Welcome

Looking for local educational programing, upcoming PARP/CCH/CEU events, information about Master Gardeners, or have a question about Agriculture or Natural Resources? 

You came to the right place!

Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Educators are a resource for questions related to:

  • Field Crops
  • Horticulture
  • Farm Management
  • Animal Science/Livestock
  • Pest Management
  • Turf and Lawn Care
  • Forestry and Natural Resources
  • Land Use
  • Food Systems
  • Digital Agriculture
  • Beginning Farmers
  • Farm Stress
  • Urban Ag

 Feel free to contact or visit our office for any questions you may have!

Contact Us

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Jessica Thurman
Ag & Natural Resources
Extension Educator
jthurman24@purdue.edu

(765) 651-2413

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Upcoming Grant County ANR Events

July 31st grant county field day

north central IN field day flyer 2025

 

Master gardener basic training

Training will start early 2026, scroll down for more details!

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Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab

Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab

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Send a sample to the Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab

Not sure why your tree looks sick or what disease infected your favorite garden plant? Or maybe you found a disease in your crop field and want to get it properly diagnosed. Submit a sample to the Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab!

Submit Sample

PARP Events

PARP Events

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Need Credits Before Your License Renews?

Check the upcoming events in Grant County! Unable to attend? Discover other scheduled PARP events statewide.

PARP Events

Become a Private Applicator

Become a Private Applicator

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Want to obtain your private applicator license?

Find out the steps that are needed to become a private pesticide applicator!

Become a Private Applicator

Soil Sampling Kits

Soil Sampling Kits

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Wondering what nutrients are in your garden, lawn, or landscape?

Send a sample off to A & L Great Lakes Labs! Include a soil sample, soil submittal form, payment, and send to A & L Labs. If you have any questions about sampling or need soil sampling bags, visit or contact our office!

Soil Submittal Form

Become a Master Gardener

Become a Master Gardener

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Become a Master Gardener!

Get trained to help others grow in Grant County! Basic Training will be held in Spring 2026 in Marion. More information coming soon!

Current Pesticide Applicators

Visit the link to know how many credits you need before your license renews! Type in your name and select your certification under 'program type'.

Check your PARP or CCH credits

Current Master Gardeners

Login to your account to submit your volunteer and educational hours here!

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