Purdue Exten. Office

Bagworms Are Feeding on Area Trees

By Ed Farris on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

     Many folks can easily recognize bagworms that appear on their trees and shrubs.  Spindle-shaped bags that are formed by bagworms look like small Christmas ornaments.  They are typically found on area pine, spruce and arborvitae (ie. Eastern redcedar) trees.  These bags are formed from silken thread and foliage to protect the bagworms from birds and other natural enemies... Read More...

Crop Conditions Impacted By Heavy Rains

By Writen by Ed Farris on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

  Have you recently noticed the “rollercoaster” look in some corn and soybean fields?  The yellow color in low areas of a field can certainly stand out in contrast to the healthy green color seen in the same field. 
Purdue Extension Specialists and Educators recently held a roundtable discussion to discuss the condition of crops in the state... Read More...

Hgnt. Co. Cattlemen scheduled to meet

By Tom Stong on Thursday, June 17th, 2010

       The Huntington County Cattlemen will meet on Thursday June 24th at 7:00 pm in the 4-H Community Building, Hier’s Park.  The agenda items include the food tent at the 4-H Fair.  A worker sign-up sheet will be available.   Huntington County 4-H Beef Scholarship Applications will also be reviewed by the executive committee... Read More...

Grant writing workshop to be offered

By Tom Stong on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

An Introduction to Grant Writing workshop is a 3 hour workshop intended to introduce participants to the basics of grant writing.The workshop is intended to help inexperienced writers learn how to write a grant proposal as well as help experienced writers improve their proposal writing skills.   Participants will receive an overview of the grant writing process including a proposal outline, the statement of need, a work plan, outcome objectives and evaluations

On June 25, participants should arrive with a project or idea in mind... Read More...

Video seminar on Healthy Communities

By Ed Farris on Friday, June 11th, 2010

The Huntington County Extension Office will be hosting a video seminar on Thursday June 17 called “Healthy Communities By Design”.  The program can be viewed in the Extension Office Conference Room from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Note that Huntington is one of eighteen viewing sites state-wide for this program which is sponsored by Purdue Extension, Ball State University - College of Architecture and Planning, Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association, and Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc... Read More...

Poverty simulation on June 28

By Karen Hinshaw on Monday, June 7th, 2010

Purdue Extension, Huntington County, will host a Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 6:00pm in Heritage Hall at Hier’s Park.  This learning tool has been created as a way to help people understand the realities of poverty... Read More...

Wet conditions brings tree disease

By Ed Farris on Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Calls have been coming in to the Extension office as folks are noticing problems with trees and plants.  The damp weather that we’ve been experiencing brings on many diseases.

There is typically little that can be done now (late in spring) to treat a tree for a disease such as fire blight, which has been found in Huntington County this spring... Read More...

Master Gardener Public Forum - June 3

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The Huntington County Master Gardeners will be hosting a program on Thursday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Hall at Hier’s Park.  The program topic is “Cooking with Herbs”.  Liz Sanders will be the presenter for the evening. 

This program is open to the public... Read More...

ACRE Program Decision Deadline on June 1

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Submitted by Ed Farris - Agricultural producers must decide whether or not to enroll in the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program by June 1.  This program was authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill, and most decided against signing up for the program for the 2009 crop year.  Under the ACRE Program, farmers may receive payments from the U... Read More...

Emerald Ash Borer Update

By HFP Reporter on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Submitted by Ed Farris - The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation area keeps growing.  Last year three more states were added to the list.  EAB has now been found in thirteen states and in Canada (http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ )... Read More...

Master Gardener program on Apr. 17

By Rick Henly on Thursday, April 8th, 2010

The Huntington County Master Gardeners will be hosting a rain barrel program on Saturday April 17^th at 2:00 p.m. at Hier’s Park.  The program is open to the public.  Participants will be given instructions on how to build their own rain barrel... Read More...

Wheat fields are 'greening' up locally

By Rick Henly on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Area wheat fields have been “greening up” recently.   Despite a late planting situation due to heavy fall rains, the crop has promise at this early stage.  Farmers are now paying close attention to their wheat fields, as timely herbicide and nitrogen applications are critical to produce good yields... Read More...

Homemakers to Celebrate Achievements

By Rick Henly on Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Huntington County Extension Homemakers will celebrate Achievement Day Thursday, April 15th at the Evangelical United Methodist Church.  The program, set to begin at 3:00 pm., will honor the members’ accomplishments for the year and highlight service within the organization.

Registration and judging of the creative arts contest will begin at 2:30 pm... Read More...

Apply for River Friendly Farmer Award

By HFP Reporter on Monday, March 15th, 2010

Indiana’s River Friendly Farmer Award Program, is a statewide initiative that recognizes farmers who protect and enhance Indiana’s rivers, lakes and streams. Many local farmers manage their crop and livestock operations in a manner which protects our streams, lakes and rivers.  The River Friendly Farmer Program offers the District the opportunity to recognize these farmers for their outstanding stewardship efforts... Read More...

Spring tree sale

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District office is sponsoring a Spring Tree and Shrub Sale.  Some of the varieties available are the October Glory Maple, Prairiefire Crab, Eastern Redbud, Cleveland Pear, Autumn Blaze Maple, Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Dogwood, Miniature Butterfly Bush, Burning Bush, Diablo Ninebark, Lilacs and Knockout Roses... Read More...