Purdue’s Spring Fest, including the “iconic” plant sale by the Purdue Horticulture Society and the Purdue Student Farm Organization and the Boilermaker Hot Sauces (a collaboration between the Department of Food Science and the Purdue Student Farm), was featured in Morning Ag Clips on March 20: 2025 Spring Fest: A Celebration of Family Fun, Flora[Read More…]
This month’s “This is Purdue” podcast features Dan Kiermaier (BS 2012/Turf Management and Science), head groundskeeper for the Chicago Cubs. In this episode, you’ll learn about his journey through Purdue’s College of Agriculture, his experience during the Cubs’ 2016 World Series win, and his family’s baseball legacy, including his brother Kevin Kiermaier. You’ll also get[Read More…]
Ben Henschen (Landscape Architecture/May 2024) won the Bill Millsap Travel fellowship last spring and presented his work on March 13 in Dallas, TX. “Join the AD EX to hear from 2024 McDermott Travel Fellow Dianna Hodza & The Bill Millsap Travel Fellow Ben Henschen present discoveries from their travels. This event showcases two fellowship-supported research[Read More…]
If you are in Indianapolis, IN, March 15 – 23, 2025, you may consider visiting the 2025 Indiana Flower and Patio Show located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! Purdue Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be answering home gardening questions for show patrons during that time. The Purdue Plant Info To Go Booth is located in[Read More…]
HLA was well-represented at the Indiana Small Farm Conference this year. Petrus Langenhoven presented a session during the Resilient Ag track titled “Impact of Soil Fertility Amendments and Cover Cropping on Soil Health” with Nathan Shoaf. Chris Adair presented a session during the Vegetables track titled “Efficiency Hacks Part II” alongside Roger and Mary Winstead[Read More…]
It is the policy of the Purdue University that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue is an Affirmative Action Institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.