Purdue Agriculture Calendar
Purdue Agriculture Calendar
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Events May 22-24: Property Tax Reassessment Meetings This series of property tax reassessment meetings is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service to explain issues surrounding recent court decisions regarding property taxes, likely shifts that will occur in taxes, and policy alternatives. There also will be an opportunity for individuals to voice their opinions about changing the system. The meetings will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on these dates: May 22, Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds, Evansville; May 23, Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds, Jasper; May 24, Salem High School, Salem; June 5, Porter County Fairgrounds, Valparaiso; June 6, Kendallville Library, Kendallville; and June 7, Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne. Meetings in eight other cities will be held later in June. CONTACT: Steve Leer, news writer, Purdue Agricultural Communication Service, (765) 494-8415, sleer@aes.purdue.edu. May 23: Trees From The Inside Out The Indiana Arborist Association is presenting this seminar on tree basics, in conjunction with Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Forestry Division. The seminar will be offered May 23 in Indianapolis. It will run from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Information will be presented on tree growth, tree lives, and reaction to injury and pruning. Cost for the seminar, which includes lunch, is $25. Certified arborists will earn 4.5 continuing education units for attending this session, and the cost for the seminar is tax deductible under the lifetime learning tax exemption. CONTACT: Rita McKenzie, the Indiana Arborist Association, Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 1159 Forestry Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907. June 6-9: 87th Annual Home & Family Conference The conference includes more than 25 workshops covering topics such as food safety and telemarketing scams. This event is sponsored by Purdue's Consumer and Family Sciences Extension. Field trips to a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Moses Fowler House Historic Museum and three horticulture gardens also are scheduled. Entertainment includes The Indiana Extension Homemakers Association County Chorus, a historical style bridal gown show and a presentation of the musical "Legacy Quilt." Registration is $40 for the entire conference or $30 for either June 7 or 8. Additional fees are required for field trips, entertainment and lunches. CONTACT: Barbara Meyer, Purdue School of Consumer and Family Sciences, (765) 494-7221 or (800) 359-2968 ext. 92M, bbmeyer@conf.purdue.edu. June 8-10: World Pork Expo This is the largest pork industry trade show and educational event in the world, with about 50,000 producers and more than 500 exhibitors expected to participate. Daily educational events also are planned. The show is held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Advance tickets are available for $5 per adult and $1 per child, by calling (800) 535-2405. On-site admission prices are $8 per adult and $2 per child. CONTACT: Kelley Sheiss, Indiana WPX coordinator, (219) 799-4045. June 10: Vintage Indiana Wine enthusiasts are invited to Indiana's first state wine festival, to be held at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis. The festival will feature 12 Indiana wineries, live music, a variety of foods and a wine/food educational area with demonstrations. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 for adults who sample wine and $10 for non-samplers, by calling (800) 832-9463 or at any Marsh Supermarket store. Tickets at the gate will cost $15 for adult wine samplers and $13 for non-samplers. More information is available at the vintageindiana.com Web site. CONTACT: Sally Peart, Indiana Wine Grape Council, (765) 496-3842, pearts@foodsci.purdue.edu June 14-16: 4-H Science Workshops High school students and their teachers are invited to attend Science Workshops on the campus of Purdue University. Six different workshops "Formula For Foods," "Allure of Aerospace," "Marvels of Machinery," "All About Animals," "Green and Growing" and "Confidence With Computers" will be offered along with a preview of campus life. Students will spend two nights on the Purdue campus with planned activities such as dinners, dances and recreation. Cost of the workshops ranges from $65-$100 including registration, housing and most meals. Space is limited and some grade restrictions apply. CONTACT: Susan Barkman, (765) 494-8423, fourh@four-h.purdue.edu. June 22: Purdue Forage Day 2000 Participants can choose to attend workshops on alfalfa, dairy or beef at Purdue's Agronomy Research Center in the morning and sessions on sheep, dairy or a tour of Scholer Purdue Animal Sciences Farm in the evening. More than a dozen companies will demonstrate equipment including mowers, rakes, balers, wrappers and related machinery. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Purdue University Animal Science Research and Education Center with activities running from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free and lunch is available at a minimal cost to participants. CONTACT: Keith Johnson, professor of agronomy and forage crops specialist, (765) 494-4800, johnsonk@purdue.edu. June 26-28: 2000 State 4-H Round-Up This year's theme is "Round-Up 2000: New Challenges, New Choices." All 4-H members who have completed grades 7th, 8th or 9th by June 29 are invited to attend this three-day event on the Purdue University campus, which focuses on developing skills, making friends from around the state and exploring careers. Participants can choose classes from 12 Purdue academic departments with more than 100 career-exploration options. A registration fee of $80 includes housing in Cary Quadrangle, a group photo, two continental breakfasts, an introduction lunch and program support. Participants will need about $40 for up to seven meals at fast food restaurants or Purdue dining facilities, leisure activities, snacks and souvenirs. Registration is due by June 10. CONTACT: Pamala Morris, state 4-H Round-Up chair, (765) 494-8293, fourh@four-h.purdue.edu. Compiled by Danielle Guyer, (765) 494-8402; news_students@aes.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu
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