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 your chance to witness firsthand how research and Extension priorities are evolving to meet the changing demands of modern agriculture.
Why This Field Day Matters Now More Than Ever
Southern Indiana’s agricultural landscape continues to diversify beyond its famous watermelon and cantaloupe production. With fruit and vegetable operations expanding alongside traditional agronomic crops, the research happening at SWPAC directly impacts the future of farming across our region. This field day offers an unparalleled opportunity to see these advances in action—but only if you register immediately.
What Awaits You
Tour active research plots and attend presentations covering the most pressing agricultural topics of 2025:
Crop Diversification & Market Opportunities
- Winter canola production and emerging market potential
- Sorghum as a viable alternative crop across Indiana
- The Diverse Corn Belt project and its implications
Innovation in Production Practices
- Drone technology for pesticide application
- High tunnel tomato production techniques
- Enhancing seed quality traits in cowpeas
Sustainability & Resilience
- Pollinator health and strategic pollenizer use in watermelon production
- Purdue’s resilient agriculture initiative and implementation strategies
- Cut flower research for diversified farm income
Disease Management & Food Safety
- Latest synthetic and biological fungicide evaluations for watermelon and tomato
- Current field crop disease updates
- New food safety regulation changes and related research projects
Special Feature Presentation
Don’t miss Dr. Fred Whitford’s captivating presentation, “Horsepower on the Farm: From Hay-Powered Horses to Gas-Powered Tractors“—a fascinating journey through agriculture’s mechanical evolution that connects our past to our future.
Register NOW—Before It’s Too Late
The SWPAC Field Day is completely FREE, and lunch is provided courtesy of our generous sponsors. However, space is limited, and registration is filling fast.
To avoid disappointment, you must register TODAY:
- Online: https://tinyurl.com/2025SWPACFieldDay
- Phone: 812-886-0198
Whether you’re a grower, researcher, Extension professional, or anyone passionate about agriculture’s future, this field day will provide insights you can’t afford to miss. The innovations showcased here today will shape farming practices tomorrow.
Don’t wait—register now and be part of agricultural progress in action!
For complete event details, refer to the official flyer or contact SWPAC directly.
