Get Your Farm Off to a Great Start with the Beginning Farmer Virtual Program January 23, 2024 - From Issue: 730 By: Amy Thompson Read More The goal of this 8-session program is to help new and beginning farmers find success through the creation of a practical action plan. The program helps farmers set goals, identify[Read More…] Article Tags: Education
Indiana Small Farms Conference – February 29 and March 1, 2024 January 17, 2024 - From Issue: 730 By: Amy Thompson Read More Farmers, researchers, food system advocates, homesteaders, and agricultural agency personnel, among others, will convene for the 12th annual Indiana Small Farm Conference on February 29th and March 1st, 2024, at the[Read More…] Article Tags: Education
Feb. 1, 2024 Vegetable Programs in Northern Indiana January 4, 2024 - From Issue: 730 By: Liz Maynard Read More Save the Date! NWI Vegetable Growers Series Programs for vegetable farmers are scheduled for Feb. 1, 2024, in Elkhart and Porter Counties. The half-day event will include presentations on pumpkin[Read More…] Article Tags: Education Events
Midwest Cover Crops Council to Host Conference in Indianapolis December 7, 2023 - From Issue: 730 By: Anna Morrow Read More The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) will host its 2024 Annual Meeting and Conference at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport on February 13-14, 2024. The MCCC is a collaboration of researchers,[Read More…] Article Tags: Education Events
Last Chance to Register for the Meigs Field Day July 13, 2023 - From Issue: 723 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More Are you still thinking of attending the Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on July 20, 2023? Well, you are in luck. Friday, July 14, is the last day to[Read More…] Article Tags: Education Events Field Day
Southwest Purdue Ag Center Melon Variety Evaluation Open House on July 26 July 13, 2023 - From Issue: 723 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Dear Melon Growers and Industry Friends, You are invited to tour melon variety trials conducted at Southwest Purdue Ag Center, in Vincennes, IN, on July 26, 10:00 am-1:00 pm EST.[Read More…] Article Categories: Melons, Other Watermelon Article Tags: Education Events Field Day
Vegetable Twilight Meeting at Pinney Purdue Ag Center on August 24th June 29, 2023 - From Issues: 722 / 723 / 724 / 725 By: Liz Maynard Read More Pumpkins, peppers, sweet corn, compost, tomatoes, and more will be discussed at the August 24th Vegetable Twilight Meeting at Pinney Purdue Ag Center, 5 to 8 p.m. Central Time. Vegetable[Read More…] Article Tags: Education Field Day
Vegetable Equipment Demonstration, Produce Safety, and ServSafe for Home Based Vendors at Pinney Purdue Ag Center August 10th June 29, 2023 - From Issues: 722 / 724 By: Liz Maynard Read More Vegetable equipment for small farms will be demonstrated on August 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time, at the Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center. Market gardeners, urban farmers, home[Read More…] Article Tags: Education Field Day
Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day Registration Open June 14, 2023 - From Issue: 721 By: Wenjing Guan Read More High Tunnel and Urban Farming Research and Demonstration will be highlighted at the field day. Researchers will discuss: High tunnel tomato and cucumber diseases (Dan Egel, Purdue) High tunnel cucumber[Read More…] Article Tags: Education Field Day
Small Farm Education Field Day – Register Now! May 16, 2023 - From Issues: 719 / 720 / 721 / 722 / 723 By: Petrus Langenhoven Read More The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day is presented on July 27, 2023, at the Purdue Student Farm in West Lafayette, IN. You can still register for the field day.[Read More…] Article Tags: Education Field Day