Dr. Petrus Langenhoven is now the sole Director of the Purdue Student Farm. After much consideration, Dr. Steve Hallett decided to shift his attention to other academic activities. And no, he is not disengaging from the farm. He will still be involved in higher-level strategic initiatives at the farm. Petrus is excited about the new…Read more about Purdue Student Farm Management Changes[Read More]
On Friday, April 28th, Chris Adair and Vicki Stirm presented to youth from the World Food Prize Youth Institute. There were 3 groups totaling 28 students plus adults. The topic was food security. Chris spoke about the student farm and how they reach out to the community via the CSA program and working with the…Read more about Chris Adair and Vicki Stirm Presented to Youth from the World Food Prize Youth Institute[Read More]
The Education Committee in the Diversity Action Team in Agriculture organized a “Chew On This” event on April 21 at the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center. The Purdue community was invited to help plant a culturally-themed garden and to learn more about the partnership between the Purdue Student Farm and the Cultural…Read more about “Chew on This” Event Features Partnership between Purdue Student Farm and the Cultural Center Gardens[Read More]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue Student Farm will provide fresh, locally grown vegetables to community members this summer and fall through the Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass, now in its fourth year. The community-supported agriculture program provides an educational experience for students as well as weekly bags of fresh vegetables and herbs for community participants….Read more about Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass Returns for 2023[Read More]
The Purdue Exponent wrote an article on the Purdue Student Farm and the Boiler Vegetable Season Pass in the Monday, June 27 print edition.
The Student Farm will be hosting an Insect Collecting Workshop on Tuesday, May 10th at 10:00 am. Dr. Laura Ingwell and her lab will be running the workshop. Anyone is invited to attend but please contact Chris Adair (ctadair@purdue.edu) or Dr. Laura Ingwell (lingwell@purdue.edu) before the workshop to ensure that there will be enough supplies.
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