Perry County ANR

Ag and Natural Resources Programming in Perry County

Various agriculture and natural resource programs are offered in Perry County to meet the needs of the Perry County community. For timely information about upcoming programs, join the Perry County ANR email listserve.

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The Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator in Perry County offers a Private Applicator Training every December, and another at Perry/Spencer Crop Day in collaboration with Purdue Extension in Spencer County and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Perry and Spencer Counties every March.

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener program is hosted in collaboration with Purdue Extension in Perry and Spencer Counties. Classes are offered every two years if there is sufficient interest. If you are interested in becoming certified as a Purdue Extension Master Gardener, there is a statewide virtual Master Gardener class offered every spring. Email for more information.

The Purdue Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Perry County has resources available to provide invasive species training to your organization. This could include invasive species ID walks, an intensive training course on native and invasive species, or a short introduction to invasive species. Call 812-547-7084 to schedule your program.

The Purdue Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Perry County has resources available to provide pollinator protection training to your organization. This could include pollinator ID walks, an intensive training course on pollinator habitat development, or a short introduction to creating a pollinator-friendly backyard. Call 812-547-7084 to schedule your program.