Media Appearances


Stephen Meyers was the guest on the newest edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Your Farm podcast hosted by Greg Allen. The episode was recorded and released last week. To listen, visit Pumpkin Production Requires Year-Round Planning | Hoosier Ag Today. Your Farm is one of the Hoosier Ag Today programs produced in collaboration with…Read more about ICYMI: Meyers talks pumpkins with Hoosier Ag Today[Read More]


Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, was recently featured in Southern Living discussing whether dandelions should be considered weeds or flowers. In the article, Mitchell explained that dandelions can be either, depending on the gardener’s goals and perspective. Her interview encouraged gardeners to think intentionally about lawn management, biodiversity, and the role plants play in…Read more about Karen Mitchell featured in Southern Living[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.



Dr. Cale Bigelow partnered with Citizens Energy Group to encourage Indianapolis residents to conserve water through smarter lawn care practices. The video segment aired on WISH-TV on June 19th: Citizens Energy Group promotes water conservation efforts. Dr. Bigelow advises watering lawns no more than twice a week, noting that Indiana’s 40 inches of annual rainfall…Read more about Dr. Bigelow and Citizens Energy Urge Smarter Lawn Watering to Conserve Water[Read More]



Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, shared her expert tips on starting a vegetable garden in Indiana for the Indianapolis Star article Growing vegetable gardens in Indiana can be a fun and flavorful. Here’s how to get started. She emphasized the importance of planning and selecting the right tools and plants to ensure a successful harvest.


Dr. Andrew Flachs (Associate Professor in Anthropology with a courtesy appointment in HLA) published an op-ed in the Indianapolis Star about the importance of free school meal programs with families and local food systems, including local agriculture: Free school meals save taxpayers money in the long run | Opinion.


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