What the Gibson County PARP Program Is
The Gibson County Pesticide Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) is a Purdue Extension training day for farmers who hold an Indiana private applicator permit. Attending counts toward the three recertification programs needed to keep a permit current. The Southwest District session is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in the Exhibit Hall at the Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princeton.
The Day at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
| Registration | 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.; lunch is served |
| Program | 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Place | Exhibit Hall, Gibson County Fairgrounds, 709 N Embree, Princeton, IN 47670 |
| Run by | Purdue Extension Gibson County, Southwest District |
What You Will Hear
- How weather affects nutrient availability
- A 2026 Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulatory update, the approved regulatory topic
- An agricultural update on land values
- A commodity outlook
Programs like this one mix fertilizer or pesticide subjects with an approved regulatory topic, and each lasts at least two hours. This one runs well past that minimum.
Who Can Attend and the Rules
You can attend a program in any county, not just your home county. Under the private applicator system:
- A private applicator permit is valid for five years.
- During those five years you must attend three recertification programs or pass the pesticide or fertilizer certification exam.
- One of the three can be an online program.
- Only two programs per year count toward credit, and the program year runs January 1 through December 31.
- You must attend the entire program for credit. Sign the attendance sheet with your signature, printed name and either your permit number or the last four digits of your Social Security number, and keep your receipt as proof of attendance.
Fees
The statewide program fee is $10 per person, collected at each recertification program. Some programs charge extra for items such as meals, and the applicator or a sponsoring organization can pay. Separately, when your permit expires, the Office of Indiana State Chemist mails a letter in October of the expiration year with a form and a $20 request fee to issue a new five-year permit.
Where and When to Arrive
The Gibson County Fairgrounds are at 709 N Embree in Princeton. Plan to check in between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. so you can sign in before the program starts at 11:30 a.m. Stay through 3:00 p.m. to receive credit.
Questions
How do I sign up?
Registration opens at the door at 11:00 a.m. on program day. For questions ahead of time, call Purdue Extension Gibson County at 812-385-3491.
Does this count if I live outside Gibson County?
Yes. Credit is available at programs in any county.
Does the online program count?
One of your three programs can be online, but only two programs per year count toward credit.
Who do I call?
Abby Paul, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Purdue Extension Gibson County, 812-385-3491.
Official Links
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