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The best small farm field day in Indiana is Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Purdue Student Farm (1491 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, IN. 47906) starting at 8:00 am.

Topics include: food safety updates, packhouse tours, weed & insect management, crop production, and more. Register online at: https://am.ticketmaster.com/purdue/smfarm.

Order Your Indiana Grown Holiday Boxes

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Oct

Order Your Indiana Grown Holiday Boxes

30 Oct 2024

Indiana Grown Holiday Box highlights local businesses for the second year INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2024) – Today, Indiana Grown has announced the contents of the 2024 Indiana Grown Holiday Box, the perfect gift for your friends and family this holiday season. This year's gift box will showcase a variety of products from Indiana Grown membe ...

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Purdue Extension & Indiana Forage Council Hosting Virtual Forage Quality Virtual Seminar

29

Oct

Purdue Extension & Indiana Forage Council Hosting Virtual Forage Quality Virtual Seminar

29 Oct 2024

Purdue Extension & Indiana Forage Council Hosting Virtual Forage Quality Virtual Seminar Purdue Extension and Indiana Forage Council are hosting a free “Understanding Forage Quality Virtual Seminar” on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Participants may view the seminar from their own device by registering at purdue.ag ...

Congresswoman Houchin Cosigns Letter Urging Farm Bill Reauthorization

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Oct

Congresswoman Houchin Cosigns Letter Urging Farm Bill Reauthorization

28 Oct 2024

Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN–09) has joined a letter to House Leadership supporting the full reauthorization of the Farm Bill by the end of the 118th Congress. Farmers are currently operating under policies put in place in 2018. Six years later, these outdated policies restrict the growth of our nation’s agricultural co ...

Purdue Extension Hosting BQA Trainings

25

Oct

Purdue Extension Hosting BQA Trainings

25 Oct 2024

Purdue Extension Hosting BQA Trainings Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) trainings will take place throughout Indiana to help producers either renew or earn a certification, good for three years. The trainings are free. Only one person from each operation is required to be certified to ensure the entire operation follows BQA standards. However ...

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Over 100 Indiana FFA Members Prepare To Compete On The National Stage

17

Oct

Over 100 Indiana FFA Members Prepare To Compete On The National Stage

17 Oct 2024

Over 100 Indiana FFA members from across the state will be competing at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo next week in a variety of Career and Leadership Development Events, the Agriscience Fair and Agricultural Proficiency Awards. “I am always impressed with the talent, leadership and work ethic of Indiana FFA me ...

Apply For Grants From Indiana Grown

17

Oct

Apply For Grants From Indiana Grown

17 Oct 2024

Indiana Grown announced today $25,000 in grant funding for Indiana Grown members who are interested in exhibiting at tradeshows. Grants will be awarded to businesses with commercially ready products who want to expand.Tradeshows offer vital exposure to unique customers and business-to-business clients, but barriers fo ...

Washington County 4-H Junior Leaders Hosting Annual Cheeseball Fundraiser

15

Oct

Washington County 4-H Junior Leaders Hosting Annual Cheeseball Fundraiser

15 Oct 2024

Get ready for the holidays with a delicious treat while supporting local youth! The Washington County 4-H Jr. Leaders are hosting their annual Cheese Ball fundraiser to help cover the costs of trips and activities for the upcoming year. This is a great opportunity to support the future leaders of our community while stocking up on a tasty snack for ...

Washington County Plat Book For Hunting Season Available At Purdue Extension

15

Oct

Washington County Plat Book For Hunting Season Available At Purdue Extension

15 Oct 2024

As hunting season approaches, having the right tools can make all the difference. The Washington County Plat Book, produced by Purdue Extension - Washington County in partnership with Mapping Solutions, is an essential resource for hunters. This spiral-bound edition features detailed land ownership maps, showing property boundaries and township lay ...

Congratulations CDE Teams

09

Oct

Congratulations CDE Teams

09 Oct 2024

Congratulations to our two Washington County 4-H Livestock Skill A Thon teams! Team members were: Allie Akers, Greyson Brough, Adleigh Day, Grace Hammond, Case Karmire, Addison Purlee and Clara Zinser. They placed 4th and 7th out of several teams at the Area II Contest. At the contest they were responsible for identifying feeds, breeds, meats and e ...

Forestry & Entomology Contest

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Oct

Forestry & Entomology Contest

04 Oct 2024

WHO: Any Washington County 4-H Member in grades 3-12 WHAT: Forestry & Entomology Contest WHEN: November 12, 2024 WHERE: Paoli Community Building We are looking for 4-H members interested in Forestry and Entomology judging. The contest is a similar format to the Livestock Skill-a-Thon. At the forestry contest members will identify leaves, se ...

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Free Soil Sampling Program Available For Indiana Farmers

30

Sep

Free Soil Sampling Program Available For Indiana Farmers

30 Sep 2024

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice to benefit farm operations. The program, titled Indiana’s Mississippi River Basi ...

USDA and Indiana Expand Their Successful Conservation Partnership

30

Sep

USDA and Indiana Expand Their Successful Conservation Partnership

30 Sep 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the state of Indiana announced today the expansion of the Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) – broadening the program from 65 counties to the state’s entire 92 counties and increasing the acreage goal to 100,000 acres. The expansion will include 27 additional watershed ...

