PurdueExtension NWCH

Info for vegetable farmers and flower growers from Purdue NW Commercial Hort. Opinions expressed here may not represent official views of Purdue University.

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

@diversecornbelt August 12 in Fountain and Montgomery Counties we'll see grazed cattle, organic grains.

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

@diversecornbelt In White County August 27 we'll see organic grains and equipment for organic grain farms

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

@diversecornbelt NW Indiana folks: note August 13 in Jasper County; we will see blueberry production, organic grains, and fall mum production.

[DiverseCornBelt @diversecornbelt]

The first Indiana Diverse Farm Tour is coming up in just a few days! Register today at https://t.co/60TPQep18I!

Three free farm tours in August will showcase unique crop and livestock practices, products, and equipment on five farms in West Central and Northwestern Indiana.

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

Registration open for August Farm Tours: https://t.co/kS1MgW2xoB

[Indiana Organic Network (ION) @OrganicIndiana]

We have linked up with @diversecornbelt to offer three field tour opportunities in August to showcase what diverse agriculture looks like right here in Indiana. Save the Dates - registration information coming soon!

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

We will visit a farm working collaboratively with Shirley Heinze Land Trust, and a farm growing hops and pasture-raised beef and pork, previously a corn/soy field. Please register by July 10, 2025

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

Check out conservation practices on NW Indiana farms; join the tour on July 15

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

.@PurdueHortLA students aiming for career in fruit and vegetable industry -- check out the MI Veg Council Scholarship! Applications due Sept. 30. https://t.co/fimYRwASfv

[Ashley Adair @OrganicAgPurdue]

Our very own Celina Gómez and Michael Fidler are working on a citizen science project that could use your help! Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to participate in growing some compact tomato plants this season.
https://t.co/p3MEiACYL5

[DiverseCornBelt @diversecornbelt]

With more than 30 research partners, we are seeking concrete options for diversification and understanding the agronomic, economic, social, infrastructure and policy changes that could make them viable. Join us for this virtual event, register here: https://t.co/DoHEuexL1e

[SROC Hort @SROCHort]

Roses are red,
Broccoli data abound.
We partnered with @UMNExt and @SeedLinked,
Read what we found!

https://t.co/Ef2S3qFbiO

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

@hortfarming @INHortConf @PurdueHortLA @PurdueHortExt It was great to be in person and have opportunity to learn so much! tomato pinworm, airtable, dead microbes, ... I could go on. Thanks to the lead team and all speakers!

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

Registration Open for Feb 9th NW Indiana Vegetable Series https://t.co/eoLQsdr9Ab

[DiverseCornBelt @diversecornbelt]

Our first newsletter hit inboxes today! Interested in learning more about the project, our team or getting involved? Click the link below!
https://t.co/5Ic3bqnU5z

[Indiana Horticultural Conference & Expo @INHortConf]

Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo returns in person for vegetable, fruit growers https://t.co/taAhKnskaa

[DiverseCornBelt @diversecornbelt]

Thanks for a great focus group Shelby County!! If you’re a farmer in IL, IN, or IA with thoughts about Midwestern agriculture we want to hear from you!

Click the link below and we will share info about focus groups in your area.

https://t.co/9WUDM2OQXb

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

@stephenlmeyers @JeanineArana13 @OrganicAgPurdue @VeggieGuan @Ingwell_vegIPM We had a unique opportunity to look at water distribution with drip irrigation thanks to the dye and digging expertise of irrigation educator Lyndon Kelley and grad student Brendan Kelley.

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

Thanks to everyone involved with the Pinney Purdue Veg Field Day this week! @stephenlmeyers @JeanineArana13 @OrganicAgPurdue @VeggieGuan @Ingwell_vegIPM

[PurdueExtension NWCH @NWCH]

Could your small farm grown dry beans?? Learn more from @OrganicAgPurdue at Aug 9 Pinney Purdue Vegetable Field Day, 5 to 8 pm. Register by Aug 5 https://t.co/c9cX4RymbT