Jean Pierre Varela (Torres’ Lab) presented a poster titled “Economic Feasibility of Pest Management Strategies in High Tunnels to Increase the Resiliency of Local Food Systems” at the Digital Ag Showcase on June 14. The Digital Ag Showcase is an event that demonstrates how simple digital platforms can improve logistics and decision-making. His poster aims[Read More…]
Pumpkins, peppers, sweet corn, compost, tomatoes, and more will be discussed at the August 24th Vegetable Twilight Meeting at Pinney Purdue Ag Center, 5 to 8 p.m. Central Time. Vegetable farmers, market gardeners, urban farmers, and home gardeners are invited to tour trials and hear from researchers and educators about weed management in pumpkins; key[Read More…]
Vegetable equipment for small farms will be demonstrated on August 10, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time, at the Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center. Market gardeners, urban farmers, home and community gardeners are invited to attend and learn about equipment and tools for seeding, planting, weed management, and tillage. Demonstration equipment will include Jang seeder,[Read More…]
