Karen Sullivan (head gardener), MJ Smith and Isaac Thompson (student gardeners) and visited Ball Seed in West Chicago, Ill. on Friday, July 31st. they viewed acres of gardens and containers displaying current annuals and perennials produced by Ball Seed and their affiliates. They also toured their scientific research and plant diagnostic labs, propagation, seed processing, and…Read more about Student Gardeners Explore Ball Seed[Read More]
Liz Maynard and Emily DeaKyne participated in the Vermillion County Diverse Farm tours on August 4, 2026. The group learned about grazing and marketing sheep, goats, chickens, and cattle at Royer Farm Fresh meats in Clinton on a morning tour. Over lunch Emily presented results from the Diverse Corn Belt project. After lunch the group…Read more about Diverse Farm Tour Highlights Livestock, Produce, and Local Marketing[Read More]
Ashley Adair and a team of northern Indiana field extension specialists and educators (Jeff Burbrink, Mark Evans, Kathryn Jennings, Emily Kresca, Bryan Overstreet, and Brieanna Slonaker) hosted the Northern Indiana Organic Field Day. The event brought together organic dairy and crop producers from across the northern half of the state to IMS Dairy in Nappanee…Read more about Northern Indiana Organic Field Day Draws Producers from Across the Region[Read More]
Mario Muñoz and Maria Celeste Ortez of Purdue’s Horticulture Business Lab presented at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Conference in Kansas City, July 26–28. Their presentation showcased how the Purdue HortCalculator can be used as a climate-adaptive financial decision tool to support decision-making in high-tunnel cut flower production.
Dr. Lori Hoagland recently shared results from the Organic Farming Systems Project during the event, Science with a Social Purpose: Results and Opportunities of the UNSA–Purdue University Partnership, held July 30 at the Universidad Nacional de San Agustín (UNSA) in Arequipa, Peru. The project supports smallholder farmers in the Colca Valley by addressing challenges such…Read more about Dr. Hoagland Shares Organic Farming Research Impact in Peru[Read More]
Its been a tough week on the student farm. We’re down to 3 full time student employees, so we’ve been working extra hard to make sure we are staying on top of all of our tasks. It’s in crunch times like this that we are extra grateful that we all get along so well. Yesterday…Read more about This Week at the Purdue Student Farm[Read More]
Join Purdue Extension this summer for a series of cut flower production events and field tours designed for growers and flower enthusiasts. Participants will learn practical strategies for cut flower production, explore demonstration plantings, and connect with fellow growers. Events include a July 15 tour at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center in Vincennes and an…Read more about Purdue Extension Cut Flower Team Hosts Summer Field Tours for Growers[Read More]
Join Purdue Extension, the Indiana Organic Network, and the team at Bundle Sticks Farm for an engaging field day focused on a unique and increasingly valuable crop—broomcorn. Titled“A Clean Sweep: Broomcorn for Organic Transition,” this hands-on event will take place on August 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET in Lanesville, Indiana. Hosted…Read more about A Clean Sweep: Broomcorn for Organic Transition[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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