Hello! The Indiana Cooperative Development Center is pleased to announce the return of Indiana’s annual Farmers Market Forum. The FMF is an important forum for farmers’ market managers, volunteers, and vendors to connect and develop skills to support their local markets. Alongside ICDC, Purdue Extension is hosting this year’s forum at the Indiana Farm Bureau…Read more about Farmers Market Forum Feb 4 in Indianapolis[Read More]
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The 2026 Northwest Indiana Vegetable Farmer Workshop will be held on February 2, 2026, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Central Time at the Porter County Public Library, 103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN. Save the date and register now! Register: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vILKOLOj3T7nDw. PARP and CCH credits expected. Payments for PARP credits should be made in advance by mailing a…Read more about 2026 Northwest Indiana Vegetable Farmer Workshop[Read More]
It is with great sadness that we pass along the news of David and Bonnie McAffee’s passing in 2025. David and Bonnie founded County Line Orchard and were heavily involved in horticulture in Indiana. At one time, David was President of the Indiana Horticulture Society. Please note: A celebration of life will be held on…Read more about The Passing of David and Bonnie McAfee[Read More]
Keeping produce safe and meeting the expectations of buyers and regulators starts with strong cleaning and sanitation practices. Farms that implement proper procedures not only protect public health but also improve efficiency and build trust with customers. To help growers and farm workers strengthen these skills, we invite you to join us on December 9th…Read more about Still Time to Register for the Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop – December 9, 2025[Read More]
Here, at the end of the 2025 production season, you may find yourself wishing you had better records of plantings, treatments, harvest dates, yields, etc. That information is valuable to you for both financial records and future planning. This seemed like a good time to remind (if you’ve seen this before) or inform (if you…Read more about Digital Records are Easy and Useful[Read More]
What began in 2010 as a modest student initiative in a field of honeysuckle has blossomed into one of the country’s most dynamic educational farms. Today, the Purdue Student Farm operates on 3.5 acres on the northern edge of campus, serving as a living example of how a land-grant institution can integrate teaching, research, and…Read more about Purdue Student Farm: Growing Leaders, Knowledge, and Community[Read More]
Dear Valued VCH Readers, Welcome to This Week’s Vegetable Crops Hotline – Our Final Issue for 2025 As we close out the 2025 growing season, this marks our final newsletter issue of the year. We’ll return with our next regular issue on February 20, 2026. Should any urgent matters arise during our winter break, we’ll…Read more about From the Editor’s Desk[Read More]
If you’re considering transitioning your farm to organic production, we have an event coming up in November that’s perfect for you! The Indiana Organic Network and Marbleseed are teaming up to host an Organic University event in Indiana at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on November 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event…Read more about Marbleseed and Indiana Organic Network to host Organic University in November[Read More]
Keeping produce safe and meeting buyers’ and regulatory expectations starts with strong cleaning and sanitation practices. Farms that implement proper procedures not only protect public health but also improve efficiency and build trust with customers. To help growers and farm workers strengthen these skills, we invite you to join us on December 9th from 1:00…Read more about Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop – December 9[Read More]
The Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) has launched a new version of cli-MATE, its main online portal for United States climate data, analyses, statistics, maps, graphics, and other information. For over 40 years, MRCC has provided climate data to the public—initially through printed reports and later digitally as web access grew. The latest redesign of…Read more about Explore the New cli-MATE: Your self-service portal to U.S. climate data, maps, and more[Read More]