Agriculture and Natural Resources

What We Do

Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension (ANR) Educators serve as research based, unbiased information source for county and state constituents on a variety of topics including: crops, ag business, livestock, natural resource, horticulture, small farms, urban ag, pesticide use, and land conservation. In partnership with Purdue University subject matter experts, ANR Extension Educators can provide relevant and proven best management practices to address many client's situational needs.

Quick Links:

PARP Website
Michiana Master Gardeners Website
Michiana Master Gardeners Facebook

Having trouble with bugs, slugs, trees, gardens, or your lawn? Contact the Master Gardener Answer Line at 574-533-0554 or elkhart.mg@gmail.com . Our trained Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions April through September.

Sign up for our monthly ANR newsletter! Stay up-to-date on our upcoming events, services, and more! To join our mailing list, call the Extension Office at 574-533-0554 or email jennin30@purdue.edu

Contact Us

Mark Evans
ANR Extension Educator -
Plant & Soil Science
mevans@purdue.edu

Kathryn Jennings
ANR Extension Educator -
Animal Production
jennin30@purdue.edu

Purdue Extension Elkhart County
17746 County Road 34 Ste E
Goshen, IN 46528
574-533-0554

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Workshop

Join us to gain continuing education credits for multiple commercial pesticide applicator categories on January 29th at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen!

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Keystone Cooperative Customer & PARP Program

Join us for the Keystone Cooperative Customer & PARP Program on January 29th at the West Side Pavilion in Nappanee!

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Wakarusa Produce Grower PARP Program

Join us for the Wakarusa Produce Grower PARP Program on February 3rd at the Wakarusa Produce Auction!

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Fruitful Fridays in February

Join us for Fruitful Fridays in February where current and aspiring backyard fruit growers can learn from experts on quality fruit production!

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Grain Market Navigator Series

Join us for Grain Market Navigator, a four-session Extension series starting February 17th that equips you with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate grain markets.

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G&K Consulting Customer Meeting & PARP Program

Join us for the G&K Consulting Customer Meeting & PARP Program on February 18th at Doc's Pavilion in Wakarusa!

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Internal Parasite Management Program

Join us to learn about effectively managing internal parasites in sheep and goats during our program on Saturday, March 21st at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds!

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