Natural Resources Hancock County Article Resources

Hancock County Solid Waste Management District Spring Clean Up
May 20,2013
A-Z of Recycling

A Compressed Planting Season No Excuse for Drift
April 30, 2013
Terminating Cover Crops: Successful Termination of Cover Crops with Herbicides
Spring Burndown Applications to Weeds and Cover Crops
Stay on Target: Prevent Drift

Backyard Fruit Culture...Consider the Labors before Enjoying the Fruit of Them
April 16, 2013
Tree Fruit in the Home Garden
Planting and Early Care of Fruit Trees
Obtaining and Using Fruits
Disease and Insect Control Programs for Homegrown Fruit in Kentucky
Managing Pests in Home Fruit Plantings
Cornell Guide to Growing Fruit at Home
Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide
Recommended Fruit Production and Pest Management Guides

Purdue Extension Releases Five New Guides for Growers
March 26, 2013
2013 Midwest Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide
2013 Midwest Tree Fruit Spray Guide
2013 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers
Weed Control Guide for Ohio and Indiana 2013
Managing Pests in Home Fruit Plantings

Purdue Master Gardener Program Seeking New "Crop" of Volunteers
March 18, 2013
Hancock County Master Gardener Program Flyer
Hancock County Master Gardener Program Enrollment Form

The Fiscal Cliff was (Narrowly) Avoided-What Does it Mean for Farmers?
January 21, 2013
Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 - What does it mean to Ohio Farmers?

Workshop to Focus on Challenges and Opportunities of Agritourism Ventures
January 8, 2013
Indiana Horticulture Congress Agritourism Preconference Workshop Agenda
Beef management seminar to feature talk by Temple Grandin

GAPs May Spell Success or Failure for Future of Local Food Production
December 31, 2012
National GAPs Program
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Audit Programs
On Farm Food Safety: Guide to Good Agricultural Practices
Good Agricultural Practices

New Technology Deserves Close Scrutiny of Risks/Benefits
December 17, 2012
2,4-D- and Dicamba-tolerant Crops — Some Facts to Consider 

Raw Milk is Hot Topic
December 11, 2012
Raw Milk FAQs
Indiana State Board of Animal Health Report on the Issue of Selling Unpasteurized Milk to Consumers 

Indiana Farm Land Leases-Some Considerations
October 30, 2012
Legal Aspects of Indiana Farmland Leases and Federal Tax Considerations
10 Cash Rent Points to Consider
Indiana Farmland Market Continues Moving Higher
Purdue Leasing and Cash Rent Resources 

Pine Tree Turning Brown? It may be Normal!
October 23, 2012
Conifer Dieback
Borers of Pines and Other Needle Bearing Evergreens in Landscapes
Fertilizing Woody Plants 

SARE Grants Offer Opportunity for Farmers and Youth Educators
September 12, 2012
NCR-SARE Farmer Rancher Grant Program
2013 Farmer Rancher Sustainable Agriculture Grants Application
NCR-SARE Youth Educator Grant Program
2013 Youth Educator Sustainable Agriculture Grants Application

Melon Recall a Reminder that Food Safety is an Issue from Farm to
Fork
August 28, 2012
Salmonella on Cantaloupe - Important Questions and Answers
Salmonella Information from FoodSafety.gov
Salmonella Information from the CDC
Raw Produce: Selecting and Serving it Safely

Farming During and After the Drought of 2012
August 21, 2012
Farming During & After the 2012 Drought Program Brochure 

Two August Programs to Focus on Farm Funding and Food Hub
August 13, 2012
Funding Opportunities for Indiana Agriculture Agenda
Central Indiana Food Hub Public Meeting Agenda

Feeding Corn Stalks - Better or Worse Than Snowballs?
August 7, 2012
Beef Management Practices when Forages are in Short Supply
Corn Silage Value Calculator for Drought Stressed Corn
Management-Intensive Grazing in Indiana
Initial Perspectives of Crop Insurance Underwriting Losses Due to the 2012
Drought
Purdue Extension Holds Regional Meetings on Drought
Testing Nitrate Levels in Drought-Stressed Corn
Tips for Grazing Drought-Stressed Standing Corn

Taking the Sting out of Outdoor Activities
August 1, 2012
Pesticide Clean Sweep Planning Form

An Agricultural Double "Whammy"
July 3, 2012
Investigating Your Crop Insurance Policy in Front of a Drought
Filing a Crop Insurance Claim: An Overview for Producers
How to File a Crop Insurance Claim

It's as Dry as the "Dog Days" of Summer
June 26, 2012
Indiana Drought Monitor
Efficient Irrigation
Drought Gardening
Turf Tips
Landscape Irrigation Management: Soil Type & Irrigation Frequency
Efficient Water Use in Landscapes & Nurseries
Additional Drought Resources