The Diverse Corn Belt project held their annual meeting in Davenport, Iowa the week of May 30. HLA team members include Steve Hallett, Juliano Marques, Liz Maynard, Katharine Pivaral, Linda Prokopy, Aaron Thompson, Rebecca Traldi, Ariana Torres, Camila Ulloa, Emily Usher.
Department Head, Linda Prokopy, traveled to Auburn University the week of May 22 to meet with other Horticulture Department Heads. While there, she toured vertical container farms, a rooftop garden managed by the Horticulture department, and the beginnings of a Transformation Garden being established by the Horticulture department.
Peter Hirst and Miranda Purcell led ‘Agriculture in New Zealand’ Study Abroad trip with 16 students from May 14-28th. We visited vegetable farms, a dairy cattle farm, a sheep operation, a kiwifruit orchard, apple orchard, blueberry orchard, apple processing facility, a vineyard & winery along with many cultural and tourist attractions, such as Rangitoto Island,…Read more about Peter Hirst and Miranda Purcell Led New Zealand Study Abroad Trip[Read More]
We wish Mary Lou Hayden all the very best in retirement! After close to 40 years with the department, Mary Lou hung up her clippers at the end of the Spring semester. Mary Lou positively impacted thousands of students during her career teaching HORT 360 and HORT 370 (Flower Arrangement and Indoor Plant Management &…Read more about Mary Lou Hayden Retires[Read More]
HLA Happenings will be on a break, returning on June 9.
Dr. Petrus Langenhoven is now the sole Director of the Purdue Student Farm. After much consideration, Dr. Steve Hallett decided to shift his attention to other academic activities. And no, he is not disengaging from the farm. He will still be involved in higher-level strategic initiatives at the farm. Petrus is excited about the new…Read more about Purdue Student Farm Management Changes[Read More]
We are pleased to welcome Karen Sullivan to HLA in the role of Head Gardener of the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden. Karen holds a B.S. in Horticulture from Purdue. She brings to the position a wealth of knowledge and experience in the commercial landscape business, plus plenty of energy and enthusiasm. We are excited to…Read more about Welcome Karen Sullivan![Read More]
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