On this episode of Focus on the Community, we speak with Natalie Korniak, Education Director with the Purdue Extension Service. She talks about plans for this year’s 4-H Fair in Clay County.

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and their The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America . The annual report provides state-by-state rankings of adult obesity rates, information on trends by region, age, gender and ethnicity, and policy recommendations for local and state government.

This year the U.S. adult obesity rate passed the 40 percent mark for the first time, standing at 42.4 percent – the highest ever recorded, an increase of 26 percent since 2008.

Indiana ranks 12th on the list. Reha Farberman talks about the study.

Most Volunteer Fire Departments are struggling to find Firemen. Tune in Focus on the Community this weekend and hear from Van Buren Township Chief, Pete Taylor and Cody Ray Barnard as they discuss todays challenges with Dave Crooks, as well as a special Open House coming up at the Harmony Firehouse on Saturday, August 13th from 4pm-8pm created to help recruit more volunteers to protect our community.