Vermillion County
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Phillip Cox is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator in Vermillion County. He is on the Indiana Small Farm Conference team and has served on the Trade Show subcommittee for the past several years. He also coordinates programming that includes such topics as pesticide safety, native plants, invasive species, gardening, natural resources, farming, wildlife management, and forestry.
Contact Us
Purdue Extension
Extension Educator - Vermillion County
cox119@purdue.edu
765-492-5330
SOIL TESTING AVAILABLE
Soil testing is recommended every 3 – 5 years. The Purdue Extension Vermillion County Office will take your garden soil samples (they must be dry) for nutrient & pH analysis and send them to a soils lab for fertilizer recommendations for $15. For $10 more an organic matter analysis will be completed. Soil sample bags, sample forms, and instructions can be picked up at the Office. For details, call 765-492-5330 or email cox119@purdue.edu .
Vermillion Co. Solid Waste District Tire Recycling at Vermillion Rise Mega Park – May 16, 8:00 am – Noon
Vermillion Co. residents only! First 8 car tires are FREE, each car tire after that is $1 each. For more information contact Eric Shideler at 765-492-3705.
Experience Otter Creek at Markle Mill Park, Terre Haute – May 16, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
FREE For details see: https://ouabachelandconservancy.org/events
Vermillion Co. Solid Waste District Tire Recycling at Vermillion Rise Mega Park – May 16, 8:00 am – Noon
Vermillion Co. residents only! First 8 car tires are FREE, each car tire after that is $1 each. For more information contact Eric Shideler at 765-492-3705.
Experience Otter Creek at Markle Mill Park, Terre Haute – May 16, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
FREE For details see: https://ouabachelandconservancy.org/events