Purdue Extension Vermillion County

08/26/2026

From our friends at the Vermillion Co. Soil and Water Conservation District!

08/25/2026

Congratulations Wesch Farms!

Congratulations to Wesch Farms for being among Indiana farmers recognized on Tuesday, August 18, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds for their outstanding commitment to conservation and land stewardship during the 2026 River Friendly Farmer Award Ceremony.
Approximately 200 farmers, family members, conservation partners, and guests gathered during the Indiana State Fair to celebrate this year’s River Friendly Farmer Award recipients. The ceremony honored farmers who have implemented proven conservation practices—such as cover crops, no-till farming, field borders, and other innovative approaches—to reduce erosion, improve water quality, and build healthy soils. These efforts help protect Indiana’s rivers, streams, and lakes while contributing to healthier waterways far beyond the state’s borders.

Local farmer Joel Wesch, nominated by the Vermillion County Soil and Water Conservation District, was among this year’s honorees. Wesch Farms is a fourth-generation family farm dedicated to grain production and committed to conservation. The farm utilizes no-till practices, cover crops, and border strips, with portions of the farm also enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. These practices have improved soil health, reduced runoff, and created diverse wildlife habitat.
The River Friendly Farmer Award is a program of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) and Indiana’s 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
The 2026 River Friendly Farmer Award Ceremony is proudly sponsored by:
• Indiana Farm Bureau
• The Nature Conservancy
• Indiana Corn Marketing Council
• Indiana Soybean Alliance
• Indiana State Department of Agriculture

08/21/2026

From our friends at the Eugene Station Farmers Market!

08/21/2026

Vermillion County's very own Captain Cash was at the Great Indiana State Fair!

08/21/2026

This is the last weekend for the Great Indiana State Fair!

08/20/2026

Save the date for October 6th in Terre Haute!
Learn more and register at the link in the original post!!

's Land of Opportunity conference is for farmland, pasture and woodland owners looking to make the most of their land and plan for the future. Topics include leases, soil health, succession planning and more! Join us October 5 in Wabash or October 6 in Terre Haute. Learn more and register: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/wia/landowners-conference.html

08/19/2026

You don't want to miss INFB's Farm Business and Diversification Conference on Sept. 10 in Hamilton County, featuring a session led by Patrick Nycz of Purdue University's Food Engineering and Management Institute.

Nycz will share insights for those exploring new food business ideas and what it takes to bring a product to market. Learn more and register at INFB.org/Events.

08/16/2026

As cleaning continues, please remember to be a smart consumer. This new publication from Purdue Extension, Avoiding Scams After a Disaster, shares important information to consider.

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08/14/2026

THANK YOU Parke Vermillion Master Gardener Association!