2017 Indiana Small Farm Conference Indiana Small Farm Conference will be held from Thursday, March 2 to Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Danville, Indiana at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. The Indiana Small Farm Conference is a three day learning and networking event supporting small or diversified farms. Information about this year’s programs, registration and lodging…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
Events
Illiana Veg Symposium presentations available online.
The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) strives to facilitate widespread adoption of cover crops throughout the Midwest, to improve ecological, economic, and social sustainability. The Cover Crop Decision Tool is an initiative by the MCCC to consolidate cover crop information by state to help farmers make cover crop selections at the county level. The tool…Read more about Cover Crop Decision Tool for Vegetable Growers – Discussion on November 7th[Read More]
Tomato Grafting Workshop Date: November 14, 16,17, 2016 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST) Location: Southwest Purdue Ag Center (SWPAC), 4369 N. Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN Grafting has the potential to control soilborne diseases and increase yield of high tunnel grown tomatoes. Grafted tomato transplants cost about $2-$4 per plant. High cost prevents growers using this…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
We are planning programs for the 2017 Indiana Horticultural Congress and other winter meetings. We really hope these meetings can benefit you. Please let us know what you want to hear and who you want to hear it from. Call or email with suggestions. Thanks!!
Southwest Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers’ Technical Meeting Date: November 28, 2016 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) Location: Southwest Purdue Ag Center (SWPAC), 4369 N. Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN The meeting will start at 5 P.M. for board members to discuss topics for the March meeting. Any member who wants to participate in the discussion is welcome….Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
Beginning Farmer Tour Date: September 29, 2016 Location: River Ridge Farm, Roann, IN. This four-season farm produces vegetables and small fruits. The tour will include information about operating an on-farm store, farm-to-school, and four-season growing.The tour will be 9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (EST). Lunch will be served.The tours are free, but registration is required. Registration at https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/wk_rules.asp?itemID=22368…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
High Tunnel Tour at SWPAC Date: August 22, 2016 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (EST) Location: Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center, 4369 North Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN 47591 Please join us for a high tunnel tour at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center. You will learn about high tunnel tomato diseases and management, end of season field sanitation, potential of grafting…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
High Tunnel Tour at SWPAC Date: August 22, 2016 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center, 4369 North Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN 47591 Please join us for a high tunnel tour at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center. You will learn about high tunnel tomato diseases and management, end of season field sanitation, potential…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]
High Tunnel Tour at SWPAC Date: August 22, 2016 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center, 4369 North Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN 47591 Please join us for a high tunnel tour at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center. You will learn about high tunnel tomato diseases and management, end of season field sanitation, potential…Read more about Upcoming Events[Read More]