Earlier this week, Purdue Agricultural Communications posted a photo story highlighting students in the Small Farms Experience course as they helped harvest produce at the Purdue Student Farm. The farm supports the Community Supported Agriculture program and offers hands-on learning in small-scale farming, harvesting, and local food systems. The course is part of the Sustainable[Read More…]
Between the goldenrod and grasses, the wetland is absolutely alive with color this week. Monet would be impressed. I noticed it yesterday while doing some deer fence repairs and snapped a few pictures for the email (these are included). My phone camera can never quite capture the vibrance and detail correctly, so as you drive[Read More…]
Since 2010, the Purdue Student Farm has grown into a nationally recognized educational hub for sustainable agriculture. Located on 3.5 acres at the northern edge of Purdue’s campus, the farm integrates teaching, research, and Extension to serve students and the broader community. In 2024 alone, the farm produced over 27,000 pounds of food, trained hundreds[Read More…]
Project manager for the USDA-funded Diverse Corn Belt Project, Emily DeaKyne leads efforts to diversify Midwest agriculture beyond corn and soybeans. With a background in applied ecology and natural resource management, and a passion for community engagement, she coordinates a large, multi-state team of researchers and stakeholders, organizes outreach events, and fosters conversations around agricultural[Read More…]
It’s quite dreary as I write the newsletter today (Tuesday). Checking the weather, I’m excited to see that the temperature is about to drop a bit. I’m craving a proper fall! The last couple fall weeks of CSA are always so distinguishable. Outside during pickup, we’re hardly ever prepared for the first Friday it gets[Read More…]
Hi all, A short word this week as Jane is currently out fighting a bout of food poisoning. The heat continues to hang on which is not doing kind things for our cooler season crops like kale, cabbage, chard, etc. but has been doing wonderous things for the ripening of the tomatoes and peppers. It[Read More…]
Howdy everyone! That crisp, early fall wind is hitting the spot today. I’ve been spending my evenings stalking the farm after hours, getting my much-needed daily dose of touching grass. Doctor’s orders. I highly recommend it right now, especially before those 30 degree days start to set in. The outdoor palette is starting to deepen.[Read More…]
I hope everyone’s week is going well. For me, things have finally settled into a more controlled chaos, and I’m thankful for that. I was out at the farm yesterday while the Small Farms Experience class was there. Kennedy helped some of the students learn how to use the AZS Rinse Conveyor while others spent[Read More…]
Hey everyone. It’s hot again! I’ve been really trying to savor these last weeks of warmth before we descend into another gray Indiana winter. While I am looking forward to being able to bring some green back into my apartment once I’m forced to save my houseplants from freezing to death, I will definitely miss[Read More…]