef going to State Fair now must
submit DNA hair samples!
*All livestock exhibitors (cattle, sheep, goat, swine, chicken, rabbit) must complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animal training before fair (More info will be sent at a later date).
Minor Project Changes: Consumer Clothing, Craft: Model Craft, Electric, Genealogy, Verbal Communication & Weeds.
Please visit our website to see the handbook.
Fair Concerns—Rule Changes
One of the specialty clubs in Knox County is the Tractor Club and they will start meeting soon.
You must attended the meetings to compete in the county contest!
If you are interested in joining or to be put on the list to receive a letter with dates and times for the 2018 meetings call the Extension
Office at 812-882-3509.
Ag Tractor and Lawn and Garden Driving
PAGE 4 KNOX COUNTY EXTENSION NEWSLETTER
Follow us on Facebook at:
“Purdue Extension: Knox County 4-H”
4-H Accomplishment Scholarship – Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, & College Freshman are eligible to apply for this scholarship!
4-H Foundation Scholarship – All Seniors are eligible to apply for this State & County Scholarship.
4-H Club Scholarship - Senior in high school or who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution and will be transferring to Purdue University in the fall semester.
This year 2018 4-H Scholarship applications will be submitted through 4HOnline!
The new due date for members to have them uploaded is January 25th!
For scholarship forms please visit this website:
https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/Pages/scholarships.aspx
4-H Scholarships Upcoming Dates
4-H Open House: Jan 8th, 9th, & 10th
4-H ENROLLMENT ENDS: January 15th
4-H Scholarships due by: Jan 25th
Annual Extension Board Meeting: Jan 29th
JOANN Day of Service: Feb 3rd
Trips Application Due: Feb 16th
Beef Tagging: Feb 24th
Ag Day: March 8th
Camp Counselor Apps Due: March 15th
Area 3 Livestock & Dairy Judging CDE: April 12th
4-H Camp Forms Due: April 15th
Poultry Banding, Sheep, Goat, & Rabbit Tattooing: May 12th
Animal ID Deadline: May 15th
Drop & Add Deadline: May 15th
4-H Camp: June 4th—6th
Knox County Fair: July 16th—21st
Indiana State Fair: August 3rd—19th
Like us on Instagram at:
“@knoxcountyin4h”
Like us on Twitter at:
“@knox_in4h”
HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES
PAGE 5 Tonya Short, Extension Educator
Health & Human Sciences [email protected]
@KnoxCountyHHS
Dates
January 8, 2018—HMK County Council Meeting—Extension Office @ 10AM
February is Children’s Dental Health Month Approximately 25 percent of children have experienced a cavity before entering kindergarten. It is never too early for children to start brushing their teeth! Just because baby teeth fall out doesn’t mean they don’t matter. In fact, as soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can begin. One of the risk factors for early childhood cavities (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay or nursing mouth syndrome) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby’s teeth to liquids, such as fruit juice, milk or formula, which all contain sugar. Babies should never be put to bed with a bottle and you should encourage your child to drink from a cup by his first birthday. Watch for “no spill” cups which are essentially baby bottles in disguise. The “spill-proof” valve forces the child to suck on the cup, rather than sip, in order to get a drink. Also, don’t let your child carry the training cup around. Toddlers are often unsteady on their feet and can injure their mouth by falling while drinking from a cup. As the first birthday approaches, encourage your child to drink from a cup. Children under the age of one should never be given any liquid except breast milk, formula or water. No cow’s milk or juice!
Brushing by age:
Before the first tooth: Wipe baby’s gums with a clean, moist gauze pad or washcloth. Getting your baby used to having his mouth cleaned as part of his daily routine should make it easier to transition into tooth brushing later on, too.
As teeth emerge: Using a baby toothbrush with a small head, brush your child’s teeth using fluoride toothpaste – but only the size of a grain of rice. If your child resists the toothbrush you can also wipe the teeth with a clean wash cloth. Don’t forget the backside of the teeth!
Children 3-6: Brush child’s teeth using a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. You may want to supervise the child brushing their own teeth so they can start learning but follow up by giving a good brush yourself until you are certain your child is doing a thorough job. Also, limit the amount of toothpaste until your child can properly spit and not swallow the toothpaste.
