Agriculture & Natural Resources/Horticulture - Lake County
Nikky Witkowski
ANR/HORT Extension Educator
Mission Statement:
Purdue University's Agriculture and Natural Resources Team is the premiere source of educational programs and information about Agriculture, Natural Resources, and the Food System. We are a customer driven educational organization which assists Indiana citizens in achieving their goals of profit in agriculture, abundant and safe food, a clean environment and effective stewardship of natural resources.
We Teach:
People to improve their use of plants, animals and the environment.
I am available for calls on issues you have whether it's on a farm, at work, or at home. If you have an insect or plant issue, I will help you to the best of my ability. I will do the best I can to seek out an answer for you. I can take calls over the phone or stop by our office and bring in a sample or pictures. Otherwise you can email me with your questions.
Really like Gardening? Check out our Master Gardener Website!
Helpful Websites:
Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab: http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/
Chat'n Chew Cafe: http://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/corn/cafe/
Vegetable Crops: http://www.entm.purdue.edu/Entomology/Vegisite/commercial/hotline2007.html
Pest & Crops Newsletter: http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/pestcrop/
Turf Tips: http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/turftips.html
Wildlife Conflicts: http://www.wildlifehotline.info/
USDA Expands Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
Purdue Publications: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/menu.htm
Integrated Pest Management of Midwest Landscapes: http://www.entomology.umn.edu/cues/ipmbook.htm
