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.

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

Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences

Animals Sciences

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Reproduction of Large Ruminants

Learn about reproduction of large ruminants during this program taught in Español.

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Hoof & Horn Beginnings - Sheep & Goats

Join us every Tuesday from February 25 - April 1 from 6:30pm-8pm at the Purdue Extension Elkhart...

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Small Ruminant Roundup

Join us for a hands-on, information-packed day focused on the essentials of small ruminant...

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Diversified Farming and Food Systems

Diversified Farming and Food Systems

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Farm to School

Farm to School is a comprehensive effort to increase access to healthy food options for Indiana...

Farm to School Program
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Indiana Small Farm Conference

The Indiana Small Farm Conference serves as the annual educational and farmer-to-farmer...

Indiana Small Farm Conference
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Beginning Farmer Signature Program

The Purdue Beginning Farmer program seeks to support new farmers determine their mission and...

Beginning Farmer Program
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Maple Syrup Team

Every spring, Indiana maple syrup producers open up their “sugar shacks” so that you...

Indiana Maple Syrup Weekend

Farm Management

Farm Management

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Farmers Breakfast Meeting

Get to know your County Extension Ag Educators as well as your local FSA, USDA, NRCS, and SWCD...

Farmers Breakfast Meeting
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Leaving a Lasting Legacy

This four-part succession planning workshop series will motivate participants to create farm...

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Ag Women Engage Conference

Learn more about the Ag Women Engage Conference!

Ag Women Engage Conference

Field Crops

Field Crops

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PARP Events

PARP offers events throughout several counties.

PARP
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Tri-State High Tunnel School

Join us for an exciting new endeavor, the Tri-State High Tunnel School, focused on high tunnel...

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Purdue on the Farm

Purdue On The Farm is designed to connect Purdue Extension with our clientele and partners to...

Purdue on the Farm Program
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UAV Signature Program

The Purdue Cooperative Extension Service is piloting a UAV Signature Program teaching individuals...

UAV Signature Program
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CCH's for Commercial Applicators

The office of Indiana State Chemist CCH's for Commercial Applicators page.

CCH's for Commercial Applicators

Horticulture

Horticulture

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Master Gardener Program

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program trains gardening enthusiasts as volunteers to assist...

Master Gardener Program
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Rainscaping Education

The Purdue Rainscaping Education Program provides training and resources on rainscaping practices...

Rainscaping Education
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Purdue Consumer Horticulture

View the latest Indiana gardening articles and publications from Purdue.

Purdue Consumer Horticulture Page

Ag & Natural Resources Columns

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Impact of Frozen Soil

Mud, slop and messy conditions have developed as the ground begins to thaw around Michiana. The US Drought Monitor shows much of Michiana in the...

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Transitioning From Pasture to Hay

With the freezing temperatures and the snow cover, many forages within pastures have slowed growth or have gone completely dormant. Overgrazing...

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Year-End Income Tax Deduction Options

Tis the season for giving and thinking to finalize tax considerations when reflecting on the past calendar year. You may receive a return of a 50...

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Look Beyond Soybean Moisture Content in Harvest Loss

Soybean harvest has wrapped up and now is a good time to learn postmortem reflecting on the season. Back in September, Purdue soybean specialist...