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Washington County Local Foods Tour

     A Local Foods Tour is planned for Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Washington County.  The tour begins at 12:00 pm at Southern Hills Church (1645 Hwy 135 S.) in Salem.  Participants will travel by tour bus to three Washington County farms including Morning Harvest Produce, Purlee Farm, and Trueblood Grain Farm to learn about lettuce and herb, beef, and popcorn production.  Following the tour, participants will enjoy a meal prepared with local foods while hearing an educational presentation about the importance of supporting local businesses.  Local vendors will be in available before, during, and after the meal to share about and sell their products.  The registration fee is $25 per person which includes snacks and drinks during the tour and the meal.  Space is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.  Register at the Purdue Extension – Washington County Office at 806 Martinsburg Rd., Ste. 104 in Salem.  Contact Danielle Walker, Purdue Extension Educator, at 812-883-4601 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

The Washington County Local Foods Tour is possible through generous financial support from the Downing Charitable Trust, Washington County Community Foundation, and Washington County Commissioners.  Special thanks to Washington County Farm Bureau Inc. and the SWAG Team for their partnership.

Goat Association Holding Annual Meeting

04 Sep 2024

    Goat producers are invited to the Washington County Goat Association’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Government Building (806 Martinsburg Rd.) in Salem.  The meeting will include Association business, election of board members, and a farm tax presentation by Lisa Singleton, CPA.& ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 28

29 Aug 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Caydee Terrell (Nursery I ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 21

21 Aug 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Angela Rust (Nursery Insp ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 14

14 Aug 2024

  This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Website Inspector Territories Jared Spok ...

103 Historic Farm Families Presented Hoosier Homestead

14 Aug 2024

  Recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture, 103 Indiana farm families were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb. “The Hoosier Homestead ceremony at the Indiana State Fair is a prestigious event for all in ...

Indiana's Highest Agriculture Honor Awarded

09 Aug 2024

  INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 8, 2024) — Today, at the Indiana State Fair the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) presented John Baugh, Director of Agricultural Services and Regulations at Purdue University, and Ed Ebert, Senior Director of Market Development for the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Marketin ...

2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced

09 Aug 2024

  INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 9, 2024) — Yesterday, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The winning photographs will be displayed in the lieutenant governor’s Family of Business offices in Indianapolis throughout the n ...

Harrison County Cattleman's Field Day, August 24

08 Aug 2024

The Harrison County Cattleman's Association and Purdue Extension-Harrison County are hosting a Field Day at Cameron Churchill's Farm (4880 Adams Rd., Depauw, IN) on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Topics include: beef cattle production, rotational grazing, and cattle minerals. There is no fee to attend, but RSVP's are appreciated by cal ...

DNR Weekly Review for August 7

07 Aug 2024

    This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Website Inspector Territories ...

$2 Million Provided To Indiana Food Banks Through State Department of Agriculture

05 Aug 2024

 Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today that Indiana food banks will receive a combined total of $2 million to support their efforts in feeding Hoosiers in need. “Food insecure Hoosiers are some of our most vulnerable and I appreciate the general assembly’s support of thes ...

DNR Weekly Review for July 31, 2024

31 Jul 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Website Inspector Territories Eric Biddinger (Nu ...

ISDA Completes Indiana’s Inventory Of Lost Farmland Study

31 Jul 2024

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) submitted an inventory of lost farmland report to the Legislative Council.  In 2023, the Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557, which tasked ISDA to complete an inventory of lost farmland in Indiana from 2010-2022. ISDA determined through the inventory of lost farmland that ...

Weekly Review for July 24

29 Jul 2024

This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Diane Turner (Nursery Ins ...

Conservation Record Broken By Hoosier Farmers And Landowners For Third Year In A Row

16 Jul 2024

  INDIANA (July 16, 2024) — In a remarkable achievement for sustainable agriculture, the latest results from the Conservation Tillage Transect survey reveal that 1.7 million acres of farmland are now under living cover across all crops in Indiana. This significant milestone underscores the increasing adoption of cover crops by ...

