Please welcome Dr. Laura Ingwell as she continues her experience in the Department of Entomology as an Assistant Professor in Horticulture Entomology. Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2006. She received her Masters of Science in Ecology from the University of Rhode Island in 2009 and her…Read more about Welcome Dr. Laura Ingwell[Read More]
Welcome to Dr. Elizabeth Long as she returns to the Purdue Department of Entomology family as our second hire in Horticulture Entomology. Elizabeth received her Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University in 2007 and obtained her PhD in Plant, Insect and Microbial Sciences from the University of Missouri in 2013….Read more about Welcome Dr. Elizabeth Long[Read More]
WHAT: An Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (weed killers, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides, etc.) is being sponsored by the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). This disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over…Read more about Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project[Read More]
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2019 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications for fiscal 2019 funding are due Oct. 31, 2019. “Producers can visit their local…Read more about USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Producers’ Costs for Organic Certification[Read More]
Does your farm sometimes have surplus produce? Produce that is perfectly good to eat, but isn’t going to make it to market? Society of St. Andrew can help you harvest and transport the excess to help feed those struggling to get enough to eat. Gleaning America’s Fields – Feeding America’s Hungry. We do it simply,…Read more about Gleaning America’s Fields – Feeding America’s Hungry[Read More]
French Lick Resort & Casino 8670 W. State Rd. 56 French Lick, IN 47432 Phone numbers: French Lick – 1-888-936-9360 – Dan Egel – (812) 886-0198 Friday – March 9, 2018 8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration and Viewing of Exhibits 9:00 am – 9:40 am Pest and Product Update, D. Egel & W….Read more about Southwest Indiana Melon & Vegetable Growers Annual Meeting[Read More]