Join us for a Pumpkin Field Day at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center! Date: September 17, 2025, 1:30-5:30 pm EDT Address: 4369 N. Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN 47591 Come and explore a wide selection of pumpkin and winter squash varieties, and learn about the latest research on no-till farming, weed control, and integrated pest management. Whether…Read more about Pumpkin Field Day at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center Set on Sep. 17[Read More]
Field Day
Time is running out to secure your spot at this year’s most comprehensive small-scale farming educational event! The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day is just days away, and we’re excited to announce that whether you’re able to join us in person or connect from afar, you won’t miss out on this invaluable learning opportunity….Read more about Final Call: Don’t Miss the Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day – July 24th![Read More]
I’m excited to share that the University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification (UK CCD) and the Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK) are partnering with Glacial Drift Enterprises to host a Mechanical Weed Control Field Day on September 23 at the University of Kentucky Horticulture Research Farm in Lexington. Like many of your states, Kentucky is home to a…Read more about Mechanical Weed Control Field Day at the University of Kentucky – September 23[Read More]
Mark your calendars for July 24, 2025 – the Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day promises to be an invaluable resource for small-scale farmers and urban growers across Indiana. The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, in partnership with the Purdue Student Farm, is hosting this comprehensive educational event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m….Read more about Discover Small-Scale Farming Solutions at Purdue’s Educational Field Day[Read More]
Chandler’s Orchard and Country Market, located in Filmore, 30 miles west of Indianapolis, will host the Indiana Horticultural Society summer meeting on July 9. The farm was founded by Jerry Chandler in 1975 and is currently operated by his son Matt and his family. They grow about 75 varieties of apples, including common varieties like…Read more about Indiana Horticultural Society Summer Meeting Showcases Fruit and Vegetable Production at Chandler’s Orchard and Country Market- July 9[Read More]
Time is running short—register TODAY to secure your spot at this year’s Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day! Located in the heart of Indiana’s premier watermelon-growing region, the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC) stands as one of Purdue’s eight agricultural research centers, uniquely positioned where specialty crops meet cutting-edge agricultural innovation. This field day represents…Read more about Don’t Miss Out: Final Call for SWPAC Field Day Registration![Read More]
The Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC) is one of the eight Purdue Agricultural Centers located across Indiana. What makes SWPAC unique is its location in the heart of Indiana’s watermelon-growing region—home to one of the state’s most significant specialty crop industries. In addition to watermelon and cantaloupe, southern Indiana is known for its diverse fruit…Read more about Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center Field Day Set for June 26[Read More]
The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day, scheduled for July 24, 2025, will feature demonstrations and presentations designed to support small-scale farming. The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will co-host the event with the Purdue Student Farm. Attendees can learn from Purdue University and Purdue Extension experts about topics such as small-scale farming hacks,…Read more about Small Farm Education Field Day Will Feature New Research, Live Demonstrations and Purdue Experts[Read More]
The Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC) is one of the eight Purdue Agricultural Centers located across Indiana. What makes SWPAC unique is its location in the heart of Indiana’s watermelon-growing region—home to one of the state’s most significant specialty crop industries. In addition to watermelon and cantaloupe, southern Indiana is known for its diverse fruit…Read more about Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center Field Day Set for June 26[Read More]
