Karen Mitchell discussed how to get into growing houseplants with Purdue Agriculture Communications: Unleash your inner gardener: discover the joy of houseplants this season. On Wednesday, January 16, WRTV Indianapolis interviewed her about the mental health benefits of houseplants: Feeling down this winter? Try adding houseplants to your home for a mood lift.
Ashley Adair moderated the “Market Signals from End-Users” panel discussion at the Ohio State Organic Grains Conference on January 9th. Ashley discussed trends and issues in the organic grain trade from the perspectives of three organic grain buyers and processors in the region: Annette Cook of Simmons Grain in Salem, OH; Rex Marquart of Miller…Read more about Ashley Adair Moderated Panel Discussion at Ohio State Organic Grains Conference[Read More]
Dr. Torres’ Lab held the third session of their webinar series designed to help farmers interpret and apply financial performance indicators to their businesses on January 16. More information about upcoming webinars and to view previous webinar recordings can be found on the Horticultural Business website (https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/hortbusiness/projects/hortcalculator/). Spread the word: Share this opportunity with the…Read more about Torres Lab Held Third Session in Their Webinar Series[Read More]
During the 2024 Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference held on December 4-5, 2024 in Lafayette, IN, the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Specialists Association (PUCESA) presented their annual awards. Congratulations to the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF) for being awarded the “Spirit of Extension” Award! Randy Brehmer, The Fort Golf Course, and Brad Pugh, The Country Club of…Read more about MRTF and Wenjing Guan Recognized with PUCESA Awards[Read More]
On Wednesday, December 4, HLA Extension hosted a booth at the Showcase event during the Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference. Thanks to engaging activities such as weed identification and a hydroponics demonstration, our exhibit received positive feedback from attendees. Special thanks to Aaron Patton for providing weed samples and signage, which added great value to…Read more about HLA Extension at PDC[Read More]
Aaron Thompson and Liz Maynard presented “Diversifying the Corn Belt: Challenges and Opportunities to Enhance Farmer and Community Well-Being” at the Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference in Lafayette, IN, on Dec. 5.
Linda Prokopy and Liz Maynard led roundtable discussions about the Diverse Cornbelt Project with Extension Educators Nov. 21 at the ANR Retreat held at the Beck Ag Center.