Children 7+: By this age most children will be able to brush well on their own and should have no trouble spitting making it safe to use fluoride toothpaste.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s teeth check with your dentist. If your child
has not had a dental examination, schedule a well-baby checkup for his or her teeth. The
American Dental Association says that it is beneficial for the first dental visit to occur within six
months of the appearance of the first tooth, and no later than the child’s first birthday.
HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES
PAGE 6 KNOX COUNTY EXTENSION NEWSLETTER
Stay safe on snow and ice According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over 800,000 people
are hospitalized each year due to a fall injury. The most common reason for hospitalization
is either a hip fracture or a head injury. In fact, the majority of traumatic brain injuries are
caused by falls. Between hospital bills, physical therapy costs and purchasing specialized
medical equipment, a single misstep can cause a large financial strain. The average cost of
an ice-related fall injury is $33,000. (Side bar: Do you have health insurance? Do you
know your deductible, co-pays and co-insurance amounts? Would you have enough in savings to cover your portion of the bill?)
Depending on which weather forecast you hear we will either get more or less snow and ice
than normal and temperatures will either be colder or warmer than average. Let’s hope for
the best and prepare for the worst with these reminders for staying safe in snowy and icy
conditions. Wear shoes with rubber soles and good traction; put your smooth-soled shoes and
high heels away until spring. Do not carry or swing heavy loads just as boxes or large purses and tote bags that can
cause you to loose balance if the weight shifts. Don’t walk with your hands in your pockets; this reduces your ability to use your arms
for balance if you do slip. Slow down and take shorter steps so you can react to a change in traction more easily.
Walk as flat footed as possible. Do not walk on uneven surfaces and avoid icy curbs. If possible, walk only on cleared and treated surfaces even if this means taking the long
way around. Use handrails when walking up and down stairs. Falls on stairs lead to some of the
most severe injuries. Even indoor steps can be dangerous if your shoes are wet from melted snow.
Keep your eyes on where you are going, digging in your pockets or checking your phone while walking in icy conditions is recipe for a fall.
Keep walkways and sidewalks free of debris, water, ice, and slippery material. When entering a building, clear ice and snow off your shoes to prevent creating a wet slipping hazard.
References:
http://blogs.heattrak.com/commercial/shocking-slip-and-fall-statistics
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/winter-walking-tips-to-avoid-slip-and-fall-injuries.html
HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES
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Co-Parenting for Successful Kids is a research-based
education class designed to help families cope with separation, divorce and custody. The program is offered both online and through classroom instruction and is beneficial for adults who are separating, divorcing, and/or non-married parents, and non-parental caregivers such as grandparents or foster parents.
Cost is $50 per participant and registration is required a week before the program. Currently schedule programs will be held in Daviess, Dubois, Gibson and Pike Counties. You do not have to be a resident of those counties to attend. To register, contact Jan Dougan, Purdue Extension Dubois County at [email protected] or 812-482-1782.
YOU MUST REGISTER for CLASS
Pre-registration for face to face classes is required.
If you register for a 2 day class you must attend both dates, all 4 hours of class, to
complete.
Registrants will be notified of registration by email or phone the week of the scheduled
face to face class.
Classes without minimum registration will be cancelled 24 hours in advance of scheduled class.
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids 2018 Schedule
In Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, and Pike Counties
January 6 8 AM-Noon EST 4-H Building Washington, IN
January 23 & 30 6-8 PM EST TRI-CAP Office 607 3rd Ave Jasper, IN
February 3 8 AM-Noon EST TRI-CAP Office 607 3rd Ave Jasper, IN
February 16 & 23 1:30-3:30 PM EST Washington, IN March 3 8 AM-Noon EST Purdue Extension Office Princeton, IN March 13 & 20 6-8 PM EST TRI-CAP Office 809 E Illinois St Petersburg, IN
April 7 8AM-Noon EST TRI-CAP Office 809 E Illinois St Petersburg, IN April 16 & 23 1:30 –3:30 PM EST Purdue Extension Office Princeton, IN May 5 8 AM-Noon EST 4-H Building Washington, IN
May 15 & 22 6-8 PM EST TRI-CAP Office 607 3rd Ave Jasper, IN June 2 8 AM-Noon EST TRI-CAP Office 607 3rd Ave Jasper, IN June 15 & 22 1:30-3:30 PM EST 4-H Building Washington, IN
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HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES
This Year Will Be Different
Every New Year millions of Americans pledge to make long desired yet elusive changes and tell themselves this year will be different. Whether your focus of change involves losing weight, being more active, saving more money or spending more time with family, here are some tips to make this year different.
