Welcome to Johnson County!
Agriculture & Natural Resources
The Johnson County agriculture and natural resources (ANR) program extends Purdue University research to local residents to assist agriculture audiences, woodland owners, gardeners, and homeowners. Educational venues include in-person and virtual meetings, personal consultations, newspaper articles, county newsletters, websites, and social media. Below find information that may help you - upcoming programs, news articles, additional pages, and topical links of interest.
Also find great free Purdue publications online at Purdue University - The Education Store.Topics covered include agriculture, gardening, cooking, etc.
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- 2025 Johnson County 4-H & Agricultural Fair - July 13th-19th
Contact Us
Shalee Bradley
Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator
sdaming@purdue.edu
484 N. Morton Street
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-3724
Johnson County Agricultural & Natural Resources Newsletter
Plan is to release a quarterly edition. If you would like to be added to our email/mail list email johnsonces@purdue.edu or call 317-736-3724.
August 2024 Johnson County ANR
November 2024 Johnson County ANR
January 2025 Johnson County ANR
Soil testing information
Testing your landscape and garden soil for its nutrient composition is a great tool to plan for the future. A soil test will reveal your soil nutrient composition and help you determine which type of fertilizer you may need to apply. Here are some great resources for you to utilize when soil testing!
Collecting Soil Samples for Testing
Soil Testing Businesses
women in ag - live! webinar series
Purdue plant doctor
Are you concerned about a possible disease or pest in your yard? Use the Purdue Plant Doctor to help you diagnose.