Greetings All, 

We've made it to December! Harvest is done for most folks and winter is on its way. I don't have any numbers, but let's just say that farmers reaction to yields was as varied as the soil types we have in Wabash County. I'm glad it was a safe season and if you get a moment, be sure to thank a farmer! This time of year I am working as best I can on planning for the 2024 season, all while squeezing in a few educational programs. There is one more "Extension Hot Topics" webinar scheduled for December 21 at noon, we will taking an in-depth look at the ever-present spotted lantern fly with Bob Bruner. See other events below. I will be out of the office intermittently for conferences and vacation in December, if you'd like to make an appointment feel free to call the office or send me an email (gschortg@purdue.edu), email would probably be your best bet.   

As always, If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the Extension Office and leave your name, phone number and e-mail address. 

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 Ct. 

Each year we have an annual meeting to showcase what our team has accomplished in the past year and to communicate upcoming programs with our stakeholders. We had representatives for; 4-H, ANR, HHS, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, Upper Wabash Invasives Network, Chester Champs, NEPA, CWC, 4-h Junior Leaders and others. We had a great crowd and some great ideas were tossed around. 

Zoom link for meeting in case you need it:   https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/99220211404