Purdue Extension-Hancock County Agriculture & Natural Resources

08/22/2026

Learn what it takes to build a sustainable garden in your community with Purdue Extension's Grass To Garden Virtual Course!
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6-8 pm ET.
The $50 course fee includes:
- Four live virtual sessions
- Asynchronous education & activities
- Participant manual & online resource library
- Support from experienced educators

Register at https://cvent.me/DAMMMg

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Our phone system is currently down. If you need to contact the Purdue Extension Office please email [email protected]. Thank you.

- Phone Outage -

Update 12:20 pm - The technology issue has reportedly been resolved and systems are back online. The Information Technology department will be monitoring the systems for the rest of the day to ensure everything is back up and running as it should be.

This post will be updated with any new information.

Original post:
Phones for county offices are still not functional from the issue experienced yesterday afternoon.

Outages include:
Annex (all offices)
Courthouse
Sheriff Office
Hancock Co Jail

Not affected:
Hancock 911, non-emergency and 911 service

The annex is open for walk in assistance

08/18/2026

Calling all conservation-minded women 🌱 Come learn about invasive plants and how to manage them in fellowship with neighbors and friends - no experience necessary! The event will take place at a Markleville farmhouse on August 29th - you won't want to miss this opportunity to build community while we learn together 💜 Find more details and reserve your spot here here:
https://bit.ly/W4L_Invasives

08/10/2026

06/30/2026

Join “The Indiana Flock Exchange” this Summer & Fall!
Sheep producers, this is your opportunity to level up your flock health knowledge and connect with fellow shepherds across Indiana! Hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association and Sheep & Wool Checkoff, this workshop series is packed with practical, hands-on learning.
What to expect:
✅ Discounted FAMACHA Certification (included in your registration!)
✅ Hear the latest updates from the Indiana Board of Animal Health
✅ Engage with an experienced producer panel
✅ Great conversation and dinner included
Choose a session near you:
July 26 – Purdue West Lafayette (Creighton Hall)
September 13 – Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center (Registration upcoming)
November 22 – Pinney Purdue Ag Center (Registration upcoming)
Registration: $10 per person (includes dinner + training value!)
Reserve your spot for Flock Exchange Central on July 26th today: https://cvent.me/dw5z2O
Registration upcoming for the other two sessions. Stay tuned! See less

Join “The Indiana Flock Exchange” this Summer & Fall!
Sheep producers, this is your opportunity to level up your flock health knowledge and connect with fellow shepherds across Indiana! Hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association and Sheep & Wool Checkoff, this workshop series is packed with practical, hands-on learning.
What to expect:
✅ Discounted FAMACHA Certification (included in your registration!)
✅ Hear the latest updates from the Indiana Board of Animal Health
✅ Engage with an experienced producer panel
✅ Great conversation and dinner included

Choose a session near you:
July 26 – Purdue West Lafayette (Creighton Hall)
September 13 – Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center (Registration upcoming)
November 22 – Pinney Purdue Ag Center (Registration upcoming)
Registration: $10 per person (includes dinner + training value!)
Reserve your spot for Flock Exchange Central on July 26th today: https://cvent.me/dw5z2O
Registration upcoming for the other two sessions. Stay tuned!

06/16/2026

Have some old pesticides you want to get rid of? OISC Clean Sweep is happening in August. Get the details and Participant Form here: https://oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/clean_sweep.html

What: An OISC Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (herbicides, 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 300 pounds per participant. Over 300 pounds there will be a $3.00 per pound charge. This is a great opportunity for you to legally dispose of unwanted products at little or no cost.

WHO: All public and private schools, golf courses, nurseries, farmers, ag dealers, public, cities, towns, municipalities and county units of government or others receiving this notice are eligible to participate.

WHEN: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Local Time

WHERE: August 11, 2026: Tippecanoe County ACRE, 4530 US-52, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
August 12, 2026: Allen County Ag Plus, 8137 Franke Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816
August 13, 2026: Hancock County Keystone Cooperative, 6250 IN-234, Wilkinson, Indiana 46186
August 18, 2026: Gibson County Superior Ag, 150 West 1200 South, Haubstadt, Indiana 47639
August 19, 2026: Fulton County Nutrien Ag, 7901 South 100 West, Rochester, Indiana 46975
August 20, 2026: Jackson County Premier Ag, 6905 North CR 400 East, Cortland, Indiana 47274

HOW: Complete the enclosed Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Participant Form to the best of your ability. Mail, fax or e-mail the completed form to OISC at 765-494-
4331 or [email protected] no later than Friday, August 7, 2026.
Questions may be directed to OISC at 765-494-1492. Then bring your leak free and safe to transport containers to the collection site. DO NOT mix materials.

***Empty pesticide containers will not be accepted, please follow label directions
for proper disposal of empty pesticide containers**

06/08/2026

Pasture ecology workshop at SIPAC in northern Dubois County, on June 24th. All day training, $40, must register by June 14th.

To register online go to https://mms.indianabeef.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=INBC&eventid=206301

05/22/2026

Farm transitions don’t have to be overwhelming.

Securing the Future: Legal Audits for Farm Families and Agricultural Success is a FREE, live, virtual program series from the Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team, created to support farm families as they navigate legal considerations of transition planning.

June 22nd – Contingency Planning & Code Red

Link to Register: https://bit.ly/securingthefuture2026

05/08/2026

Tune in to our first "All About Invasives" webinar series this Friday afternoon! Register here: https://forms.gle/UTiLMtvtEiSVEPbt8