Clark Smith Will Lead State’s Grain Buyers Division

11 Jul 2024

  The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today the hiring of Clark Smith as director of the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA). A southern Indiana native, Smith was raised in Brownstown, IN. He and his wife now manage and oversee a family Angus cattle herd near Greenfield, I ...

Corteva Agriscience/Featured Farmers At IN State Fair

11 Jul 2024

The Indiana State Fair and Corteva Agriscience are proud to unveil the highly anticipated 2024 Featured Farmers that will be honored at this year’s Indiana State Fair. In its ninth year, this popular program celebrates and helps put a face on Hoosier agriculture by connecting consumers with fellow Hoosiers who grow the food they eat. These 15 farm ...

Ash Tree Treatment at Indiana State Parks

10 Jul 2024

Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is an exotic beetle that feeds on ash (Fraxinus sp.) trees. Larvae feed in the phloem and outer sapwood, producing galleries that eventually girdle and kill branches and entire trees. This native of Asia was first confirmed in Indiana in 2004. Since that time, this forest pest has spread thr ...

Weekly Review for July 10

10 Jul 2024

  This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Kristy Stultz (Nu ...

Washington County Local Foods Tour

10 Jul 2024

Washington County Local Foods Tour      A Local Foods Tour is planned for Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Washington County.  The tour begins at 12:00 pm at Southern Hills Church (1645 Hwy 135 S.) in Salem.  Participants will travel by tour bus to three Washington County farms including Morning Harvest Produce, Purlee Farm, a ...

Weekly Review for July 3, 2024

08 Jul 2024

  This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Angela Rust (Nurs ...

Indiana’s Inventory Of Lost Farmland 2010-2022

01 Jul 2024

  The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) submitted an inventory of lost farmland report to the Legislative Council.  In 2023, the Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557, which tasked ISDA to complete an inventory of lost farmland in Indiana from 2010-2022. ISDA determined through the inventory ...

Indiana FFA elects 2024-25 State Officers

28 Jun 2024

  During the 95th Indiana FFA State Convention, 12 FFA members from across the state participated in a rigorous interview and selection process. The following members were selected to serve Indiana FFA and its 13,000+ members as a 2024-25 Indiana FFA State Officer: • President – Ethan Wolheter, Prairie Heights FFA • Secretary – Christina Cal ...

DNR Weekly Review For June 21

21 Jun 2024

  Weekly Review for June 21, 2024 This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspect ...

Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day

18 Jun 2024

The best small farm field day in Indiana is Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Purdue Student Farm (1491 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, IN. 47906) starting at 8:00 am. Topics include: food safety updates, packhouse tours, weed & insect management, crop production, and more. Register online at: https://am.ticketmaster.com/purdue/smfarm.  ...

DNR Weekly Review For May 29

30 May 2024

    Weekly Review for May 29, 2024 This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our Websi ...

Highlight Your Photography Talents With The Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest

30 May 2024

  During the month of June, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 17th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty of the state’s agri ...

Ag. Hall of Fame Award Announcement During Washington County Fair

30 May 2024

    The SWAG (See What Ag. Gives) Team invites all Washington County farmers and agribusiness people to the 2024 Agriculture Hall of Fame program, dinner, and award presentation on Wednesday, June 19, in the livestock show arena at 5 p.m.  Farmers and agribusiness people that RSVP with the Purdue Extension – Washington County offi ...

Weekly Review for May 22, 2024

22 May 2024

  This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector. Our WebsiteInspector Territories Eric Bitner (Nurs ...

Scott & Washington Purdue Extension Master Gardener Training

17 May 2024

  Purdue Extension in Scott and Washington Counties are seeking participants for the joint Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training Class for the fall of 2024. The fall 2024 Purdue EMG Basic Training includes weekly in-person sessions on Thursdays, August 29 – December 5, 2024 (no meeting on November 28 due to the Thanksgivi ...

Indiana Conservation Groups Again Have Record Year For Conservation Practices

15 May 2024

  INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2024) —Indiana landowners, for the second year in a row, set a record in the number of conservation practices to maintain soil health, according to the Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP). The ICP, which works with Hoosier landowners to provide technical or financial assistance for the implementation ...

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