Purdue Extension, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, and the Indiana Land Resources Council (ILRC) are proud to announce the publication of a new document series designed to assist local governments on current and emerging land use issues. Titled, “Community Planning for Agriculture and Natural Resources:  A Guide for Local Government,” this series will serve as the launching point for collaborative discussion at the Indiana Land Use Summit, a one-day community planning workshop to be held on August 28 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex located at 1900 E. Main Street in Danville, Indiana.

The Indiana Land Use Summit will include an overview of the document series, guest speakers, breakout sessions, and panel discussions featuring planning, operational, economic, government, and academic perspectives on multiple land use issues. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the authors, ask questions, network, and brainstorm future openings for technical assistance and partnerships. Please see the agenda tab for more information.  

Registration is now open for the Indiana Land Use Summit. The Summit is open to all attendees with an interest in integrating agriculture and natural resources as part of community land use planning efforts. Registration is $40, which will also include lunch and a hard copy of Community Planning for Agriculture and Natural Resources:  A Guide for Local Government.

View or download “Community Planning for Agriculture and Natural Resources:  A Guide for Local Government” for free on this registration site or at puext.in/landuseguide.