September 15, 2005
Purdue role increases at Farm Science Review
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University will expand its presence at this year's Farm Science Review Sept. 20-22 at Ohio State University's Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
"We benefit by partnering with other land grant universities and we see this as a way to collaborate and serve the needs of people in agricultural industries in both Indiana and Ohio," said David Petritz, director of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service.
Many Purdue Extension specialists will answer questions and staff exhibits. These topics include: value-added agriculture, certified crop advisor workshop, forestry and natural resources, pesticide application, obesity and money management.
Ag Answers, a joint Purdue and Ohio State University effort, also will be among many of the resources displayed at this annual event.
"Ag Answers is an electronic production agriculture newsletter for crop and livestock producers and those in agribusiness," said Steve Leer, editor of Ag Answers. The two universities combine expert advice for the latest news in agriculture. This online source offers problem solving advice and strategies to serve as an aid for the agriculture industry.
In the McCormick Building, Purdue Extension will showcase the "Where Does Your Money Go?" exhibit, which explores everyday decisions on how to budget money, and the "Watch Your Weight" exhibit, which explains health problems that occur from too much body fat. Both exhibits focus on enhancing the quality of life and will be staffed by Purdue Extension specialists.
Brian MacGowan, Purdue Extension wildlife specialist, will present a class on warm season grass management at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. It will be among several educational classes offered for landowners.
Additionally landowners will find information on emerald ash borers located in the Gwynne Conservation Area across from the exhibit area. These small, green beetles are a threat to ash trees. Educators will speak about what makes this insect so destructive and how it can be controlled.
The Farm Science Review gates open at 8 a.m. each day. Admission can be purchased in advance at most Ohio agribusinesses for $5. Tickets are also sold at the gate for $8; children 5 and under are free.
Writer: Chelsea Carter, (765) 494-8402, carterc@purdue.edu
Sources: Suzanne Steel, (614) 292-9637, steel.7@osu.edu
Steve Leer, (765) 494-8415 sleer@purdue.edu
Danica Kirkpatrick, (765) 494-9113, dkirkpat@purdue.edu
Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722;
Beth Forbes, forbes@purdue.edu
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