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 Hendricks County Fairgrounds. This year’s conference will showcase keynote speaker Michael Kilpatrick, a renowned Midwest-based farmer known for his Thriving Farmer podcast. Educational sessions during…Read more about Indiana Small Farms Conference – February 29 and March 1, 2024[Read More]
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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 weed management, compost use in high tunnels, soil health, and a marketing panel. PARP credits are available. $10 cash is payable on the day of…Read more about Feb. 1, 2024 Vegetable Programs in Northern Indiana[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, extension staff, farmers, agencies, and industry with the mission of facilitating the widespread adoption of cover crops across the Midwest. February 13th is the MCCC…Read more about Midwest Cover Crops Council to Host Conference in Indianapolis[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 register for the field day. Register now at https://cvent.me/5zevYD The field day has an exciting lineup of demonstrations. Sweet Corn Pest Management Updates –…Read more about Last Chance to Register for the Meigs Field Day[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. The variety trials include: A standard-sized seedless watermelon trial A person-sized seedless watermelon trial A seeded watermelon trial A cantaloupe trial This is a self-guided…Read more about Southwest Purdue Ag Center Melon Variety Evaluation Open House on July 26[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 farmers, market gardeners, urban farmers, and home gardeners are invited to tour trials and hear from researchers and educators about weed management in pumpkins; key…Read more about Vegetable Twilight Meeting at Pinney Purdue Ag Center on August 24th[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 and community gardeners are invited to attend and learn about equipment and tools for seeding, planting, weed management, and tillage. Demonstration equipment will include a…Read more about Vegetable Equipment Demonstration, Produce Safety, and ServSafe for Home Based Vendors at Pinney Purdue Ag Center August 10th[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 two-spotted spider mites and management (Leslie Aviles and Laura Ingwell, Purdue) High tunnel tomato production and benefits of using companion plants (Samantha Willden, Laura Ingwell…Read more about Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day Registration Open[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. To reserve your spot, visit https://cvent.me/ewWN3b. Registration closes on July 21, 2023. Students register for free! Please contact Lori Jolly-Brown to receive the discount code…Read more about Small Farm Education Field Day – Register Now![Read More]
We are happy to announce that Purdue Extension is presenting its annual Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on July 20, 2023, at the Throckmorton/Meigs Horticulture Farm, Lafayette, IN. Registration is now open. To register your spot, visit https://cvent.me/5zevYD A complete schedule of demonstrations is now available on the Vegetable Crops Hotline webpage. Look under the…Read more about Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day – Register Now![Read More]