Dear Melon Growers and Industry Friends, You are invited to tour the watermelon variety trials conducted at Southwest Purdue Ag Center in Vincennes, IN, on July 24, 10:00 am-1:00 pm EST. The variety trials include: A standard-sized seedless watermelon trial A person-sized seedless watermelon trial A seeded watermelon trial This is a self-guided tour. Extension…Read more about Southwest Purdue Ag Center Watermelon Variety Evaluation Open House on July 24[Read More]


Time is running out to register for the annual Purdue Small Farm Education field day! July 25, 2024, at the Purdue Student Farm, West Lafayette, IN. The deadline to register is July 22nd at 12:00 p.m. ET. Register here: Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day The program is now available. Download HERE. SF2024_FIeldDay_Demo_Schedule SF2024_FIeldDay_Demo_Descriptions Contact…Read more about Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day, July 25, 2024[Read More]


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