Winter Sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors, in the winter! It is best for seeds that need to be stratified (a short cold period) in order...
See the link below for a downloadable .pdf file of the current Lake County 4-H Handbook. Hard copies are available from your club leader (one per...
Many resources are available online. Printed manuals (workbooks) may be purchased from the Extension Office. For your convenience, we also have...
The educational 4-H dairy program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which...
This six-week course is a discussion-based workshop bringing women in ag together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human...
4-H members in grades 3-12 are asked to complete a "My Record of 4-H Achievement" form each year by October 1. This is a way for you to...
For PARP renewal - PARP online is available on the BrightSpace online learning platform. Refer to...
Looking for that perfect gift for a gardening loved one? Or perhaps you'd like to treat yourself! The online series will be conducted live...
Indoor (Vertical) Farming December 9, 2020 from 11 am to noon (Eastern), 10 am to 11 am (Central). Registration link:...
A virtual meeting to discuss watermelon, cantaloupe, and specialty melon variety trials conducted at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center will take place...
Registration for the 2020 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO is now officially open! Registration fees for general attendees is...
Take a look at additional leasing options that might interest land owners including how to incorporate conservation into a lease, pasture leases,...
Lake County Master Gardeners Association 2021 Grant Application March 1, 2021 Deadline for Grant Applications for Gardening...
Curt Emanuel and Kelly Heckaman will be co-teaching a virtual offering of Mental Health First Aid (Adult) on November 17. This course will include...
The national Extension Risk Management Education Program and the United States Department of Agriculture are collaborating to deliver a webinar for...
Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule,...
USDA approves Indiana State Hemp Plan for commercially growing and processing hemp. The Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) regulates the...
USDA Announces Oct. 30 Deadline to Submit Wildlife, Hurricane Disaster Assistance Applications Final Opportunity for 2018 and 2019 Disaster...
Members assist with local club activities, 4-H projects, and county events. Recent service projects include preparing backpacks for Operation:...
Anthony Crowell will discuss the legal side of having an effective land lease. Enhance your ability to negotiate an equitable lease. Understand...
Come join us for a day of collaboration, fellowship, education, and fantastic meals! January 23, 2021 To be held at the Hendricks County...
IBCA-IBC Updates, Update from Indiana State Board of Animal Health, NCBA Public Policy Update, Update on Black Vulture Predation from USDA APHIS...
Northwest Indiana Invasive Species Program
Worried about ticks and the diseases they carry? Join us this Thursdays at 11:00 AM ET to learn what you need to know! Timothy McDermott of the...
Please join us for the Webinar series on greenhouse and indoor production of specialty crops, Hydroponics 101, October 28th at 11 am (Eastern), 10...
Private Applicators of Restricted Pesticides (PARP) Updates
Farmers interested in organic farming can participate at the NOSB fall 2020 meeting, held online beginning Oct. 20. More information about the...
Become a Certified UAV Pilot Do you want to become a certified UAV pilot? This class can help you with that! It will cover preparation for the...
The news release is available regarding the conclusion of the 2020 IBEP performance bull test along with details regarding the 86th IBEP Bull Sale...
Join experts in data science and digital agriculture at Purdue University for a series of digital agriculture webinars each Thursday, starting Oct....
Lake County Master Gardener Association 2021-22 Academic Year Scholarship Program
Llama and Alpaca Fiber Lunch and Learn
Did you know if you have a smartphone, you have an IoT device? Learn how to use apps like Trello, Google Sheets and Google Docs to help manage your...
Identify Nutrient Deficiencies in Greenhouse and Indoor Grown Crops September 30, 2020 (11:00 a.m. to noon) Eastern, (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)...
Learn about the Eastern Equine Encephalitis Outbreak. Eastern Equine Encephalitis 2020 EEE BULLETIN Northern Indiana September 21, 2020
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) will host a Farmer Rancher Grant Program grant webinar on Tuesday,...
Purdue University's Winter Cluster: Lunch and Learn Series for Beekeepers and Bee Enthusiasts
The Purdue Rainscaping Education Program team is offering a virtual Purdue Rainscaping Education Program workshop as a series, September 21, 23,...
The Great Lakes Apple Crunch will be celebrated throughout the Midwest in October and we hope you will join us. Over 1.8 million students,...
Pollinator Day 2020 September 19, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern), 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m (Central) at https://www.sunnysidemg.org/pollinator-day
Meteorological Autumn has begun, with the autumnal equinox following later this month. The National Weather Service and Climate Prediction Center...
Join us Tuesday August 11, 18, 25 and September 1 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm to chat about hot topics of gardening and lawn care! LAWN &...
Greenhouse and Indoor Production of Specialty Crops Webinar Series
Using Cover Crops in the Home Garden
Virtual Agronomy Series
Pesticide Applicator Core Training Programs Available
Farm Journal Virtual Field Days Aug. 25-27
Wheat: A Gateway Crop to Soil Health, Resilience & More
Statewide Virtual Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Basic Training
The Indiana State Department of Health has partnered with Purdue University Extension and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to provide...
2020 Master Gardener Updates