Welcome to Johnson County!
Agriculture & Natural Resources
The Johnson County agriculture and natural resources (ANR) program extends Purdue University research to local residents to assist agriculture audiences, woodland owners, gardeners, and homeowners. Educational venues include in-person and virtual meetings, personal consultations, newspaper articles, county newsletters, websites, and social media. Below find information that may help you - upcoming programs, news articles, additional pages, and topical links of interest.
Also find great free Purdue publications online at Purdue University - The Education Store.Topics covered include agriculture, gardening, cooking, etc.
Grain Market Navigator Program
SAVE THE DATE! 2026 Ag Day Breakfast, Purdue Extension Johnson County Annual Meeting - March 18th - Scott Hall, Johnson County Fairgrounds.
Contact Us
Shalee Bradley
Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator
sdaming@purdue.edu
484 N. Morton Street
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-3724
Johnson County Agricultural & Natural Resources Newsletter
Plan is to release a quarterly edition. If you would like to be added to our email/mail list email johnsonces@purdue.edu or call 317-736-3724
January 2025 Johnson County ANR
SUMMER 2025 Johnson county anr
CALVING ACADEMY
Join us for a hands-on training designed to prepare producers for real-world calving situations.This session will cover stages of parturition, safe cow restraint, effective calf manipulation, and newborn calf care. Participants will practice repositioning calves and using pulling chains with a phantom cow and learn which tools are essential when handling calving emergencies like dystocia.
Academy Instructor: Bethany Funnell, DVM - Clinical Associate Professor of Bovine Theriogenology - College of Veterinary Medicine- Purdue University
The Program Fee is $50. Additional materials, such as OB chains, available for purchase.
Date: February 21 Time: 1:00 -5:00 PM EST
Location: Creek Cattle Company - Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corp.
802 South Indiana Creek Drive Trafalgar, IN 46181
Registration: https://cvent.me/gB2XdG
Registration Deadline: 2/13/26
looking for an upcoming parp?
Private applicator permits are current for five years. In that five years, you attend three recertification programs or take the pesticide or fertilizer certification exam. In October of the expiration year printed on the private applicator permit, the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) sends a letter to applicators whose permit expires on December 31 of that year. The letter includes a permit form to complete and a request for $20. When the completed form and fee are received, OISC sends a new permit for the next five years.
Within the five-year period, a private applicator has the option of attending 3 recertification programs hosted by a county Extension educator. Recertification programs are at least two hours in length on fertilizer and/or pesticide-related topic(s). Each program will also include an approved regulatory topic. A private applicator can attend and receive credit for a recertification program in any county, not just their home county.
Bull Breeding Soundness evaluation program
Mark your calendar for March 21st, 2026 for the Johnson County Bull Breeding Soundess Evaluation Program. This program will be held at Keegan Poe's farm (1108 W 200 N, Franklin, IN 46131) starting at 8:30am. Bulls will be scheduled in 10 minute time slots. Cost for Johnson County owned bulls is covered by the Johnson County Beef Cattle Association, all out of county bulls will be $35/bull.
RSVP to the Johnson County Extension Office at 317-736-3724 or to Shalee at sdaming@purdue.edu.
Fruitful Friday's in February
Purdue Extension invites current and aspiring adult backyard fruit growers to join our 4-session program and learn about ways to improve their fruit production. Educators and Specialists will discuss modern fruit production practices, pest & disease management, and MORE!
Hybrid Program - February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
12pm - 1:30pm EST
Purdue Extension Johnson County - 484 N Morton Street, Franklin, IN 46131
Soil testing information
Testing your landscape and garden soil for its nutrient composition is a great tool to plan for the future. A soil test will reveal your soil nutrient composition and help you determine which type of fertilizer you may need to apply. Here are some great resources for you to utilize when soil testing!
Collecting Soil Samples for Testing
Soil Testing Businesses
Purdue plant doctor
Are you concerned about a possible disease or pest in your yard? Use the Purdue Plant Doctor to help you diagnose.