Ashley Adair moderated the panel discussion “Regenerative Agriculture: What Exactly Is It?” at the 2026 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference. Panelists included (from left) Eric Schwab, Ohio NRCS; Erin Silva, UW-Madison and OGRAIN; and Scott Myers, Woodlyn Acres Farm. Ashley has served on the OSU OGC planning committee since 2024. In 2027, the Indiana Organic…Read more about Ashley Adair Moderated Discussion at the 2026 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference[Read More]
Congratulations to several of our HLA researchers who received AgSEED grants for their projects. Petrus Langenhoven (PI) and collaborators Kranthi Varala, Amanda Deering, Allison Kingery, and Brian Schilling were awarded an AgSEED grant titled Assessing Scotch Bonnet Pepper Adaptability in the Midwest: A Preliminary Study of Variety Performance and Molecular Characterization. Scotch Bonnet peppers present…Read more about HLA Researchers Awarded AgSEED Grants[Read More]
On December 11, Ashley Adair and Bryan Overstreet (CCSI/Purdue Extension) hosted the last session in the 2025 Indiana Organic Webinar Series. The webinar, titled “Farmers’ Perspectives on Organic Transition,” featured three organic grain farmers from northwest Ohio and their thoughts and advice for other organic grain farmers considering going organic. The 2025 ION Webinar series…Read more about Ashley Adair Presented at Several Recent Events[Read More]
Two innovative initiatives led by Wenjing Guan are set to strengthen Indiana agriculture: Strengthening Purdue Extension’s Ability to Serve Indiana Cut Flower Farmers supported by the 2026 AgSEED program. Resilient Watermelon Production in Southern Indiana, funded by the National Watermelon Association’s 2026 Research Grants Program
Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, shares expert tips on keeping your poinsettia healthy well beyond the festive season in Purdue Ag’s story, Pampering your poinsettia and crafting poinsettia plant pressings after the holidays. Plus, discover her creative approach to preserving its beauty through poinsettia plant pressings—a perfect post-holiday project for gardeners and crafters alike!
On December 5, 2025, during the 2025 Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference, the PUCESA section of the Indiana Extension Professionals Association (IEPA) announced their award winners (more information here about PUCESA awards). We’re pleased to announce that Ashley Adair, Extension Organic Agriculture Specialist, and the Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program were award winners representing…Read more about Ashley Adair and Purdue EMG Program Honored at Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference[Read More]
Purdue Extension highlights how farms and wineries are turning holiday traditions into memorable experiences. HLA Extension Specialists Kyle Daniel and Miranda Purcell share examples of agritourism—from Christmas tree farms offering festive activities to wineries hosting creative events. Read the full story: Why You Might Be a Tourist This Holiday Season.
The Purdue Vegetable Team is launching a new webinar series focused on vegetable crops, called “Vegetable Chat.” The series is designed to serve commercial vegetable growers by bringing in experts to discuss crop-specific topics and broader production issues. Each session will include a presentation followed by a Q&A. The first session will feature Dr. Thomas…Read more about Vegetable Chat Webinar Series: Broccoli – Market, Production, and Postharvest[Read More]
Last week, a team of Purdue Extension educators hosted another successful Rooted and Resilient: Homesteading Conference in Kendallville that brought in over 40 participants. Three HLA Extension specialists shared their expertise at the conference in sessions that connected practical gardening topics with sustainable practices. Miranda Purcell presented “Backyard Berries & Grapes: Small Fruits, Big Rewards,”…Read more about HLA Extension Specialists Present at the 2025 Rooted and Resilient – Homesteading Conference[Read More]