Local News: Mission and vision focus of Extension effort (6/6/22) | Greencastle Banner Graphic – Banner Graphic

Experiences in 4-H and with Extension programs vary and most individuals have their favorite area of activity. Sometimes one can become so wrapped up in their favorite Extension and 4-H activity that they forget about the other areas of the entire program.

In other situations, individuals may want the program to have objectives that align well with mission and vision statements while other times individuals may have personal objectives that do not align with program mission and vision statements. Both Purdue Extension and Indiana 4-H have their own mission and vision statements. Lets take a look at these statements:

-- Indiana 4-H Mission: The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who will have a positive impact in their communities and the world.

-- Indiana 4-H Vision: Indiana 4-H Youth Development strives to be the premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach their full potential.

-- Purdue Extension Mission: We deliver practical, research-based information that enhances lives and livelihoods.

-- Purdue Extension Vision: We will be a leader in providing relevant, high-impact educational programs that transform the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities in Indiana and the world.

As we enter the summer time period with exhibit competitions, keep these statements in mind. The real-life educational experiences for youth working on projects and activities will be memorable for them if they are allowed to take ownership and be engaged. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives, it is fine to help give ideas to youth who seek guidance but please dont do the project and take this great opportunity away from the youth.

In the adult exhibitions, you will have great opportunities to use practical and research-based information you have learned from Extension programs and other life experiences to demonstrate how your life and livelihood has been advanced.

Visit http://www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or contact the local office at 653-8411 for more information regarding this weeks column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Evening and lunch appointments are available, upon request. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee.

June 15 Whats the Deal with Diets? program, free, 5 p.m., Fairgrounds. Register at 653-8411.

June 15 YQCA Putnam 4-H, 1 p.m. Register https://yqcaprogram.org/

June 17 Summer PARP, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds. Register at 653-8411.

June 27 YQCA Putnam 4-H, 6 p.m., register https://yqcaprogram.org/

July 12 Forest Management and Selling Timber webinar, noon.Register at https://women4theland.org/upcoming-events.

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