By ROBERT KELLY Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Many sheep and goat producers have challenges with keeping worms and parasite under control in their herds. The Faffa Malan Chart is a diagnostic tool to help sheep and goat producers identify parasite infections in their herds. The tool is a chart that matches …read more.

GOSHEN — Nutrition is always a hot topic when it comes to dairy cattle farmers. With the fluctuation in feed prices, milk prices, the weather and other variables Dairy Producers are always seeking ways to improve their strategies on feeding their cattle. Purdue Extension Elkhart County will be hosting a Dairy Nutrition Update from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 15, in the ECCC-Martin Room on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds located at 17746 CR34, Goshen.

GOSHEN — The Purdue Elkhart County Extension Board Annual meeting was held Nov. 10 on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The annual meeting honors the “Friends of Extension,” recognizes retiring board members, elects new board members by the Extension Council and highlights program impact and accomplishments from the Purdue Extension Educators.

BY ROBERT KELLY, Elkhart County Purdue Extension Educator ELKHART COUNTY — Many sheep and goat producers have challenges with keeping worms and parasite under control in their herds. FAMANCHA is a diagnostic tool to help sheep and goat producers identify parasite infections in their herds. The tool is a chart that matches eyelid color to …read more.