Purdue Agriculture Calendar

Weeks: 12/31/99 - 01/26/99 For additional information, call (765) 494-8396 Dec. 31: Outback bowl reception Alumni and friends of Purdue's School of Agriculture are invited to a free reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, as part of Outback Bowl festivities in Tampa, Fla. The reception will be in Ballroom A on the lower level of the Tampa Convention Center at 333 S. Franklin St. For reservations, contact the Ag Alumni office at (888) 398-4636 or send e-mail to Debby Jakes at debby@agad.purdue.edu. CONTACT: Donya Lester, executive secretary, Purdue Ag Alumni Association, (765) 494-8594 Jan. 6: Illiana commercial vegetable growers' school This all-day program at Teibel's Restaurant in Schererville, Ind., is designed for commercial vegetable growers. Representatives from Purdue and the University of Illinois will present information on insect control, fungicides, herbs and medicinal plants, and managing risk in vegetable farming. The program will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 6. Preregistration is encouraged. The $15 registration fee includes lunch. A check payable to the "NW Hort. Educational Fund" should be sent to the Northern Indiana Commercial Horticultural Program, Purdue University North Central, 1401 U.S. Highway 421, Westville, IN 46931, to the attention of Liz Maynard. CONTACT: Liz Maynard, regional Extension specialist, (219) 785-5673, emaynard@centaur.cc.purduenc.edu Jan. 14: IQ+ beef sale Indiana is launching the IQ+ Beef program, an effort designed to ensure safe, wholesome and palatable beef. Producers and veterinarians are teaming up with program sponsors such as the Indiana Beef Cattle Association, the Indiana Board of Animal Health, the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service to raise high-quality cattle. Program cattle that are certified as IQ+ Beef are managed under practices that result in superior beef products. Cattle in the program are identified by a distinctive tag in the left ear. An upcoming sale that includes IQ+ Beef-certified cattle will be at the Boswell Livestock Commission Co. at noon Jan. 14. CONTACT: Dr. Mark Hilton, (765) 494-8548, wmh@vet.purdue.edu Jan. 21: Ag Alumni fish fry The annual Ag Alumni fish fry is roaring into the new decade with the theme of "Racing Into the Millennium," a program based on the popular stock cars of NASCAR. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Purdue Armory and will include performances by Purdue Bands and the Purdue Musical Organizations. A special tribute is planned for Purdue President Steven C. Beering, who is scheduled to retire in 2000. The menu will once again feature breaded pork tenderloin. Tickets are $12 and must be purchased in advance through Cooperative Extension Service county offices or the Ag Alumni office. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. CONTACT: Donya Lester, executive secretary, Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association, (765) 494-8594 Jan. 21 Science forecast Purdue Ag alumni and friends are invited to this program, which is held in conjunction with the Ag Alumni Fish Fry. A panel discussion on the future of biotechnology and a science forecast are planned. The forum will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Fowler Hall of Stewart Center on Purdue's West Lafayette campus. CONTACT: Christy Denault, communications specialist, (765) 494-9505 Jan. 24-26: Indiana horticultural congress This program is aimed toward industry newcomers, experienced growers and county Extension educators. The congress includes workshops for new apple and grape growers, a trade show, a silent auction, the annual Indiana Raw Products Recognition Luncheon, the Indiana Winegrowers Guild Symposium and the annual Horticulture Awards luncheon. Sessions focusing on fruit, vegetables, organic production and beekeeping also will be featured. The congress will be at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Indianapolis. Preregistration costs $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers, plus the cost of room and board. An additional $15 will be charged for on-site registration. Some workshops will require additional fees. To register, contact Jane Carter, care of Indiana Hort Congress, Purdue University, 1165 HORT, West Lafayette, IN 47907 or call at (765) 494-1293. CONTACT: Jim Simon, professor of horticulture, (765) 494-1328 Jan. 24-26: Indiana winegrowers symposium Individuals interested in learning more about Indiana's wine and grape industry are welcome at this annual symposium offering education in enology, viticulture and marketing. Other symposium highlights include experimental wine tasting with Purdue research wines and an evening banquet paired with Indiana wines. The symposium will be at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Indianapolis. It begins at 1 p.m. Jan. 24 and concludes on Jan. 26. This event is held in conjunction with the Indiana Hort Congress, and registration is included in the Hort Congress package. Registration costs for only the winegrower's symposium are $30 for Indiana Winegrowers Guild members, $40 for nonmembers. CONTACT: Jane Carter, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, (765) 494-1293 Compiled by Kay Hostetler, (765) 494-8402; news_students@aes.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page