Indiana Hort Conference & Expo will be held virtually across nine Tuesdays and Thursdays in February, at 2 – 4 pm beginning Feb. 1, next Tuesday. Here is the link to the full schedule, topics and speakers: https://www.indianahortconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IHC2022_Virtual_Schedule.pdf The webinar series is free, please register at http://www.indianahortconference.org/ PARP will be available for 3 of these…Read more about Indiana Hort Conference and Expo Virtual Webinar Series[Read More]
Events
PARTICIPANTS EARN A PURDUE CERTIFICATE SIX PILLARS OF FARM RISK MANAGEMENT Join a great team of Extension educators, specialists, faculty, and a lawyer as we present The Six Pillars of Farm Risk Management. This online course allows participants to earn a Purdue certificate! Open enrollment is available through November 2022, but early enrollment is encouraged….Read more about Six Pillars of Farm Risk Management[Read More]
Date: November 18, 2021, 5:00 pm (EST) Location: 4207 Purdue Rd, Vincennes, IN 47591. Purdue Extension Food Safety Training Hub, in the newly constructed Vincennes University Agricultural Center, located on highway 41 adjacent to Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center. The Southwest Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Winter Meeting will be back in person in 2021! Note the new…Read more about Southwest Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Winter Meeting[Read More]
Please join us for the 2021 Hydroponics Workshop, hosted by Krishna Nemali! September 22, 2021 (8:30 am to 3:00 pm) (A daylong interactive learning session and hands-on activities related to greenhouse and indoor hydroponics) Register online at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCJPpWrODzqmO7Y Deadline to register: September 19, 2021 (Registration is required to attend the workshop. Registration fee ($25) includes…Read more about Hydroponics Workshop[Read More]
Southwest Purdue Ag Center held a virtual field day on June 24, 2021. Multiple projects are highlighted at the virtual field day. If you are interested in learning more about these projects, please check this playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveWDgbh5ujHd6WjcbkVZIFSF5NhqtTyM that includes 24 videos. Topics related to vegetable production include: Pest and pollinator considerations in melon production Herbicide…Read more about Southwest Purdue Ag Center Virtual Field Day Research Highlight[Read More]
Please join us for the Southwest Purdue Ag Center virtual field day! You will learn about many exciting research projects conducted at the research center. Topics on horticultural crops include: – Rainfastness of fungicides – What can IPM adoption in watermelons mean for pests, pollinators and profit? – Strawberry production with alternative systems – High…Read more about Southwest Purdue Ag Center Virtual Field Day[Read More]
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering the free online course “Risk Management Education for Farmers with On-Farm Visitors”. Producers will learn practical management techniques to enhance the safety and health of their on-farm visitors. For more information about this course, please visit Farmers with On-site Visitors Can Learn to Manage Risk during Free…Read more about A Free Course to Teach Farmers with On-site Visitors to Manage Risk[Read More]
Many things changed this year. It is unfortunate we are not able to meet in person, but there are no shortage of great opportunities for learning. And even more, as the distance may not be an issue when field days become virtual. I hope you have enjoyed the Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day and…Read more about Upcoming Virtual Field Days[Read More]