The HLA Graduate Student Organization (GSO) added a touch of fun and camaraderie to Valentine’s Day with their Secret Friend event. Graduate students were randomly paired for a gift exchange, reminiscent of the popular Secret Santa tradition. The event fostered a sense of community and was a wonderful way to celebrate the day and strengthen…Read more about HLA Graduate Student Organization Celebrated Friendship on Valentine’s Day[Read More]
Lauren Asprooth and Ashley Adair presented a DCB update and facilitated a panel discussion called “Extended Crop Rotations with the Diverse Corn Belt Project” at the annual Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference on February 22nd in La Crosse, WI. There were about 30 people in attendance for the session. The 5 panelists covered topics ranging from…Read more about Diverse Corn Belt Project Highlighted at Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference[Read More]
The Fruit Pruning Workshop at Meig’s Horticultural Research Farm on Tuesday was a great success, with 52 attendees eager to refine their pruning skills. The unusually warm weather made for a very enjoyable day in the orchard and vineyard. The event featured sessions covering a variety of fruit crops: Karen Mitchell guided participants through apple pruning techniques, Miranda…Read more about Beautiful Day for the 2025 Meig’s Fruit Pruning Workshop[Read More]
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.
Anna Paltseva was invited to present “Heavy Metals and Microplastics in Urban Soils” at the Indiana Association of Soil Classifiers meeting on Feb. 24 in Danville, IN, where she discussed the growing concern of microplastic contamination in urban soils alongside heavy metals. Her presentation highlighted the sources, impacts, and research challenges surrounding these emerging pollutants, sparking insightful discussions…Read more about Anna Paltseva Presented at Indiana Association of Soil Classifiers Meeting[Read More]
Gloribel Rosales-Burdin and Brandy Pinkard represented the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) department at Newfields’ inaugural High School Career Day 2025. This event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with students admitted to Purdue University. Lillie Fronek, a sophomore in Public Horticulture, also represented HLA at the event. Lillie interned with Newfields in the summer of 2024 and…Read more about HLA Engaged with Prospective Students at Newfield’s High School Career Day[Read More]
The Midwest Mint Growers Conference successfully concluded today after two days of productive sessions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities for mint producers across the region. Hosted by Petrus Langenhoven, HLA liaison to the Indiana Mint Market Research and Development Council, and Meredith Cobb of Ag Research, the conference attracted growers from Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as…Read more about Midwest Mint Growers Conference Brings Industry Leaders Together in Lafayette[Read More]
The Indiana Green Expo (IGE), held from February 10 to 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, attracted 1,636 attendees and featured 108 exhibiting companies in the trade show. Organized by the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association (INLA) and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF), the event offered a comprehensive blend of educational sessions…Read more about Another Successful Indiana Green Expo in the Books[Read More]
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