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ALT Close-up photograph of a dense cluster of tiny, dark, hairy caterpillars covering a pale tan, fuzzy egg mass on rough tree bark. Hundreds of newly hatched larvae are crawling across the egg mass and surrounding bark, creating a textured pattern of black, brown, and cream colors. The image emphasizes the high concentration of caterpillars and the fuzzy protective covering of the egg mass.

ALT Close-up of a gloved hand placing a fresh green lettuce leaf into a bowl of mixed salad greens. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing food preparation and produce handling in a kitchen or food service setting.

ALT A bee sits on a pink rhododendron flower, surrounded by clusters of blooms and green leaves on a sunny day. The flowers fill most of the image, with the bee near the center collecting nectar.

ALT Graphic promoting the Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, taking place November 6-7, 2026, at the Community Learning Center in Kendallville, Indiana, with a call to register today.

ALT Aerial view of an agricultural research farm with a large white farm building, harvested test plots, and standing corn fields. In the foreground, a green combine harvester and tractor with a grain cart are parked on a bare field beside a gravel road. Trees line the horizon under a clear blue sky.

ALT Promotional graphic for an EABU webinar featuring a speaker photo, event date of October 29 at 1 p.m. EST, and a presentation on managing invasive tree species in the eastern United States. Registration information is displayed at the bottom.

ALT Flyer for a free virtual program, “Stingers and Fangs: Indiana’s Most Dangerous Creepy Crawlers,” on October 29, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM EST. The flyer features a close-up image of a black-and-yellow spider in a web and includes the Purdue University Extension logo.

ALT Orange pumpkin growing on a vine in a garden bed covered with brown mulch. Several large green leaves and trailing stems surround the pumpkin, which is illuminated by sunlight and resting directly on the soil. Some leaves show minor browning and curling along the edges.

ALT FFA members observe a demonstration of agricultural technology at an exhibit booth. An exhibitor points to a small-scale equipment model displayed on a tabletop while students in FFA jackets watch and ask questions. Additional agricultural equipment and exhibits are visible in the convention hall.

ALT FFA members explore an agricultural equipment exhibit at a convention trade show. One student sits on a utility vehicle while speaking with an exhibitor, and other students in official FFA jackets stand nearby. Booth displays and aisle signs are visible throughout the exhibition hall.

ALT FFA members participate in an interactive safety-themed educational game at a trade show exhibit. Several students gather around a touchscreen display and map activity while exhibit staff provide guidance. Trade show booths and attendees fill the background.

ALT An attendee speaks with a representative at the Purdue University Farm Stress Team exhibit booth. Educational materials and mental health resource information are displayed, with a large banner promoting support for farmers and agricultural communities in the background.

ALT Four people stand together in front of the U.S. Capitol building on a clear, sunny day. The Capitol dome rises behind the group, with an American flag visible on the building and a bright blue sky overhead.

ALT Participants seated outdoors at an agricultural field day listen to a presenter discussing crop research findings displayed on a poster board. Farm equipment and a large building are visible in the background.

ALT Attendees gather on a grassy farm site during an outdoor agricultural demonstration. A presenter speaks beside a display board while participants listen from chairs and a wagon, with crop fields and farm vehicles nearby.

ALT A presenter points to a map showing the distribution of red crown rot during an educational session under a canopy tent, while attendees watch and listen.

ALT Promotional graphic for an online program titled “Indoor Invaders: Invasive Insects in the Home.” Large green text at the top reads “INDOOR INVADERS,” with white text below reading “INVASIVE INSECTS IN THE HOME.” The background shows two brown marmorated stink bugs resting on a weathered windowsill and window frame. A boxed label displays “OCTOBER 22,” and the bottom text reads “6–7 PM EST.”

ALT Pumpkin on cereal rye cover (Photo by Mark Evans).

ALT Small bat hanging from a window screen, with a grassy yard and red building in the background.