Fruit and vegetable growers are invited to join the Safe Produce Indiana team, representatives from the FDA, and produce safety personnel from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) for a FREE, hands-on workshop on February 26, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time. The training will be at the Purdue Extension Food Safety Training…Read more about Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop – February 26[Read More]
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Registration is now open for the 2026 Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference (IHSFC)—we hope you will join us! The IHSFC will take place March 3–5 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center. This newly combined conference brings together the Indiana Horticulture Conference and the Indiana Small Farm Conference. Attendees can expect the same high-quality, timely…Read more about 2026 Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference[Read More]
If you’ve ever wondered how to systematically evaluate flavor in vegetable breeding lines, here’s an opportunity to learn from the experts. Join eOrganic for a webinar on March 4, 2026, on cultinary evaluations of vegetable breeding lines, presented by Jordyn Bunting and Lane Selman! The webinar takes place at 11 AM Pacific Time (12 PM…Read more about How to Conduct Culinary Quality Evaluations of Vegetable Breeding Lines[Read More]
Hello! The Indiana Cooperative Development Center is pleased to announce the return of Indiana’s annual Farmers Market Forum. The FMF is an important forum for farmers’ market managers, volunteers, and vendors to connect and develop skills to support their local markets. Alongside ICDC, Purdue Extension is hosting this year’s forum at the Indiana Farm Bureau…Read more about Farmers Market Forum Feb 4 in Indianapolis[Read More]
Vegetable Chat is a webinar series focusing on vegetable crop production. The series is designed primarily for commercial vegetable growers, though producers of all scales may find the information valuable. Each session will feature an expert presentation followed by a Q&A discussion. The second session will focus on asparagus. We will hear from Ben Werling,…Read more about Vegetable Chat: Asparagus[Read More]
The 2026 Northwest Indiana Vegetable Farmer Workshop will be held on February 2, 2026, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Central Time at the Porter County Public Library, 103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN. Save the date and register now! Register: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vILKOLOj3T7nDw. PARP and CCH credits expected. Payments for PARP credits should be made in advance by mailing a…Read more about 2026 Northwest Indiana Vegetable Farmer Workshop[Read More]
It is with great sadness that we pass along the news of David and Bonnie McAffee’s passing in 2025. David and Bonnie founded County Line Orchard and were heavily involved in horticulture in Indiana. At one time, David was President of the Indiana Horticulture Society. Please note: A celebration of life will be held on…Read more about The Passing of David and Bonnie McAfee[Read More]
Keeping produce safe and meeting the expectations of buyers and regulators starts with strong cleaning and sanitation practices. Farms that implement proper procedures not only protect public health but also improve efficiency and build trust with customers. To help growers and farm workers strengthen these skills, we invite you to join us on December 9th…Read more about Still Time to Register for the Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop – December 9, 2025[Read More]
The Southern Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Meeting is scheduled on Jan. 16, 2026, at French Lick Resort (French Lick Resort & Casino, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432). The meeting agenda can be accessed here. The meeting registration fee is $30, including lunch. Registration fee will be collected on-site by the Indiana Vegetable Growers…Read more about 2026 Southern Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Meeting[Read More]
Our team is launching a new webinar series, “Vegetable Chat,” focused on vegetable crop production. The series is designed primarily for commercial vegetable growers, though producers of all scales may find the information valuable. Each session will feature an expert presentation followed by a Q&A discussion. The first session will feature Dr. Thomas Björkman, who…Read more about Vegetable Chat: Broccoli[Read More]
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