DNR Weekly Review for September 26

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Sep

DNR Weekly Review for September 26

26 Sep 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Eric Biddinger (N ...

Purdue Extension & 4-H Annual Meeting/Banquet is Monday, Oct. 21

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Sep

Purdue Extension & 4-H Annual Meeting/Banquet is Monday, Oct. 21

25 Sep 2024

The Washington County Extension Board Annual Meeting & 4-H Recognition Banquet is Monday, October 21 at Cornerstone Hall (1500 RC Morris Dr., Salem) at 6:30 pm. The evening will feature a delicious buffet, 4-H volunteer and youth awards, Extension Board recognition, and Purdue Extension updates. Donations will be collected to assist W ...

RSVP By Oct. 14 For Purdue Extension & 4-H Annual Meeting/Banquet

25

Sep

RSVP By Oct. 14 For Purdue Extension & 4-H Annual Meeting/Banquet

25 Sep 2024

The Washington County Extension Board Annual Meeting & 4-H Recognition Banquet is Monday, October 21 at Cornerstone Hall (1500 RC Morris Dr., Salem) at 6:30 pm. The evening will feature a delicious buffet, 4-H volunteer and youth awards, Extension Board recognition, and Purdue Extension updates. Donations will be collected to assist W ...

Pesticide Applicator Programs Are November 12

25

Sep

Pesticide Applicator Programs Are November 12

25 Sep 2024

The 2024 Area 2 Pesticide Applicator Program is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in three locations. RSVP’s are appreciated by Friday, November 8, 2024, but not required. Clark County Community Building (9608 Highway 62, Charlestown) from 9:00-11:00 am. RSVP to hlpotter@purdue.edu or 812-256-4591. Washington County Fairgrounds 4-H ...

Free Soil Sampling Program Available For Indiana Farmers

25

Sep

Free Soil Sampling Program Available For Indiana Farmers

25 Sep 2024

Free soil sampling program available for Indiana farmers INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 23, 2024) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nu ...

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Midwest Hair Sheep Sale At Salem October 5

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Sep

Midwest Hair Sheep Sale At Salem October 5

17 Sep 2024

The Washington County Sheep Association will hold its 18th annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. EDT at the Washington County Fairgrounds located at 118 E. Market St. in Salem. Sheep will be penned and ready for viewing by 11 a.m. Thirty-one rams, 88 ewes, 1 pen of ewes, and 2 flocks from Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia are ...

It's Harvest Season--Watch For Farm Equipment On Roads

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Sep

It's Harvest Season--Watch For Farm Equipment On Roads

14 Sep 2024

Harvest season is officially underway for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert and patient, as they share the road with farm equipment this fall. “The fall is an exciting time for ...

Goat Association Holding Annual Meeting

04

Sep

Goat Association Holding Annual Meeting

04 Sep 2024

Goat producers are invited to the Washington County Goat Association’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Government Building (806 Martinsburg Rd.) in Salem. The meeting will include Association business, election of board members, and a farm tax presentation by Lisa Singleton, CPA.& ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 28

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Aug

DNR Weekly Review for August 28

29 Aug 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Caydee Terrell (Nursery I ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 21

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Aug

DNR Weekly Review for August 21

21 Aug 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Angela Rust (Nursery Insp ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 14

14

Aug

DNR Weekly Review for August 14

14 Aug 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Website Inspector Territories Jared Spok ...

103 Historic Farm Families Presented Hoosier Homestead

14

Aug

103 Historic Farm Families Presented Hoosier Homestead

14 Aug 2024

Recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture, 103 Indiana farm families were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb. “The Hoosier Homestead ceremony at the Indiana State Fair is a prestigious event for all in ...

Indiana's Highest Agriculture Honor Awarded

09

Aug

Indiana's Highest Agriculture Honor Awarded

09 Aug 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 8, 2024) — Today, at the Indiana State Fair the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) presented John Baugh, Director of Agricultural Services and Regulations at Purdue University, and Ed Ebert, Senior Director of Market Development for the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Marketin ...

2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced

09

Aug

2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced

09 Aug 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 9, 2024) — Yesterday, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The winning photographs will be displayed in the lieutenant governor’s Family of Business offices in Indianapolis throughout the n ...

Harrison County Cattleman's Field Day, August 24

08

Aug

Harrison County Cattleman's Field Day, August 24

08 Aug 2024

The Harrison County Cattleman's Association and Purdue Extension-Harrison County are hosting a Field Day at Cameron Churchill's Farm (4880 Adams Rd., Depauw, IN) on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Topics include: beef cattle production, rotational grazing, and cattle minerals. There is no fee to attend, but RSVP's are appreciated by cal ...

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DNR Weekly Review for August 7

07

Aug

DNR Weekly Review for August 7

07 Aug 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Website Inspector Territories ...

$2 Million Provided To Indiana Food Banks Through State Department of Agriculture

05

Aug

$2 Million Provided To Indiana Food Banks Through State Department of Agriculture

05 Aug 2024

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today that Indiana food banks will receive a combined total of $2 million to support their efforts in feeding Hoosiers in need. “Food insecure Hoosiers are some of our most vulnerable and I appreciate the general assembly’s support of thes ...

DNR Weekly Review for July 31, 2024

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Jul

DNR Weekly Review for July 31, 2024

31 Jul 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Website Inspector Territories Eric Biddinger (Nu ...

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