How does culture play into the success of the family farm? Family farms can measure success and value in a number of ways, whether objective (for example, income) or subjective (for example, the perceived success of business owners; working with family members). We believe that when family businesses practice a culture of collaboration, they will…Read more about Farm Success and Creating a Culture of Collaboration[Read More]
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Financial stress is the psychological strain that results from concerns about one’s financial situation. For farm households, this strain is not incidental; it is a measurable and prominent feature of agricultural life. Most agricultural economists use financial ratios and/or profitability to measure farm financial stress. The financial stress measure used for this article, the APR…Read more about Farming and Financial Stress[Read More]
We’re pleased to announce that Purdue Extension will host the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference in January 2027. Please mark your calendars for January 26–28 in Danville, Indiana. Our planning committee has already begun organizing the conference, and we would greatly appreciate your input. We welcome your suggestions for speakers, topics, panels, and more….Read more about Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference[Read More]
Local food producers interested in selling to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, or wholesale distributors can join the virtual MarketReady Producer Training this August. Participants will learn how to meet buyer expectations and prepare their businesses for new market opportunities. The 3 sessions will take place on Zoom on August 4, 11, and 18 from 7:00…Read more about MarketReady Producer Training[Read More]
Purdue Extension is currently undergoing a broader transformation process that includes adjustments to priorities and resource allocation. As a result of these changes, I was recently informed that summer salary support for my Extension activities will not be available this year. Given this shift, there will be some temporary changes to the services I can…Read more about Updates to Entomology Extension Services[Read More]
The Diverse Corn Belt Project and Purdue Extension will host a free Vermillion County Diverse Farm Tour on August 4th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The tour will start at Royer Farm Fresh, Clinton, where the production of beef, pork, lamb and chicken from farm to consumers’ plates and management practices for all four species…Read more about Indiana Diverse Farm Tour – Vermillion County[Read More]
We’re pleased to announce that Purdue Extension will host the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference in January 2027. Please mark your calendars for January 26–28 in Danville, Indiana. Our planning committee has already begun organizing the conference, and we would greatly appreciate your input. We welcome your suggestions for speakers, topics, panels, and more….Read more about Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference[Read More]
The Land Connection received a grant to create a free, interactive tool that helps specialty crop farmers determine which food safety regulations and certifications apply to their farm and goals. It’s important that we build something that actually works for you, not just what we think you might need. That means hearing from real farmers…Read more about The Land Connections is Looking for Your Input[Read More]
Purdue Extension is currently undergoing a broader transformation process that includes adjustments to priorities and resource allocation. As a result of these changes, I was recently informed that summer salary support for my Extension activities will not be available this year. Given this shift, there will be some temporary changes to the services I can…Read more about Updates to Entomology Extension Services[Read More]
Food Traceability Practices and Training Needs Among the Produce Supply Chain Stakeholders Hema Lingireddy recently received IRB approval for her Purdue University dissertation study, which focuses on food traceability practices, challenges, and training needs among stakeholders in Indiana’s produce supply chain. As part of the first phase of the study, she is currently recruiting participants…Read more about Participants needed! Focus group[Read More]