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
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. Meeting locations will be at the VU Agricultural Center in Vincennes or at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Washington. Application is due by August 8, 2024. Registration cost will be $110.00 per person or $155.00 for two people sharing a manual. Scholarships are also available to help offset costs. If interested in the scholarship, please fill out the applications and sumit to the scholarship chair by August 19, 2024. Both application packets can be found below. For additional questions, contact Valerie Clingerman at 812-882-3509, clingerman@purdue.edu or Sarah Brackney at 812-254-8668, sbrackne@purdue.edu
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