ANR IN KNOX COUNTY
Programs typically offered in Knox County include hands-on, virtual, or classroom style classes for all ages. Topics include agriculture production, marketing, risk management, and economics. Agriculture technology specifically focused around using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones). Introductory and advanced gardening topics, including the Master Gardener program. Natural Resource topics include land use, wildlife, invasive/native species, and conservation. All programs can be tailored to meet the needs of the group, so feel free to call and we can discuss additional topics.
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WHAT IS AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES?
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.
OUR TEAM & CONTACT US
OUR TEAM
- Valerie Clingerman, ANR Extension Educator, clingerman@purdue.edu
- Kim King, Office Manager, king286@purdue.edu
- JoAnn Smith, Office Secretary Part-Time, smit3004@purdue.edu
CONTACT US
- Call us at 812-812-882-3509
- Or visit our office Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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Find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/PurdueExtKnoxCoANRIf you want to get monthly updates about programs being offered locally, email Valerie to be added to her e-newsletter. (Your information will not be shared)
CALENDAR & IMPORTANT EVENTS
The Purdue Cooperative Extension Service is offering a UAV(Drone) Technology Program teaching individuals UAV technology legal requirements, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test preparation, and useful UAV applications. Every participant will get hands-on experience flying manual and planned UAV flights.
Course topics include: Drone Introduction, Camera Settings, Sensors and Artificial Intelligence, FAA Part 107 Test Preparation, Flight Plans & Record Keeping, Planned and Manual Flights, Use of Processing Software, Data Management, Image Quality & Troubleshooting, and Emergency Preparation.
The next class will be Feb. 13-14, 2025 at the Warrick County 4-H Fairgrounds (133W Degonia Rd. Boonville, IN 47601) from 9:00am-5:00pm eastern. Register for this event by Feb. 4th at https://cvent.me/wmrBgo . If you have questions contact Valerie Clingerman 812-882-3509 or clingerman@purdue.edu
For more information, please see attached flyer: county/knox/uavsignatureprogramflyer_warrickco.pdf
MASTER GARDENERS
Knox and Daviess Counties will be offering a Master Gardener Basic Training that will meet on Monday's from August 26, 2024 to December 9, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm eastern time. For more information and the application packet, please go to the "Calendar and Important Event Section".
Interested in learning more about Master Gardeners and how to become a Master Gardener? See resources below.
- What is the Purdue Master Gardener Program? Visit: https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/master-gardener/the-purdue-master-gardener-program/
- Purdue Extension Master Gardener Policy Guide: Visit: https://extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/mg/mg-5-w.pdf
- Contact the Extension Office for additional questions: 812-882-3509 or clingerman@purdue.edu
CURRENT MASTER GARDENERS
- Guardians of the Garden Master Gardeners Facebook Page:
- https://facebook.com/ggmasterguardians/
- Citizen Science Volunteer Projects:
- https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/master-gardener/citizen-scientist-volunteer-projects/
- Education hours opportunities:
- https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/master-gardener/education-hours-opportunities/
- Report your hours here:
- https://www.purdue.edu/mg-volunteer/login.php
- Additional resources:
- https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/master-gardener/resources/
- Master Gardener Program Policy Guide
- https://extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/mg/mg-5-w.pdf
KNOX COUNTY WHEAT VARIETY TRIAL RESULTS
Thank you to the seed dealers, Area III Agricultural and Natural Resource Extension Educators, and the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center for their support of this project.
county/knox/_docs/2022-wheat-trial-final-report2.pdf