Happy New Year! 

The year 2025 was extremely fun and busy for myself and many of you all. We had farmer classes, Master Gardener projects, drought, invasives species programming and much more. I want to send out a special thank you to all who participated, volunteered and spent time with extension on the wide range of programs and projects over the year. 

Here is some fun stuff I am working on in January:

• Animal Sciences Workshop and hands on Training on Campus

• Working the 2026 Farm Show Extension Booth

• Collecting Applications for 2026 Spring Extension Master Gardener Basic Training 

• Indoor Seeding Program at Local Library

• Leadership Development Training

• 2026 Hot Topics February talk: the Dandelion

• 2026 Commercial Applicator Workshop (Wabash Valley Landscape and Lawncare Series) 

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to have a meeting. However, I will be traveling during this month make sure to call or email before heading into the office. If you have any questions about upcoming programming or Ag questions in general, please reach out to the Extension Office. Phone: 260-563-0661 (Ext 1408) or emailing me directly at gschortg@purdue.edu

Best Wishes, 

Geoff Schortgen 

County Extension Director

Ag and Natural Resources Educator Wabash County