About Our Program

Lake County Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) offers a multitude of learning opportunities and support services for the public including Master Gardener Classes, the garden helpline, farm and gardening programs, farmer technical assistance, and much more.  Please feel free to reach out to our Agriculture & Natural Resource Educator, Rebecca Koetz, or Horticulture Program Assistant, Dolly Foster, to learn about all the resources we offer. You could elect to join our urban agriculture chronicles email list, our perspective Master Gardener email list, or our Master Gardener Constant Contact email list. 

 

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Urban Agriculture

Contact Us

Rebecca Koetz - Extension Educator
Urban Agriculture
busser@purdue.edu
219-755-3240

Dolly Foster - Program Assistant
Horticulture
Dolly@purdue.edu
219-755-3240

Upcoming Lake County Agriculture & Natural Resources Events

2026 Statewide Virtual Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program will hold a statewide virtual Extension Master Gardener Basic Training on Tuesdays, February 3 through May 5, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 PM ET / 5:30-7:30 PM CT via live webinars. Final exam given after May 5
Purdue Statewide Virtual Basic Training Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program