1. Make a plan and write it down. Without a plan it is easy to get off track. Putting your plan in writing will help make it more tangible, making you more likely to stick to it.
2. Set reasonable goals that are actionable. For example, rather than setting a goal to lose a set number of pounds, set a goal to walk every day on your lunch break or switch from your morning latté to plain coffee with a splash of milk.
3. Understand why you want to change. Let the end goal – the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel – motivate and inspire you to persevere. Post visual reminders of why you are doing what you are doing.
4. Celebrate successes, especially the SMALL ones. It is those small changes that add up. In the example from number two, switching from latte to plain coffee not only saves calories towards a weight loss goal it also saves money. Because cutting 150 calories a day will not produce immediately visible results, use a proxy such as putting the money saved in a jar to visualize your progress.
5. Ask for support. Tell family and friends about your plan and ask for accountability. Give them permission to call you out but also ask for specific ways in which they can support you. For example, joining you for a morning walk or watching the kids for date night with your spouse. Join a support group (either online or in person) to learn and share with others with the same goals and challenges.
6. Allow for imperfection. On those days when you are tempted beyond control rather than berating yourself for “failing” try to understand why you succumbed and how you can combat next time. Above all, do not let disappointments snowball into the next day (and the next and the next) and threaten your progress.
Change is not easy but a little planning, diligence and social support will go a long way to reaching your 2018 goals. Happy New Year!
AG & NATURAL RESOURCES
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Valerie Clingerman, Extension Educator
Ag & Natural Resources [email protected]
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Upcoming Events
Date Event Location Time (Eastern)
Contact info.
Jan. 1-2 Office closed Purdue Extension-Knox Co., Vincennes
All day 812-882-3509
Jan. 3 Mand. dicamba training (PARP*, CCH**)
Sullivan Co. 4-H building, Sullivan
8:30 am RSVP by calling 812-677-4160
Jan. 4 Mand, dicamba training (PARP*, CCH**)
Knights of Columbus, Vincennes
8:30 am RSVP by calling 812-677-4160
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5*, 12, 19, 26
Farm winter workshops Gibson Southern HS, Fort Branch
8:00 pm RSVP by calling 812-385-3491 ext 103
Jan. 9 Farmers market vendor workshop-Food Safety
Purdue Extension-Knox Co., Vincennes
6:30 pm RSVP by calling 812-882-3509
Jan. 9 Mand. dicamba training (PARP*)
Perry Co. 4-H fairgrounds, Tell City
7:00pm 812-547-7084
Jan. 16 Mand. dicamba training (PARP*)
Sullivan Co. 4-H building, Sullivan
8:30am 812-268-4332
Jan. 25 Crop Management Workshop (Mand. dicamba training, CCH** Cat. 1,4,11, 14, and RT, CEU***, and PARP*)
Green Activities Center, Vincennes
8:30am RSVP at
http://www.conf.purdue.edu/crop
Jan. 29 Annual Extension Board meeting
VU Beckes Student Union, Vincennes
TBD 812-882-3509
Feb. 8 Area Corn and Soybean Day
Vanderburgh Co. 4-H Fairgrounds, Evansville
TBD 812-882-3509
Feb. 13 Farmers market vendor workshop-Networking night
Purdue Extension-Knox Co., Vincennes
6:30 pm RSVP by calling 812-882-3509
Feb. 26 Regional private applicator training and exam
Daviess Co. produce auction, Montgomery
Training 9:00 am Exam 3:00 pm
RSVP by calling 812-254-8668
*Private Applicator Recertification Program **Commercial Applicator Credits ***Certified Crop Advisor credits
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AG & NATURAL RESOURCES
NEW Dicamba regulations, are you ready?
