There are two important notices that you need to be aware of. Revisions to Indiana Pesticide Regulations – January 5, 2023 As you may already be aware, Indiana has recently made several changes to the state pesticide regulations. The Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) and the Indiana Pesticide Review Board (IPRB) have been…Read more about News from the Office of Indiana State Chemist and Seed Commissioner[Read More]
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The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation’s largest scientific research-based information and education providers. It’s a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America. Purdue Extension is a service tailored to meet the needs of Indiana, needs we know firsthand. Our educators, specialists, and volunteers…Read more about What is Purdue Extension?[Read More]
NCR-SARE Funded Awards NCR-SARE Announces 2022 Research and Education Awards – February 1, 2023 NCR-SARE is pleased to announce the projects selected for funding for the 2022 Research and Education competitive grant program. Seventeen (17) projects were awarded a total of more than $3.8 million through this NCR-SARE grant program for researchers and educators involved…Read more about Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) News[Read More]
Indiana NRCS accepting applications for Farmers Helping Hellbenders RCPP project – February 17, 2023 Applications are being accepted through March 31 from farmers and forestland owners in portions of Washington, Harrison, Crawford, and Floyd counties. Funding is now available to producers in the Blue River-Sinking Watershed to implement conservation practices on their land to assist…Read more about Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Services News[Read More]
The Food Systems (FS) Coordinator leads a state extension program with the main focus on realizing value-added opportunities for local food systems. These systems include clusters of producers, processors, distributors, sellers, consumers, and supporting organizations that have proven to enhance the rural and urban economy, the environment, food access and nutrition, and strengthen producers and…Read more about Career Opportunity at Purdue Extension – Food Systems Coordinator[Read More]
Registration is open for the 2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference! Join us for the event at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center in Danville. Gain practical, hands-on guidance from leaders and experts at the 2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference. This 11th annual event takes place in Danville on March 2-3. If you haven’t…Read more about Indiana Small Farms Conference, March 2-3[Read More]
On February 9, 2023, Purdue Extension will host the Northwest Indiana Vegetable Series. Pests and diseases present challenges for vegetable producers. This program is designed to give growers the knowledge to manage these and improve their production. This will be a half day program held at Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria in Valparaiso and Unity Gardens in South Bend….Read more about Registration Open for Feb 9th NW Indiana Vegetable Series[Read More]
Michigan State University is holding a free Webinar Series about Specialty Crop Marketing and Finance. Detail information can be access at Webinar on thinking ahead about specialty crop marketing and finance – Agriculture (msu.edu)
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