PARP event set for Dec. 2
GREENFIELD – A certification program on pesticides is coming up Dec. 2 in Greenfield.
Purdue Extension Hancock County’s Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Dec. 2 at Ninestar Connect, 2243 E. Main St., Greenfield.
Topics include fertilizer application regulations; anhydrous ammonia safety; and cover crop termination strategies. Cost is $10 PARP credit; a hot breakfast will be served. Register by calling 317-462-1113.
Hancock County to host area beef meeting
GREENFIELD – Beef topics will be presented at the upcoming Purdue Area Six annual meeting of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds; the area includes Hancock, Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan and Shelby counties. IBCA will provide an update on current policy and programs; an educational presentation will be provided by the Purdue Department of Animal Science. Reserve a spot by Dec. 1 to Hancock County Purdue Extension, 317-462-1113.
Homemakers cooking class scheduled
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Extension Homemakers will host a Heritage Cooking Class this month.
The class, back by popular demand, will teach the basics of homestyle cooking in time for Thanksgiving, including how to make broth, dumplings and sugar cream pie. Samples and light refreshments will be included. The class will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road. Register by Nov. 25 by contacting Debbie Elsbury, 317-697-0346 or [email protected].
Volunteers sought for weed wrangle
GREENFIELD – A weed wrangle is set for Dec. 3, helping eradicate an invasive species of Asian Bush Honeysuckle.
The plant keeps native plants from growing, and volunteers are asked to join the weed wrangle to learn how to remove the plant.
The event is 9-11 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Brandywine Trail Connector, along the Pennsy Trail and Brandywine Park. Enter at Davis Road at the park; the group will meet at the edge of the parking lot and walk to the woods entrance.
Wear work clothes and bring gloves and tools, such as pruning shears and loppers. The Asian Bush Honeysuckle is managed by cutting and doing cut stump treatments with herbicide. Instruction and demonstration will be provided. For details call the Purdue Extension Hancock County at 317-462-1113 or visit sicim.info/weed-wrangle-indiana.
