What We Do

Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension (ANR) Educators serve as research based, unbiased information source for county and state constituents on a variety of topics including: crops, ag business, livestock, natural resource, horticulture, small farms, urban ag, pesticide use, and land conservation. In partnership with Purdue University subject matter experts, ANR Extension Educators can provide relevant and proven best management practices to address many client's situational needs.

Quick Links:

PARP Website
Michiana Master Gardeners Website
Michiana Master Gardeners Facebook

Having trouble with bugs, slugs, trees, gardens, or your lawn? Contact the Master Gardener Answer Line at 574-533-0554 or elkhart.mg@gmail.com . Our trained Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions April through September.

Sign up for our monthly ANR newsletter! Stay up-to-date on our upcoming events, services, and more! To join our mailing list, call the Extension Office at 574-533-0554 or email jennin30@purdue.edu 

Contact Us

Mark Evans
ANR Extension Educator -
Plant & Soil Science
mevans@purdue.edu

Kathryn Jennings
ANR Extension Educator -
Animal Production
jennin30@purdue.edu

Purdue Extension Elkhart County
17746 County Road 34 Ste E
Goshen, IN 46528
574-533-0554

   

Ron Martin Seed & Supply Customer & PARP Program

Join us for a Customer & PARP Program hosted by Ron Martin Seed & Supply on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Nelson’s Banquet Hall in Wakarusa, IN.
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Calving Academy

Join us for Calving Academy - a hands-on training to prepare producers for real-world calving situations held on Saturday, January 10th at Farmstead Inn & Conference Center in Shipshewana!
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Commercial Pesticide Applicator Workshop

Join us to gain continuing education credits for multiple commercial pesticide applicator categories on January 29th at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen!
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Keystone Cooperative Customer & PARP Program

Join us for the Keystone Cooperative Customer & PARP Program on January 29th at the West Side Pavilion in Nappanee!
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Grain Market Navigator Series

Join us for Grain Market Navigator, a four-session Extension series starting February 17th that equips you with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate grain markets.

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Internal Parasite Management Program

Join us to learn about effectively managing internal parasites in sheep and goats during our program on Saturday, March 21st at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds!
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Team Pages

Ag & Natural Resources Columns

Year-End Income Tax Deduction Options — 21 December 2025

Tis the season for giving and thinking to finalize tax considerations when reflecting on the past calendar year. You may receive a return of a 50...

Impact of Frozen Soil — 27 February 2025

Mud, slop and messy conditions have developed as the ground begins to thaw around Michiana. The US Drought Monitor shows much of Michiana in the...

Transitioning From Pasture to Hay — 04 December 2024

With the freezing temperatures and the snow cover, many forages within pastures have slowed growth or have gone completely dormant. Overgrazing...

Look Beyond Soybean Moisture Content in Harvest Loss — 03 December 2024

Soybean harvest has wrapped up and now is a good time to learn postmortem reflecting on the season. Back in September, Purdue soybean specialist...