It’s been a week much like any other out here. We’ve been harvesting away and keeping up with odds and ends of maintenance. On my part, I have been processing quite a few onions. We’ve got tobacco drying, carrots reseeding, pea trellising, the whole nine yards. Mason, Dylan and Emily took on the great burden…Read more about This Week at the Purdue Student Farm[Read More]
Dr. Aaron Thompson, Director of the Center for Community & Environmental Planning, joined together with project partners to celebrate National Bison Day on Saturday, November 2nd and witness the ribbon cutting on significant visitor facility improvements at The Nature Conservancy’s Efroymson Prairie at Kankakee Sands. This 3-year partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration between…Read more about Dr. Aaron Thompson Joins Celebration on National Bison Day with Ribbon Cutting at Efroymson Prairie[Read More]
Date: November 23, 2024 (Saturday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) Location: Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Greenhouse Complex, 625 Agriculture Mall Drive, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 The workshop is a perfect opportunity to learn about hydroponics for home and commercial-scale operations. Register here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/purdue/buy/HYDRONOV Registration fees: $50 per person Lunch/snacks provided Parking is…Read more about Purdue Crash Course in Hydroponics[Read More]
Hernán Gonzalez-Osorio Scientific Researcher, Cenicafé, National Center for Coffee Research – Chinchina, Colombia Thursday November 7th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom “Sustainable soil management and coffee nutrition. Strategies within reach for Colombian coffee growers.” Coffee plays a vital role in Colombia’s economy. This crop is the livelihood of approximately 552,000 families, most of…Read more about 2024 HLA Fall Seminar: Hernán Gonzalez-Osorio[Read More]
As the fall season approaches, we are excited to invite you to a Fall Celebration at the Purdue Meigs Horticulture Farm! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, share in the festive spirit, and connect with colleagues. Join us for an evening filled with food, fun activities, and a chance to celebrate this wonderful harvest season. This event is not only…Read more about HLA Fall Celebration[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Eamus Catuli Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 10 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won all 8 points, bumping us back up to 2nd place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 3rd with team scratch game scoring a 649, placed 3rd with team scratch series scoring an 1871, and…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
Purdue’s Ag Communications recently published a story online on Perry Kirkham and Wea Creek Apple Orchard, spotlighting former student interns, including HLA/ASEC alumna Mariah Schaeper: Ag students love this local apple orchard a bushel and a peck.
Ariana Torres recently completed her 3-year term as VP of Student Programs for the Food Distribution Research Society, where she developed and led a case study competition for Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness students. Winners from Oklahoma State University (1st place, pictured), University of Connecticut (2nd place), and University of Kentucky (3rd place) were recognized at the annual…Read more about Ariana Torres Concludes Term as VP of Student Programs[Read More]
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