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Geoff Schortgen
A Word From the ANR Educator
A Word From the ANR Educator
July 2026
Greetings,
Summer is here! July brings Independence Day celebrations, the Wabash County 4-H Fair, and the kind of humidity that makes it feel like you're walking through soup.
After a wet June, corn and soybean crops are thriving. Hopefully, we'll continue to receive timely rainfall as we endure the summer heat that arrived at the start of the month.
Our community gardens are also flourishing thanks to the dedication of our wonderful volunteers. With their continued care, the gardens are on track for an abundant harvest this season.
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 by emailing me directly at gschortg@purdue.edu. For in person meetings I would suggest setting up a time as I am not in the office as much with programming and trainings.
Best Wishes,
Geoff Schortgen
Purdue Extension
Ag and Natural Resources Educator
Wabash PARPs Coming UP
Wabash PARPs Coming UP
More information Here: https://ag.purdue.edu/events/department/btny/ppp/2026/08/wabash-county-central-district.html
DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME
Date(s) - 08/19/2026
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST
CONTACT INFO
CONTACT INFO
Name: Geoff Schortgen
Title: ANR Educator
Phone: 260-563-0661 (ext 1408)
Email:gschortg@purdue.edu
LOCATION
LOCATION
Dairyland Seed
District: Central
County: Wabash
Address: 1332 SR 13
Wabash
Upcoming Programs & Events!
Resister for 2026 Extension Hot Topics
(Only need to do once)
**Past years of Extension Hot Topics are at the bottom of this newsletter**
June Review!
Strawberry Harvest!
Jr. Master Gardeners, part of a plant
Heading out to the raised beds.
Weeding and planting
EMG Class
EMG Class
Last day of class.
Tomato Care
Tomato Care
Weed fabric prevents tomato diseases.
Potatoes in the Beds
Potatoes in the Beds
Potato crop looking good at the library.
Planting beds at the YMCA!
Planting beds at the YMCA!
Lawn care photos.
Lawn care photos.
June Vacation-BWCAW 2026
Family Camping vacatioin!
Walleye and Small-mouth bass.
Fish Fry
Gaskin Lake
Geoff Schortgen
County Extension Director | Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator
Purdue Extension
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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List of Past 2026 Hot Topics with YouTube Link
List of Past 2026 Hot Topics with YouTube Link
January- Charles Deam: Our First
February- The Dandelion
March- Fruit Tree Care
April- Growing Natives in Indiana
May- Small Harvest/Gardening with Purdue Student Farm Manager Chris Adair
June- Invasvie Species Update with a Focus on Asian Jumping Worm
List of Past 2025 Hot Topics with YouTube Link
List of Past 2025 Hot Topics with YouTube Link
January- Seed Savings & Preservation
February- Tree Pruning
March- Indiana Birds
April- Conifer ID "Which Pine is Mine"
May- Proper Poultry Practices
June (Extra)- Adaptive Gardening
June- Strawberry Research
July- Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory: Overview
August- Toxic Forages
September- Ticks
October-The History of Extension
November-Turf ID and Fertilization with Dr. Cale Bigelow
December- Farmers Markets and all Things Local Food Systems with Sarah Hanson
List of Past 2024 Hot Topics with YouTube Link
List of Past 2024 Hot Topics with YouTube Link
January- Ants of Indiana
January *Bonus-Backyard Gardening and Landscaping for Birds
February- Climate and Weather Updates in Indiana
March- Purdue on the Farm
April-Eat Midwest Fish
May- Purdue Institute for Family Business
June- Turf Problems and Insects
July- Indiana Trees
August-Drones and UAV Technology
September- Pork Industry Updates
October-Vermicomposting
November-Poultry Update
December- Prescribed Burns
List of Past 2023 Hot Topics with YouTube Link
List of Past 2023 Hot Topics with YouTube Link
January- Organics and Composting
February-Garden Planning
March-Plant Pest and Diagnostic Lab
April- Turfgrass and Weed Control
May- Soils
June-Farm Outlook
July- Hemp Production
August-Tomato Disease
September- Poison Hemlock and Other Invasives
October-Landscape Pests
November- Grapes
December- Spotted Lantern Fly
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