The 2019 Indiana Small Farm Conference will be held at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 28th through Saturday, March 2nd. This conference is the annual educational event for the Indiana small and diversified farm community. It is also a farmer-to-farmer networking event. The event was developed after a group of Indiana small farmers and stakeholders met at Purdue University in fall 2011. The Purdue Small Farm team … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2019
Building an Indiana Dream Home
Harry Howe and his wife Gracie had a plan. They knew that they were nearly ready to begin building their dream home for the next chapter of their lives, so they contacted Tony Reffeitt of Integrity Real Estate to talk about the next stage. The Howes were no strangers to the world of buying and selling homes. It was something that they had once had a lot of experience with, as Harry's job required them to move around quite a bit in the first half of his career. They needed … [Read more...]
Sheltering Wings Premier Event Featuring Josh Kaufman
Sheltering Wings provides emergency housing for women and children who are suffering from any form of domestic abuse. The Hendricks County organization's annual Premier Event fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Embassy Suites in Plainfield. Attendees are asked to wear cocktail attire. Singer/songwriter Josh Kaufman will provide live entertainment at the event. Kaufman, who resides in Indianapolis, won season six of the hit television show … [Read more...]
Learn Basic Map Reading
Ready to learn a new skill in 2019? Find out how to read a map at this program at McCloud Nature Park on January 26th, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. You'll discover how to orient your map, use a compass, and more. Attendees will discover how to read a topographic map by constructing a 3D model. They'll use the model to compare map features with land features while reading a compass. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, this is an important wilderness skill to have. A … [Read more...]
Discover Beekeeping
Have you ever thought about beekeeping in your backyard? Urban and backyard beekeeping is a popular hobby, but there is a lot to learn before getting started with your own hive. Experienced local beekeeper Terry Plank is offering Beekeeping 101 at McCloud Nature Park (8518 Hughes Road, North Salem) on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free program is recommended for adults, no registration required. Did you know that the average yearly honey … [Read more...]