Purdue Extension-Hancock County Agriculture & Natural Resources

11/02/2026

Join Purdue Extension for a Winter PARP on Tuesday, November 24. Registration begins at 6 p.m. EST, and each program starts at 6:30 p.m. Topics include a w**d update, disease update and regulatory topic.
Choose the location that works best for you:
RSVP to [email protected] or 317-462-1113.
📍 Hancock County: Extension Office, 972 E. Park Ave. Greenfield, IN 46140
The PARP fee is sponsored by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council at both locations. PARP credits will be available for private applicators.

Join Purdue Extension for a Winter PARP on Tuesday, November 24. Registration begins at 6 p.m. EST, and each program starts at 6:30 p.m. Topics include a w**d update, disease update and regulatory topic.

Choose the location that works best for you:
📍 Clinton County: Premier Crop Insurance Community Building, 1701 S. Jackson St., Frankfort, IN 46041
RSVP to Amy Webster at [email protected] or 765-654-6380.

📍 Grant County: Grant County Fairgrounds, 1403 E. State Road 18, Marion, IN 46952
RSVP to Jessica Thurman at [email protected] or 765-651-2413.

The PARP fee is sponsored by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council at both locations. PARP credits will be available for private applicators. CCH credits may be available in some counties; check when you RSVP.

10/16/2026

A little lawn care magic can help protect Indiana’s lakes, streams and rivers! 🪄

When mowing, keep grass clippings on your lawn instead of blowing them onto sidewalks, driveways or roads. Rain can carry material from hard surfaces into storm drains and nearby waterways.

If granular lawn products get onto pavement, sweep them up and follow the product label for proper use. Always read and follow label directions.

Want to learn more about lawn health? Explore Purdue Turfgrass disease reports:
https://turf.purdue.edu/category/disease-control/disease-reports/

Be the fairy godparent of your yard: keep lawn materials where they belong!

10/04/2026

Please like the region fb page for all your updates.

Stronger Together! 💛🖤

Purdue Extension’s Central Region brings together Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties — connecting neighbors, sharing knowledge and creating opportunities to learn and grow.

Follow along and help us grow by sharing our page with others.

09/17/2026

Land of Opportunity: A Conference for Farmland Owners

08/22/2026

Learn what it takes to build a sustainable garden in your community with Purdue Extension's Grass To Garden Virtual Course!
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6-8 pm ET.
The $50 course fee includes:
- Four live virtual sessions
- Asynchronous education & activities
- Participant manual & online resource library
- Support from experienced educators

Register at https://cvent.me/DAMMMg

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Our phone system is currently down. If you need to contact the Purdue Extension Office please email [email protected]. Thank you.

- Phone Outage -

Update 12:20 pm - The technology issue has reportedly been resolved and systems are back online. The Information Technology department will be monitoring the systems for the rest of the day to ensure everything is back up and running as it should be.

This post will be updated with any new information.

Original post:
Phones for county offices are still not functional from the issue experienced yesterday afternoon.

Outages include:
Annex (all offices)
Courthouse
Sheriff Office
Hancock Co Jail

Not affected:
Hancock 911, non-emergency and 911 service

The annex is open for walk in assistance

08/18/2026

Calling all conservation-minded women 🌱 Come learn about invasive plants and how to manage them in fellowship with neighbors and friends - no experience necessary! The event will take place at a Markleville farmhouse on August 29th - you won't want to miss this opportunity to build community while we learn together 💜 Find more details and reserve your spot here here:
https://bit.ly/W4L_Invasives

08/10/2026

06/30/2026

Join “The Indiana Flock Exchange” this Summer & Fall!
Sheep producers, this is your opportunity to level up your flock health knowledge and connect with fellow shepherds across Indiana! Hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association and Sheep & Wool Checkoff, this workshop series is packed with practical, hands-on learning.
What to expect:
✅ Discounted FAMACHA Certification (included in your registration!)
✅ Hear the latest updates from the Indiana Board of Animal Health
✅ Engage with an experienced producer panel
✅ Great conversation and dinner included
Choose a session near you:
July 26 – Purdue West Lafayette (Creighton Hall)
September 13 – Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center (Registration upcoming)
November 22 – Pinney Purdue Ag Center (Registration upcoming)
Registration: $10 per person (includes dinner + training value!)
Reserve your spot for Flock Exchange Central on July 26th today: https://cvent.me/dw5z2O
Registration upcoming for the other two sessions. Stay tuned! See less

Join “The Indiana Flock Exchange” this Summer & Fall!
Sheep producers, this is your opportunity to level up your flock health knowledge and connect with fellow shepherds across Indiana! Hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association and Sheep & Wool Checkoff, this workshop series is packed with practical, hands-on learning.
What to expect:
✅ Discounted FAMACHA Certification (included in your registration!)
✅ Hear the latest updates from the Indiana Board of Animal Health
✅ Engage with an experienced producer panel
✅ Great conversation and dinner included

Choose a session near you:
July 26 – Purdue West Lafayette (Creighton Hall)
September 13 – Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center (Registration upcoming)
November 22 – Pinney Purdue Ag Center (Registration upcoming)
Registration: $10 per person (includes dinner + training value!)
Reserve your spot for Flock Exchange Central on July 26th today: https://cvent.me/dw5z2O
Registration upcoming for the other two sessions. Stay tuned!