Chad Evans Lecturer, Communications Department, Purdue University Thursday October 30th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom Native American burning habits & further flora studies It is a frequent misnomer that southwestern Indiana was covered in dense forests in pre-European settlement times. Upon reviewing land survey records 1800-1805, I found there was more tallgrass prairie[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against River City Rascals Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 8 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 2 of 8 points and dropped to 8th place due to a 4-way tie for 4th. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category:[Read More…]
Announcement: We would like to invite all of you to join us next Monday 10/27 from 3-4pm in the Deans Auditorium, Pfendler 241 to help us celebrate the Purdue Student Farm being awarded the Purdue Agriculture 2025 Team Award winners. All are welcome so please join us if you can! So, we’ve reached our first[Read More…]
Earlier this week, Purdue Agricultural Communications posted a photo story highlighting students in the Small Farms Experience course as they helped harvest produce at the Purdue Student Farm. The farm supports the Community Supported Agriculture program and offers hands-on learning in small-scale farming, harvesting, and local food systems. The course is part of the Sustainable[Read More…]
The Purdue Student Farm team will be honored with the Purdue Agriculture 2025 TEAM Award on October 27, 3:00–4:00 PM in the Dean’s Auditorium (PFEN 241). Recognized as a “land-grant gem,” the team exemplifies Purdue’s mission of research, teaching, and Extension through its collaborative spirit, innovation, and impact. Team Members Include: Petrus Langenhoven (HLA), Chris Adair (HLA), Ashley Adair (HLA), Moriah Bilenky (HLA), Wil[Read More…]
Dr. Lori Hoagland has received the 2025 Seed for Success Acorn Award, which honors Purdue researchers who secure external grants of $1 million or more. She and co-investigator Dr. Ankita Raturi (ABE) earned a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture for their project, TOMI3: Bringing Our Insights to the Farm[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Here 4 Beer Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 7 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 6 of 8 points, moving us up to 4th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st with scratch[Read More…]
Between the goldenrod and grasses, the wetland is absolutely alive with color this week. Monet would be impressed. I noticed it yesterday while doing some deer fence repairs and snapped a few pictures for the email (these are included). My phone camera can never quite capture the vibrance and detail correctly, so as you drive[Read More…]
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