New Video Series Walks Growers Through the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit(November 4, 2026) - If a buyer has asked you to get a third-party food safety audit, a new resource from Safe Produce Indiana can help you prepare. The four-part video series explains the USDA Harmonized GAP third-party audit step by step, using a real Indiana farm as the example. Check with your buyer first Third-party audits are[Read More... ]
2027 Southern Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Meeting(November 3, 2026) - The Southern Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2027, at French Lick Resort (French Lick Resort & Casino, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432). The meeting registration fee is $30 and includes lunch. The Indiana Vegetable Growers Association (IVGA) will collect the registration fee on-site. PARP credits are available[Read More... ]
Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference 2027 - Poster Session(November 2, 2026) - Wednesday, January 27, 2027, from 4:30-5:15 p.m. ET The Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference runs from January 26-28, 2027, at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Share your project, research, program, innovation, or farming practice through a poster presentation. We welcome formal research and practical experiences that offer insights, spark discussion, and inspire others.[Read More... ]
Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference 2027 - Cider and Artisanal Product Contest(October 30, 2026) - TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2027 The Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference runs from January 26-28, 2027, at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Think you make the best cider in Indiana? Bring it to the conference and find out! This year, our annual contest has expanded beyond cider to include other farm-derived products, so growers and[Read More... ]