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.

Contact Us

Valerie Clingerman
Purdue Extension – Knox County
County Extension Director
Ag and Natural Resources Educator
4259 N Purdue Rd
Vincennes, IN  47591
Office: 812-882-3509

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

CONTACT US

  • Call us at 812-812-882-3509
  • Or visit our office Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/PurdueExtKnoxCoANR   
    If 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 EVENT

 *Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, Mar. 10-Grain Market Navigator, Vincennes

Take the guesswork out of grain marketing with this hands-on program designed to help farmers sharpen their marketing knowledge and confidence. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore the fundamentals of grain marketing and gain practical tools to use on their own farms.

 Topics and dates:

FEBRUARY 17 Grain Marketing Lingo, Basis, Cash vs. Future

FEBRUARY 24 Contracts 101

MARCH 3 Market Outlook

MARCH 10 Grain Buyer Panel

 Time:

6:30-8:30pm EST

 Location:

Purdue Extension - Knox County 4259 N Purdue Rd.

Vincennes, IN 47691

 Registration & Information:

Price: $40 In-Person, $55 Virtual

To register for virtual or in-person, visit our

website: https://bit.ly/GrainMarkets

 

 

 Programs are currently being planned, please check back at a later time or contact our office at 812-882-3509 or clingerman@purdue.edu if you have questions.

MASTER GARDENERS

The primary objective of the Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Knox / Daviess Co. is to train volunteers to assist Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in local communities. In preparation for this role, Purdue EMGs receive the horticulture training they will need to perform their duties during EMG County Coordinator (County Extension Educator) - approved projects. To become a Purdue Extension Master Gardener, you must 1.) Complete the application/screening process and be accepted, 2.) Pay a registration fee, 3.) Complete EMG Basic Training, 4.) Pass an open-book final exam with a score of 70% or higher, and 5.) Contribute at least 40 hours of volunteer service, approved by the local EMG County Coordinator, within two years. To maintain active status, Purdue Extension Master Gardeners must complete at least 12 volunteer and 6 continuing education hours every year, thereafter.

Program Information-Spring 2026

Statewide Virtual Purdue EMG Basic Training from February 3 – May 5 (with completion of final exam after May 5). The statewide live webinars will be held on Tuesdays, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm (ET)/5:30 – 7:30 pm (CT).

In Daviess/Knox Counties, the local county connection hour will be virtual on Wednesdays, Feb 4-May 6. (except Feb. 25 which will be in-person). We will also have an in person graduation on May 13 at 6:00pm ET.

 Application and Registration Information (Two-Step Process to participate)

Step 1: Application approval by local EMG County Coordinator- Due by January 14, 2026, 11:59 pm (ET).

Begin by reading the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Policy Guide at: https://extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/mg/mg-5-w.pdf. Then, complete and sign the application packet below.  

Once completed, you may mail, email, or deliver the document in-person to one of the following locations:

Purdue Extension - Knox County - 4259 N Purdue Rd. Vincennes, IN 47591 Email: clingerman@purdue.edu

OR

Purdue Extension - Daviess County - 300 E Hefron St. Suite 119 Washington, IN 47501 Email: sbrackne@purdue.edu

Step 2: Registration and payment of fees through online registration portal

Upon approval of your application and providing evidence of government issued photo ID, an online registration link will be sent to you. The registration options are listed below:

• $185.00 for an individual registration which includes a print version of the Purdue EMG Manual.

• $290.00 for two people sharing the Purdue EMG Manual. (Sharing option works best for two people living in the same household.)

• Participants can add a digital version of the manual for an additional $25.00.

Click here for the 2026 Application and Scholarship  county/knox/2026applicationpacket.pdf     county/knox/ggmg26_scholarshipapp.pdf

 

**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

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.

 

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