Purdue Extension is hosting two field days this July that together cover a wide range of fruit and vegetable production topics – one tailored to small-scale and urban growers, and one designed for commercial producers looking to engage directly with the latest research from Purdue.
Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day – July 16, 2026
The Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on July 16 will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center’s Meigs Horticulture Research Farm, 9101 S. 100 E., Lafayette. Educational sessions will cover high tunnel production systems, pollinator management, soil health strategies, and innovative weed and pest control methods, with opportunities to network with other producers and see current and ongoing Purdue research firsthand. Registration is $48 and includes a lunch from Great Harvest Bread Co. Registration is open, but the full agenda will be available soon.
Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day – July 23, 2026
The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day on July 23 will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET at the Purdue Student Farm, 1491 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette. Co-hosted by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and the Purdue Student Farm, this event features hands-on demonstrations and presentations on flower production, low tunnel construction and high tunnel production and management, integrated pest management, and food safety. Registration is $48; lunch is not included, but a food truck will be on-site. Registration is open, but the full agenda will be available soon.
Both events run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and welcome sponsors and exhibitors. For questions about either event, contact Lori Jolly-Brown at ljollybr@purdue.edu. If you are in need of accommodations to attend these programs, submit your request for the Fruit and Vegetable Field Day by July 9; requests for the Small Farm Education Field Day by July 16.