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.

Contact Us

 Shalee Bradley headshot 

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

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.

Purdue Pesticide Programs PARP Events

Purdue plant doctor 

Are you concerned about a possible disease or pest in your yard? Use the Purdue Plant Doctor to help you diagnose. 

PURDUE PLANT DOCTOR

Toxic Plants Website

 Are there toxic plants in your pasture, hay field, or yard? Toxic plants can be a potential threat to livestock and pets well-being. Check out the website linked to learn more about these toxic plants!