Purdue Extension is hosting a series of cut flower production events and field tours this summer. Join the Purdue Extension Cut Flower Team to learn about cut flower production, view demonstration plantings, and connect with fellow growers and flower enthusiasts. Date/Time: July 15, 2026, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT Location: Southwest Purdue Agricultural…Read more about Cut Flower Production Field Tours[Read More]
Events
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 Aug 4, 11, 18 from 7:00 to 8:30pm…Read more about MarketReady Producer Training[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]
Please save the date for the Vegetable Field Day at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center on August 13, 2026. For more information about the event, visit the In-Season Updates of the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Program. Additional information regarding registration and the event agenda will be shared soon. This field day is designed to connect with…Read more about Purdue Vegetable Field Day SWPAC[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]
Plan to join us for a full day of touring fruit and vegetable production at Garwood Orchards in LaPorte, IN on July 9. Garwoods is among the very best fruit and vegetable production operations in the Midwest, so you will not want to miss the opportunity to learn a few of their tricks of the…Read more about Summer Field Tour – Fruits and Vegetables – July 9[Read More]
We are pleased to extend an invitation to commercial and non-profit vendors to attend and exhibit at the fruit and vegetable field day at Garwood Orchards. This is open to all who offer products and services relevant to the fruit, vegetable, and farm market industries, and provides a good opportunity to network with your current…Read more about Invitation to Exhibit at the Summer Field Tour – Fruits and Vegetables[Read More]
