Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley CEO, Green Heffa Farms Monday, March 3, 1:30 pm In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley is a visionary entrepreneur, farmer, herbalist, and advocate for ethical business and sustainable living. Known affectionately as “Farmer Cee,” she is the founding CEO of Green Heffa Farms, a wellness brand and…Read more about HLA Seminar: Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley[Read More]

Kim Shearer Director of Collections & Curator Morton Arboretum-Lisle, IL Thursday, November 21st at 3:30pm HORT 117 or via Zoom “Working together to protect trees for our future” The Morton Arboretum is a 1700+ acre tree lab situated in the dense suburbs of Chicago. Through plant exploration, acquisition, and cultivation, the Arboretum maintains a diverse…Read more about 2024 HLA Fall Seminar: Kim Shearer[Read More]

Hernán Gonzalez-Osorio Scientific Researcher, Cenicafé, National Center for Coffee Research – Chinchina, Colombia Thursday November 7th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom “Sustainable soil management and coffee nutrition. Strategies within reach for Colombian coffee growers.” Coffee plays a vital role in Colombia’s economy. This crop is the livelihood of approximately 552,000 families, most of…Read more about 2024 HLA Fall Seminar: Hernán Gonzalez-Osorio[Read More]

Cale Bigelow, Steven Hallett, Yiwei Huang & Kathryn Orvis Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University Thursday October 24th, at 3:30pm HORT 117 or via Zoom. “The Art of Teaching: Perspectives from HLA Educators.” Join four experienced and award-winning HLA instructors as they share the approaches that have made their teaching both impactful and rewarding. Drawing…Read more about 2024 HLA Fall Seminar – Cale Bigelow, Steven Hallett, Yiwei Huang & Kathryn Orvis [Read More]

Robert Colangelo – Founder CEA Technology, Inc. Thursday October 17th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. “An approach to make indoor vertical farms profitable: An entrepreneur’s perspective.” As urban populations grow, the demand for fresh, locally-grown produce will increase. Indoor vertical farms can present a sustainable solution if the CAPEX can be reduced to…Read more about 2024 HLA Fall Seminar: Robert Colangelo[Read More]

Lei Zhang- Assistant Professor Botany and Plant Pathlology, Purdue University Thursday September 26th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. “Integrating Basic and Applied Nematology for Effective Management of Root-knot Nematodes” Root-knot nematodes (RKN; Meloidogyne spp.) are among the critical yield-limiting pests of specialty crops in the US and around the world. The presence and…Read more about 2024 HLA Fall Seminar – Dr. Lei Zhang[Read More]