Ashley Adair presented “Considerations for Organic Transition” at Hoosier Environmental Council’s Regenerating the Land workshop at Ancilla College on 8/25. A mix of landowners, farmers, and ag professionals convened at this event for learning and networking on topics ranging from farmer perspectives on regenerative agriculture to practical advice on setting up land lease agreements, followed…Read more about Ashley Adair Presents on Organic Transition at Hoosier Environmental Council Workshop[Read More]
Freddie Mildenhall (graduate student in the Varala Lab) completed an internship in the Regulatory and Stewardship Department at Corteva Agriscience’s Indianapolis headquarters. Freddie has returned to Purdue to finish his doctoral degree with a new perspective on the differences between plant biology in academia and industry. Graduate students interested in learning more about industry careers…Read more about Freddie Mildenhall Returns from Corteva Internship with New Insights into Industry Research[Read More]
Approximately 100 students, faculty, and staff gathered for the HLA Welcome Back Dinner on August 27, kicking off the fall semester with an evening of food, conversation, and community building. The event provided an opportunity for new and returning students to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow classmates. A highlight of the evening was a…Read more about HLA Welcomes Students Back for the Fall Semester[Read More]
Purdue Extension’s Grass to Garden Virtual Course will help participants learn how to start and sustain community-based gardens that improve access to fresh produce while strengthening local communities. The four-part series will be offered virtually on Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. ET. Co-led by educators and specialists from…Read more about Grass to Garden Virtual Course Returns in October[Read More]
Join the Young Professionals of the Green Industry webinar on August 27th for an engaging discussion on how to thrive in today’s evolving industry. Designed for professionals 35 and younger or with less than 10 years of experience, this interactive webinar will provide practical advice from industry leaders and peers who have successfully navigated the…Read more about Young Professionals of the Green Industry Webinar Set for August 27[Read More]
Faculty, staff, and students gathered at the Beck Agricultural Center on August 19 for the annual HLA Department Retreat. The day provided an opportunity to reflect on accomplishments from the past year, discuss challenges and opportunities ahead, and strengthen connections across the department. The retreat began with welcome remarks and an overview of the day’s…Read more about HLA Department Retreat Focuses on Reflection, Learning and Planning[Read More]
Today, HLA participated in the College of Agriculture’s BGR Carnival, welcoming incoming students and introducing them to the opportunities available within the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Representing HLA were Dr. Kathryn Orvis, Kristina Cooley, Evie Orick, and HLA Ambassador Lillie Fronek, who spent the afternoon connecting with students and families. The HLA booth…Read more about Slice, Dice, and Say Hello: HLA Returns to the BGR Carnival[Read More]
As part of the International PhD Internship, PhD student Oshin Huamani Huaranca, together with her advisor, Dr. Lori Hoagland of Purdue’s Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department, presented the results of their research into the role of Agricultural Innovation Systems in fostering innovation and technology among small farms in the United States at the Annual Conference…Read more about Oshin Huamani Huaranca and Dr. Lori Hoagland Share Small Farm Innovation Research at ASHS[Read More]
Miné van der Berg (graduate student in the Hoagland Lab) received a NC-SARE graduate student grant for her proposal titled “BIONIC Carrots: Biological Interactions of Native and Introduced Consortia in Carrots”. This project is investigating the potential for biochar and mycorrhizal inoculants to support the needs of vegetable farmers. The long-term goal is to determine…Read more about Miné van der Berg Receives NC-SARE Graduate Student Grant for BIONIC Carrots Research[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is pleased to welcome six new graduate students this fall. Representing a range of backgrounds and research interests, these students will contribute to HLA’s strengths in horticultural production, controlled environment agriculture, economics and marketing, and sustainable systems. Celeste Ortez, from Nicaragua, earned her undergraduate degree from Zamorano University…Read more about HLA Welcomes New Graduate Students[Read More]
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