Happy September All, 

August came and went in a flurry of field days and educational events. Some programs were new to the county, while others continued long-standing traditions.

Two of the field days were large PARP events hosted by Purdue Extension, and a third was organized by McKillip Seeds near Roann. I also had the opportunity to co-lead and teach at the annual UWIN Invasive Species Field Day (pictured below), where participants observed drone demonstrations and gained hands-on experience with tree removal.

In addition, I was fortunate to pilot a new program with campus specialist Fred Whitford titled "A Simple Procedure for Fertilizing a Cool-Season Lawn."  We welcomed 22 participants from Wabash and surrounding counties, all of whom received hands-on instruction in proper lawn fertilization practices. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees feeling confident and prepared to apply the correct amount of fertilizer to their lawns.

I'm also pleased to share that the Wabash Extension Master Gardener Program is growing. The energy and engagement at our August meeting have me hopeful for the continued revitalization of the Wabash Master Gardeners group.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to have a meeting. However, September is a busy month so 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