Isaac Damer officially returned to HLA on June 1st as the Hydroponic Research Operations Administrator. Isaac recently graduated from Purdue this past May, completing his B.S. in Horticulture. He originally joined the Overbeck CEA Facilities in the fall of 2024 and helped manage production during the spring of 2026. During his time as an undergraduate student, he also worked in many different positions within the HLA Department. He joined Dr. Bilenky’s Integrated Cropping Systems Lab as a freshman and spent 2 summers with the lab. For the summer…Read more about Isaac Damer Joins HLA as Hydroponic Research Operations Administrator[Read More]
Wenjing Guan is helping advance Indiana’s strawberry industry through research and Extension outreach. A recent Agricultural Communications feature highlights her work with growers to improve production systems, adapt practices like plasticulture to Indiana conditions, and address challenges such as emerging diseases. Through applied research and strong partnerships, Guan is supporting growers in increasing productivity, improving…Read more about Berry Breakthroughs: Supporting Indiana Strawberry Producers[Read More]
“In the English Garden” Study Abroad students traveled from Devizes to Stoke-on-Trent to Banbury this past week. The group explored the impressive castle remains at Kenilworth and the lovely gardens of Rousham Court. Chatsworth Estate and its gardens were immense and gorgeous, and one student may or may not have gotten “lost” walking the entire…Read more about In the English Landscape Study Abroad – Week 2[Read More]
“I love participating in the Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass because not only do I get fresh, local, amazing vegetables every week, but I also get to support an important educational opportunity for Purdue students.” — Stephanie Masta, Season Pass Subscriber Support student learning and enjoy fresh, Purdue‑grown produce with the 2026 Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass…Read more about Boilermaker Vegetable Season Pass Now Available[Read More]
A full day of learning and exploration awaits at Garwood Orchards on Thursday, July 9, in LaPorte, Indiana. Known as one of the top fruit and vegetable operations in the Midwest, Garwood Orchards offers a unique opportunity to see large-scale production paired with intensive, detail-oriented management. The farm produces approximately 350 acres of vegetables and 250…Read more about Garwood Orchards Field Day – July 9[Read More]
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day, hosted by Purdue Extension and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Thursday, July 16, 2026 Registration opens in April 2026 The Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day is a hands‑on educational event highlighting Purdue specialty crop research and demonstrations relevant to fruit…Read more about Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Field Day[Read More]
Purdue Extension will host the Small Farm Education Field Day, a hands‑on learning event focused on applied research and demonstrations relevant to small‑scale and urban farming systems. The field day will feature Purdue specialists and educators sharing research‑based practices and practical tools in a field setting. Thursday, July 23, 2026 Purdue Student Farm, West Lafayette…Read more about Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day[Read More]
Join Purdue Extension and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for a free webinar series on greenhouse production of specialty crops, running August through November. Held once a month on the third Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m., this series will feature presentations on the production of flowers, vegetables, and fruits grown in greenhouses….Read more about Webinar Series on Greenhouse Production of Specialty Crops[Read More]
Learn the fundamentals of hydroponic crop production at the Hydroponic Crop Production Workshop, offered Saturday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Greenhouse. This hands-on workshop is ideal for those interested in home or commercial-scale hydroponic systems and will be taught by experienced Purdue faculty….Read more about Hydroponic Crop Production Workshop[Read More]
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