Last week, Purdue Meigs farm hosted 8 classes of 3rd graders from West Lafayette Elementary School. Peter Hirst, Jay Young, Brian Shilling and Wil Brown-Grimm led the field tours and the kids had so much fun they didn’t realize they were learning about agriculture, photosynthesis, and genetics. Hopefully some of them will be back in[Read More…]
I’ve been an Academic Advisor at Purdue since 2013 and am proud to now serve the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture. While Advisors are guides to help students understand degree requirements, navigate campus life, and tap into the great resources and opportunities at Purdue, I also hope to offer encouragement, serve as a trusted[Read More…]
The Purdue Student Farm hosted the Purdue Extension Diversified Farming and Food Systems focus group for a tour and Q&A during the annual ANR Retreat. Chris Adair led the group and provided insight on small farm production practices and the farm’s approach to marketing and sales. Participants learned about a wide scope of subjects, including:[Read More…]
Alexander Miller Subject Matter Expert – Leafy Crops 80 Acres Farm Thursday October 2nd, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. 80 Acres Farms is a pioneer in vertical farming, revolutionizing how fresh produce is grown and delivered. We are entering a new era as a company, following the acquisition of facilities and IP from[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against The PurDudes Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 4 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 2 of 8 points, keeping us in 10th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st for scratch game scoring[Read More…]
The Jules Janick Horticulture Garden is getting a glow-up! Students in HORT 317: Landscape Contracting and Management are installing a low-voltage lighting system to improve safety, showcase professional landscape lighting, and gain hands-on experience. Why Your Support Matters: Donations help fund essential materials—light fixtures, transformers, wiring—currently covered by the garden’s construction fund. Your gift protects[Read More…]
Howdy everyone! That crisp, early fall wind is hitting the spot today. I’ve been spending my evenings stalking the farm after hours, getting my much-needed daily dose of touching grass. Doctor’s orders. I highly recommend it right now, especially before those 30 degree days start to set in. The outdoor palette is starting to deepen.[Read More…]
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