Approximately 100 students, faculty, and staff gathered for the HLA Welcome Back Dinner on August 27, kicking off the fall semester with an evening of food, conversation, and community building. The event provided an opportunity for new and returning students to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow classmates. A highlight of the evening was a…Read more about HLA Welcomes Students Back for the Fall Semester[Read More]
Freddie Mildenhall (graduate student in the Varala Lab) completed an internship in the Regulatory and Stewardship Department at Corteva Agriscience’s Indianapolis headquarters. Freddie has returned to Purdue to finish his doctoral degree with a new perspective on the differences between plant biology in academia and industry. Graduate students interested in learning more about industry careers…Read more about Freddie Mildenhall Returns from Corteva Internship with New Insights into Industry Research[Read More]
Ashley Adair presented “Considerations for Organic Transition” at Hoosier Environmental Council’s Regenerating the Land workshop at Ancilla College on 8/25. A mix of landowners, farmers, and ag professionals convened at this event for learning and networking on topics ranging from farmer perspectives on regenerative agriculture to practical advice on setting up land lease agreements, followed…Read more about Ashley Adair Presents on Organic Transition at Hoosier Environmental Council Workshop[Read More]
Anna Paltseva and Shams Rahmani published a new paper introducing the Urban Soil Health Index, a 0–1 scoring framework that evaluates urban soils based on human health risks, environmental functions, and climate resilience. The tool can help planners and residents compare sites and make more informed decisions about gardens, parks, and climate adaptation projects. Read…Read more about New Publication from Anna Paltseva and Shams Rahmani[Read More]
Welcome back to school! The student farm is bustling with life again. Being a student farm, we don’t just employ students, but we work with many classes. This week both the small farm experience class and the specialty crop production class headed out to the farm to harvest potatoes. Between the harvests, we ended up…Read more about This Week at the Purdue Student Farm[Read More]
Faculty, staff, and graduate students gathered Wednesday afternoon for an Ice Cream Social at the pavilion in the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden. The event provided an opportunity for members of the HLA community to connect, enjoy refreshments, and spend time together before the fall semester gets fully underway.
Andrew Ofstehage Program Coordinator, CALS International Programs North Carolina State University 9/17/2026, 3:30 PM in Hort 117 or Via Zoom Welcome to Soylandia! Old soils, new crops, tiny white flies, and the new American farmer Dr. Andrew Ofstehage will discuss his new book, “Welcome to Soylandia: Transnational Farmers in the Brazilian Cerrado” with a focus…Read more about HLA 2026 Fall Seminar Series: Andrew Ofstehage[Read More]
HLA Seminar Series: Fall 2026 Time: Thursdays at 3:30 PM |Location: HORT 117 Format: In-person with a virtual option (unless noted otherwise) Refreshments: Coffee and light refreshments will be offered. Learn more Fall 2026 Lineup Thursday, September 17 Andrew Ofstehage Program Coordinator, CALS International Programs, North Carolina State University Host: Andrew Flachs | Format: In -person…Read more about HLA 2026 Fall Seminar Series[Read More]
Purdue Extension’s Grass to Garden Virtual Course will help participants learn how to start and sustain community-based gardens that improve access to fresh produce while strengthening local communities. The four-part series will be offered virtually on Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. ET. Co-led by educators and specialists from…Read more about Grass to Garden Virtual Course Returns in October[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]
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