In 2018, all herbicides with dicamba with at least a 6.5% concentration and has an ag use label will now be classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP). These products include previously over-the-counter herbicides that were sold to unlicensed applicators and farms in years past. In 2018, only license applicators (private or commercial) will be able to purchase these products. This means that you will also have to maintain RUP application records for at least two years from the date of application. If you are applying Engenia, XtendiMax, or FeXapan there will be additional records beside the standard RUP records that must be recorded. All applicators must read and follow all labelled directions. Before you spray Engenia, XtendiMax, or FeXapan in 2018 you must also attend a state required dicamba training that can only be administered through the Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) or Purdue Extension. This training requirement applies to every commercial applicator, registered technician, private applicator, and non -certified applicator working under a private applicators supervision who will be applying Engenia, XtendiMax, or FeXapan in 2018 . Starting January 1, 2018 all trainings will run through the existing CCH program for commercial applicators and PARP for private applicators. Every 2018 PARP will include dicamba training. To see upcoming CCH or PARP events visit https://www.oisc.purdue.edu/oiscweb/#!/publicrecords/pesticide/conferences or https://ppp.purdue.edu/private-applicators/recertificationparp/parp-events/. Program titles will include “Mandatory dicamba training.” You can also refer to page nine of this newsletter for local events. You must also keep a record of this training and it must include training date, location, and who provided the training. If you will need to get your private applicator license there will be a regional training and exam offered on Feb. 26th in Daviess County, reservations are required by calling 812-254-8668. Additional information can be found at http://www.oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/dicamba.html.
Producers encouraged to submit diversified field crop
survey
Currently, tight margins still exist with traditional field crop production (corn, soybeans, wheat) and this has resulted in many producers exploring alternative field crop opportunities to increase returns. To address this need Purdue Extension educators in southern Indiana have
developed a survey on field crop diversification to determine the interest and need among southern Indiana producers. Results will be utilized to develop resources, programming, and services to address the production and marketing of new and/or specialty field crops. This survey is voluntary and all responses will be anonymous and confidential. All producers are invited and encouraged to take the survey that will be open through March of 2018. The survey can be found at https://goo.gl/YSfRgZ or paper copies can be found at your local Extension Office and will be available at local programs.
https://openclipart.org
Horticulture
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Farmers Market Vendors training continues If you are a Farmers Market vendor this series is for you! Attend remaining sessions and learn about food safety and home-based vendor rules, local networking, and learn about marketing your products. Our next sessions will be on Jan. 9, Feb. 13, and March 13 at the Purdue Extension-Knox County office from 6:30-8:30pm. For more information call 812-882-3509.
Indoor plant care during the winter months can be challenging During the summer many of our houseplants get to enjoy warm days outside but during the winter they have to come back inside. When plants come back inside light intensity drop, temperature fluctuations, and wind evaporation stop. Proper watering when plants are brought inside is critical. Oftentimes, houseplants die from overwatering especially when they are brought back inside for winter. When plants are outside you may need to water daily but when they are brought back inside it may be weekly or longer between watering events. Many plants benefit when the soil dries slightly. This dryness helps roots get oxygen that is required for good plant growth. Water when the top one inch of soil is dry, or plants begin to wilt. When you do water it is critical to water thoroughly so all the soil is moistened. Watering until water comes out of the bottom of the container is one way to ensure all of the soil is moist. This can also help flush out excess fertilizer salts that can build up and burn plants. Over fertilization can also be an issue. Under low light conditions not as much fertilizer will be needed. Some plants also require high humidity, but generally our homes get dry in the winter months. Plants needing high humidity do best in the bathroom or kitchen areas since they are areas of higher moisture. You can also use a bell-shaped glass structure to cover plants in order to maintain higher humidity levels. More information can be found at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort/articles/2005/winter_houseplants.shtml
Post holiday poinsettia care Poinsettias are one of the most common gifts during the holidays. Now that the holidays are over, many now have beautiful new plants to care for. To maximize the time you get to enjoy your poinsettia, follow a few simple steps. Poinsettias like cooler temperatures and high light intensity that can be hard to match in your home. To help with this you can put them near a sunny window, but make sure the foliage does not touch the window. Do not put them near hot or cold drafts. Using a humidifier or grouping plants on a pebble tray can help increase humidity. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. If your poinsettia is wrapped in foil, poke holes in the foil so excess water does not collect. Poinsettias produce a milky sap that can cause some skin irritation, so if you are allergic make sure to handle this plant carefully. https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/yardandgarden/
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