Educational Tracks The event will include educational tracks in fresh vegetables; processing tomatoes; small and tree fruits; business, marketing, succession planning; food safety; and controlled environment agriculture. Credits will be available for Certified Crop Advisors (CEUs) as well as Indiana-licensed private (PARP) and commercial pesticide applicators (CCH). PARP can be earned on both days. Registration…Read more about Save the Date: Indiana Horticulture Conference & Expo – Jan. 22-23, 2024[Read More]
Events
Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns Wednesday, September 27, 2023, to OSU Wooster Campus in Wooster, OH. WHAT TO EXPECT In-field demonstrations of cultivation tools for vegetables and row crops Demonstrations of implements on both four-wheel and two-wheel tractors Expo featuring industry-leading cultivation companies and cutting-edge tools Conversations with international cultivation experts …and more! The field day connects farmers,…Read more about Mechanical Weed Control Field Day[Read More]
Summer tour for Indiana fruit and vegetable growers. July 14 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Jacobs’ Family Orchard 4676 North 75 West New Castle Indiana, 47362 https://jacobsfamilyorchard.com/
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]
Registration is open for the 2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference! Join us for the event at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center in Danville. Gain practical, hands-on guidance from leaders and experts at the 2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference. This 11th annual event takes place in Danville on March 2-3. If you haven’t…Read more about Indiana Small Farms Conference, March 2-3[Read More]
On February 9, 2023, Purdue Extension will host the Northwest Indiana Vegetable Series. Pests and diseases present challenges for vegetable producers. This program is designed to give growers the knowledge to manage these and improve their production. This will be a half day program held at Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria in Valparaiso and Unity Gardens in South Bend….Read more about Registration Open for Feb 9th NW Indiana Vegetable Series[Read More]
Registration is now open for the Indiana Small Farm Conference to be held, in person, at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 2nd and 3rd. We have a full schedule of educational opportunities including keynote speakers Hunter Smith from WonderTree Farm on Thursday March 2nd and Sarah Frey from Frey Farms on Friday March 3rd. …Read more about 2023 Indiana Small Farm Conference[Read More]
There will a Specialty Crops Applicator Program on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time at the Washington County Government Building, 806 Martinsburg Road, Salem, IN. Participants will earn PARP credit. CCH credit has been applied for. The program is free. Bring $10 for PARP credit, cash or check only. RSVP…Read more about Specialty Crops Applicator Program in Washington County on December 1, 2022[Read More]