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July 2022
Adult Garden Planter Open Show
(Help us beautify the Fairgrounds this year)
A Word From The Educator
A Word From The Educator
Happy July Everyone,
June went by in a flurry of wet, heat and dry spells. The crops are looking good and the strawberry picking was in full force during the middle of the months. As we move into July the word is...FAIR. Hopefully everyone takes time to enjoy Independence Day and gets all rested up before the 2022 Wabash County 4-H Fair. Projects are looking good and here's to a fun week. The Fair Handbook can be found HERE, or you can click the image of the handbook.
I was able to get an article written on Poison Hemlock in the June 15th edition of THE PAPER. My goal is that folks will be able to identify it so that they can avoid it. I have heard a few stories of individuals who have developed a rash, and even boils, after coming into contact with it. The sap is what is most toxic so if you decide to pull it, be sure to wear gloves and wash clothes and shower immediately after handling it. Spraying poison hemlock in June and July might not prevent the seeds from developing so pulling the plant and putting it a garbage bag is the best method for removing them this late in the season. If nothing else, note where it is this year and mark your calendar for next May to spray it before it bolts. If you have questions feel free to reach out.
Best,
Geoff
Email: gschortg@purdue.edu
Office Phone: 260-563-0661 (extension 1408)
The Purdue Extension Area 8 Farmer Field Day will be August 30th in Frankfort. To register Click HERE
Website Office of the State Chemist: Click Here
Website Office of the State Chemist: Click Here
Social Media Outreach
As stories about Poison Hemlock increase, I felt the need to make a Facebook Live post about the invasive species. After posting I was able to reach of 3000 people.
Link to video: https://fb.watch/dDjEwKNBo1/
I also wrote an article in The Paper of Wabash County to get information to those who are not on social media.
Mini 4-H Day Camp
Mini 4-H Day Camp
On June 1st the Wabash County 4-H Office held their Summer Mini-4-H Day Camp. At my station we identified leaves and made sure everyone knew how to recognize poison ivy.
Cotton Wood Seeds
Cotton Wood Seeds
I've never seen so many cotton wood seeds. It almost looked like it had snowed. When these things come out, allergies are usually pretty bad.
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
The 3 Wabash Educators went to the Wabash Farmers Market on June 11 to help market our programs. We had a lot of good discussions with community members.
Past Newsletters
Past Newsletters
Geoff Schortgen
Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator
Purdue Extension | Wabash County
ANR Website: https://extension.purdue.edu/county/wabash/anr/sub-page-open.html
1 W. Hill Street
Wabash, IN 46992
Email: gschortg@purdue.edu
Office Phone: 260-563-0661 (ext 1408)
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