The Diverse Corn Belt Project and Purdue Extension will host a free Vermillion County Diverse Farm Tour on August 4th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The tour will start at Royer Farm Fresh, Clinton, where the production of beef, pork, lamb and chicken from farm to consumers’ plates and management practices for all four species…Read more about Indiana Diverse Farm Tour – Vermillion County[Read More]
Local food producers interested in selling to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, or wholesale distributors can join the virtual MarketReady Producer Training this August. Participants will learn how to meet buyer expectations and prepare their businesses for new market opportunities. The 3 sessions will take place on Zoom on August 4, 11, and 18 from 7:00…Read more about MarketReady Producer Training[Read More]
Plan to join us for a full day of touring fruit and vegetable production at Garwood Orchards in LaPorte, IN on July 9. Garwoods is among the very best fruit and vegetable production operations in the Midwest, so you will not want to miss the opportunity to learn a few of their tricks of the…Read more about Summer Field Tour – Fruits and Vegetables – July 9[Read More]
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…Read more about Mark Your Calendar: Two Purdue Field Days This Summer for Fruit and Vegetable Growers[Read More]
We’re pleased to announce that Purdue Extension will host the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference in January 2027. Please mark your calendars for January 26–28 in Danville, Indiana. Our planning committee has already begun organizing the conference, and we would greatly appreciate your input. We welcome your suggestions for speakers, topics, panels, and more….Read more about Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference[Read More]
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